1926.760 Steel Erection Fall Protection: citations, penalties and recently cited employers
Data as of October 5, 2026 · citations issued Oct 5, 2025 to Oct 5, 2026
Under the steel erection standard, workers on walking or working surfaces with an unprotected side or edge more than 15 feet above a lower level must be protected by guardrails, safety nets, personal fall arrest, positioning devices, or fall restraint. Connectors and workers in controlled decking zones have specific rules between 15 and 30 feet, and perimeter safety cables are required on multi-story structures.
What the standard requires
- Protect steel erection workers more than 15 feet above a lower level
- Require connectors above two stories or 30 feet to use fall protection
- Establish controlled decking zones under specific conditions
- Install perimeter safety cables on multi-story structures
Hazards it addresses
- Falls from beams, columns, and decking
- Falls through unprotected openings in metal decking
Cited among structural steel erectors, ironworkers, and metal building contractors.
Plain-language summary written for this site; it is not the regulatory text and not legal advice. Read the official text at eCFR.
Citations by month
Inspections with citations issued, by month of issuance. Hatched months are incomplete: citations reach the public data about a month after issuance.
Most-cited paragraphs
| Paragraph | What it covers | Items | Inspections | Median initial penalty |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1926.760(a)(1) | Each employee more than 15 feet above a lower level must be protected from fall hazards. | 93 | 93 | $4,200 |
| 1926.760(b)(3) | Connectors must be protected from fall hazards above two stories or 30 feet and must be trained. | 3 | 3 | $9,268 |
| 1926.760(c)(3) | Controlled decking zones may be used for leading-edge deck installation under specific conditions. | 2 | 2 | $5,792 |
| 1926.760(b)(1) | Connectors must be protected from fall hazards above two stories or 30 feet and must be trained. | 1 | 1 | $1,600 |
| 1926.760(c)(1) | Controlled decking zones may be used for leading-edge deck installation under specific conditions. | 1 | 1 | $4,965 |
| 1926.760(d)(2) | 1 | 1 | $16,550 |
Penalties
Across 101 alleged items, OSHA and state-plan offices proposed $594,021 in initial penalties. The current total in the public data is $474,146, 20% lower after settlements, contests and amendments.
By violation type: Serious 80%; Other-than-serious 13%; Repeat 7%.
Citations by state
| State | Inspections cited | Items | Initial penalties | Current penalties |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Texas | 12 | 12 | $86,396 | $72,988 |
| Michigan | 10 | 10 | $23,000 | $16,500 |
| South Dakota | 9 | 9 | $71,730 | $46,019 |
| Tennessee | 9 | 9 | $38,400 | $37,200 |
| Kentucky | 8 | 8 | $35,000 | $30,800 |
| Pennsylvania | 7 | 7 | $32,203 | $21,018 |
| Alabama | 5 | 5 | $33,800 | $31,700 |
| Florida | 5 | 5 | $33,339 | $27,040 |
| Illinois | 5 | 5 | $56,270 | $32,288 |
| New York | 5 | 5 | $19,547 | $15,296 |
| Maryland | 3 | 3 | $2,187 | $2,187 |
| Montana | 3 | 3 | $15,757 | $11,255 |
| Nevada | 3 | 3 | $12,769 | $10,759 |
| Arizona | 2 | 2 | $28,373 | $28,373 |
| Ohio | 2 | 3 | $8,937 | $8,937 |
| Oklahoma | 2 | 2 | $9,930 | $6,965 |
| Delaware | 1 | 1 | $3,972 | $3,972 |
| Georgia | 1 | 1 | $16,550 | $16,550 |
| Indiana | 1 | 1 | $4,200 | $2,730 |
| Kansas | 1 | 1 | $27,804 | $19,463 |
By industry
- Construction: 94 inspections
- Manufacturing: 6 inspections
Recently cited establishments
About these records. Citations list alleged violations and proposed penalties. Employers can contest them, and many are reduced or withdrawn in settlement. Each row shows the original and the current penalty and a status label derived from the public data as of October 5, 2026. Check the linked osha.gov page for the official record.
