1926.761 Steel Erection Training: citations, penalties and recently cited employers
Data as of October 5, 2026 · citations issued Oct 5, 2025 to Oct 5, 2026
Steel erection employers must provide fall hazard training through a qualified person to all workers exposed to fall hazards. Additional special training is required for employees performing multiple lift rigging, connecting, and work in controlled decking zones. Training must cover the recognition of hazards, proper procedures, and use of fall protection equipment specific to these tasks. Training must be provided before the employee performs the covered work.
What the standard requires
- Train all workers exposed to fall hazards using a qualified person
- Provide special training for multiple lift rigging
- Provide connector training on hazards and connecting techniques
- Train workers in controlled decking zone procedures
Hazards it addresses
- Falls from steel structures
- Struck-by injuries during multiple-lift rigging
Cited in structural steel and metal building erection.
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1926.761(b) | Fall hazard training must be provided to each employee exposed to fall hazards. | 22 | 22 | $3,122 |
| 1926.761(c)(3) | Special training for employees in controlled decking zones. | 3 | 3 | $0 |
| 1926.761(c)(2) | Special training for connectors on hazards and connecting techniques. | 1 | 1 | $3,405 |
| 1926.761(c)(2)(ii) | Special training for connectors on hazards and connecting techniques. | 1 | 1 | $7,000 |
| 1926.761(c)(3)(ii) | Special training for employees in controlled decking zones. | 1 | 1 | $3,547 |
Penalties
Across 28 alleged items, OSHA and state-plan offices proposed $77,849 in initial penalties. The current total in the public data is $62,749, 19% lower after settlements, contests and amendments.
By violation type: Serious 93%; Other-than-serious 7%.
Citations by state
| State | Inspections cited | Items | Initial penalties | Current penalties |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Texas | 6 | 6 | $20,286 | $10,444 |
| Tennessee | 4 | 4 | $6,900 | $6,650 |
| Arizona | 2 | 2 | $16,078 | $16,078 |
| Kentucky | 2 | 2 | $10,500 | $10,500 |
| Massachusetts | 2 | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| New York | 2 | 2 | $6,952 | $2,353 |
| South Dakota | 2 | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Georgia | 1 | 1 | $3,972 | $1,150 |
| Illinois | 1 | 1 | $0 | $6,482 |
| Kansas | 1 | 1 | $5,958 | $4,171 |
| New Jersey | 1 | 1 | $398 | $398 |
| Oklahoma | 1 | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Oregon | 1 | 1 | $1,177 | $1,177 |
| Puerto Rico | 1 | 1 | $3,500 | $1,750 |
| Wisconsin | 1 | 1 | $2,128 | $1,596 |
By industry
- Construction: 27 inspections
- Manufacturing: 1 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ken Glanzer Construction | Sioux Falls, SD | Aug 26, 2026 | 1 | $0 | $0 | Informal settlementAbatement due Sep 28, 2026 | osha.gov |
| GMR Builders LLC dba Wicked Welders LLC | Flagstaff, AZ | Aug 13, 2026 | 1 | $2,838 | $2,838 | OpenAbatement due Aug 16, 2026Contest deadline ~Sep 3, 2026 (est.) | 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 |
| Name withheld (individual) | Genoa, NY | Aug 21, 2026 | 1 | $3,405 | $0 | 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 |
| Composite Manufacturing & Installers Inc. | Athens, TN | May 5, 2026 | 1 | $700 | $700 | Final orderAbatement due May 18, 2026 | osha.gov |
| Haycon Building, LLC | Chelsea, MA | Aug 5, 2026 | 1 | $0 | $0 | Final orderAbatement due May 11, 2026 | osha.gov |
| JWC Steel Co. | Chelsea, MA | May 1, 2026 | 1 | $0 | $0 | Informal settlementAbatement due Jun 1, 2026 | osha.gov |
| JJD Contracting Co., Inc. | La Harpe, IL | Apr 22, 2026 | 1 | $0 | $6,482 | Informal settlementAbatement due May 1, 2026 | osha.gov |
| Salvi Steel Fabricator, LLC | Jamesburg, NJ | Mar 26, 2026 | 1 | $398 | $398 | ContestedAbatement due Apr 21, 2026Contested Jun 11, 2026 | osha.gov |
| Strong Building Construction | Oklahoma City, OK | Mar 12, 2026 | 1 | $0 | $0 | Informal settlement | osha.gov |
| Grace Industrial, LLC | Burleson, TX | Mar 4, 2026 | 1 | $3,972 | $0 | Informal settlementAbatement due Apr 10, 2026 | osha.gov |
| Name withheld (individual) | Byrdstown, TN | Mar 3, 2026 | 1 | $1,200 | $1,200 | Final orderAbatement due Mar 16, 2026 | osha.gov |
| Fisher Sand & Gravel Co. dba Fisher Industries | Eloy, AZ