| Establishment | Location | Issued | Alleged items | Initial penalty | Current penalty | Status and deadlines | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Custom Canopy LLC | Lake Villa, IL | Aug 28, 2026 | 1 | $11,916 | $6,800 | Informal settlement | osha.gov |
| AJS Building & Renovations, Inc. | Longwood, FL | Aug 26, 2026 | 1 | $3,972 | $3,972 | Final order | osha.gov |
| Ken Glanzer Construction | Sioux Falls, SD | Aug 26, 2026 | 1 | $2,412 | $1,412 | Informal settlementAbatement due Sep 28, 2026 | osha.gov |
| Charles Perry Partners, Inc. | Lakeland, FL | Aug 25, 2026 | 1 | $10,641 | $10,641 | Final order | osha.gov |
| Lake Building Products, Inc. | Medina, OH | Aug 25, 2026 | 1 | $3,972 | $3,972 | Informal settlement | osha.gov |
| Silo Steel, LLC | Tulsa, OK | Aug 20, 2026 | 1 | $4,965 | $4,965 | OpenAbatement due Sep 9, 2026Contest deadline ~Sep 11, 2026 (est.) | osha.gov |
| Name withheld (individual) | Cedar Park, TX | Aug 19, 2026 | 1 | $2,270 | $2,270 | OpenContest deadline ~Sep 10, 2026 (est.) | osha.gov |
| Young & Sons Drywall | Houston, TX | Aug 18, 2026 | 1 | $4,965 | $3,972 | Informal settlementAbatement due Aug 28, 2026 | osha.gov |
| Quality Metals, Inc. | Lakeland, FL | Aug 17, 2026 | 1 | $2,838 | $1,703 | Informal settlement | osha.gov |
| J & F Contracting Inc. | Bowie, MD | Aug 17, 2026 | 1 | $1,225 | $1,225 | Final orderAbatement due Aug 25, 2026 | osha.gov |
| Rafter P Construction Inc. | Paris, TX | Aug 14, 2026 | 1 | $9,268 | $5,561 | Informal settlementAbatement due Sep 10, 2026 | osha.gov |
| Name withheld (individual) | Millbrook, AL | Aug 13, 2026 | 1 | $2,412 | $1,447 | Informal settlement | osha.gov |
| GMR Builders LLC dba Wicked Welders LLC | Flagstaff, AZ | Aug 13, 2026 | 1 | $11,823 | $11,823 | OpenAbatement due Aug 16, 2026Contest deadline ~Sep 3, 2026 (est.) | osha.gov |
| Prestige Steel & Supply, Inc. | Lincoln Park, MI | Aug 7, 2026 | 1 | $1,500 | $750 | Informal settlementAbatement due Aug 26, 2026 | osha.gov |
| Name withheld (individual) | Kannapolis, NC | Aug 5, 2026 | 1 | $2,000 | $2,000 | Final orderAbatement due Aug 10, 2026 | osha.gov |
| Schmidt Steel, Inc. | Highland Park, IL | Aug 3, 2026 | 1 | $27,804 | $13,902 | Informal settlementAbatement due Aug 27, 2026 | osha.gov |
| L.S. Steel, Inc. | Media, PA | Jul 22, 2026 | 1 | $4,965 | $2,979 | Informal settlement | osha.gov |
| Shady Lane Construction | Media, PA | Jul 22, 2026 | 1 | $4,965 | $3,476 | Informal settlement | osha.gov |
| Aguirres Roofing LLC | Humble, TX | Jul 20, 2026 | 1 | $3,972 | $3,972 | Final orderAbatement due Aug 3, 2026 | osha.gov |
| Name withheld (individual) | El Paso, TX | Jul 10, 2026 | 1 | $4,965 | $2,500 | Informal settlementAbatement due Aug 31, 2026 | osha.gov |
| Artudi Inc. | Glenview, IL | Jul 9, 2026 | 1 | $0 | $0 | Final order | osha.gov |
| Stone Construction, Inc. | Upper Marlboro, MD | Jul 7, 2026 | 1 | $437 | $437 | Final orderAbatement due Aug 7, 2026 | osha.gov |
| Icrs Commercial Roofing & Painting | Washington, PA | Jul 7, 2026 | 1 | $3,547 | $2,500 | Informal settlement | osha.gov |
| Pioneer Construction Company | Potterville, MI | Jul 2, 2026 | 1 | $4,900 | $4,900 | ContestedAbatement due Jul 22, 2026Contested Aug 26, 2026 | osha.gov |
| Versal Building Inc. | Middlebury, IN | Jun 26, 2026 | 1 | $4,200 | $2,730 | Informal settlement | osha.gov |
| Eckert Welding and Erectors, Inc. | Reading, OH | Jun 24, 2026 | 2 | $4,965 | $4,965 | Final orderAbatement due Jul 29, 2026 | osha.gov |
| Silver State Framing System | Pahrump, NV | Jun 23, 2026 | 1 | $4,729 | $4,729 | OpenAbatement due Jun 26, 2026Contest deadline ~Jul 15, 2026 (est.) | osha.gov |
| Wolverine Steel Erectors, Inc. | Ann Arbor, MI | Jun 5, 2026 | 1 | $3,500 | $3,500 | Final orderAbatement due Jun 24, 2026 | osha.gov |
| Wolverine Steel Erectors, Inc. | Ann Arbor, MI | Jun 5, 2026 | 1 | $1,500 | $750 | Informal settlement | osha.gov |
| J Wieber Construction LLC | Morton, IL | Jun 4, 2026 | 1 | $11,585 | $8,110 | Informal settlementAbatement due Jun 15, 2026 | osha.gov |
| Name withheld (individual) | Genoa, NY | Aug 21, 2026 | 1 | $5,107 | $5,107 | Informal settlementAbatement due Jul 1, 2026 | osha.gov |
| McMahons Steel Erections LLC | Hickory, KY | Jun 3, 2026 | 1 | $3,500 | $3,500 | Final orderAbatement due Jun 22, 2026 | osha.gov |
| E & D Specialty Stands Inc. | Akron, NY | Jun 3, 2026 | 1 | $2,460 | $1,845 | Informal settlement | osha.gov |
| Summit Roofing, Inc. | Belgrade, MT | Jun 2, 2026 | 1 | $5,628 | $3,377 | Informal settlement | osha.gov |
| Eec, Inc. | Billings, MT | Jun 2, 2026 | 1 | $5,627 | $3,376 | Informal settlement | osha.gov |
| Sentry, LLC | Watertown, SD | May 22, 2026 | 1 | $13,406 | $9,385 | Informal settlement | osha.gov |
| Morris Construction Enterprises, Inc. | Sioux Falls, SD | May 22, 2026 | 1 | $18,536 | $10,000 | Informal settlement | osha.gov |
| Woodruff Contracting, Inc. | Midland, MI | May 21, 2026 | 1 | $2,000 | $1,000 | Informal settlement | osha.gov |
| Elite East Coast Erectors LLC | Mulliken, MI | May 11, 2026 | 1 | $700 | $700 | Final order | osha.gov |
| Price's Construction, LLC | Maple Rapids, MI | May 8, 2026 | 1 | $400 | $400 | Final orderAbatement due May 28, 2026 | osha.gov |
Often cited together
- 1926.761 Steel Erection Training (22 shared inspections)
- 1926.453 Aerial Lifts (16 shared inspections)
- 1926.451 Scaffold Safety (9 shared inspections)
- 1926.502 Fall Protection Systems (6 shared inspections)
- 1926.20 Construction Safety Programs (6 shared inspections)
- 1926.602 Earthmoving and Forklifts (5 shared inspections)
- 1926.100 Hard Hats (5 shared inspections)
- 1926.1053 Ladder Safety (5 shared inspections)
Questions
What does OSHA standard 1926.760 require?
Under the steel erection standard, workers on walking or working surfaces with an unprotected side or edge more than 15 feet above a lower level must be protected by guardrails, safety nets, personal fall arrest, positioning devices, or fall restraint. Connectors and workers in controlled decking zones have specific rules between 15 and 30 feet, and perimeter safety cables are required on multi-story structures.
How often was 1926.760 cited in the last 12 months?
In the public data as of October 5, 2026, 1926.760 (Steel Erection Fall Protection) appeared in 100 inspections with citations issued between Oct 5, 2025 and Oct 5, 2026, covering 101 alleged violation items.
Which part of 1926.760 is cited most?
1926.760(a)(1) was the most-cited paragraph, with 93 items: Each employee more than 15 feet above a lower level must be protected from fall hazards.
Which states cite 1926.760 most often?
The most citations under 1926.760 in this period were issued in Texas, Michigan, South Dakota.
What is the typical penalty for a 1926.760 violation?
The median initial (proposed) penalty per item was $4,200; the median current penalty after settlements and amendments was $3,500. Totals: $594,021 proposed, $474,146 current. Penalties vary by violation type, employer size and history, and State Plans set their own amounts.
Are 1926.760 citations final?
Not necessarily. A citation is an allegation until it becomes a final order. 8% of these items were contested, and many others were changed in settlements. Each listing shows its current status and a link to the official record.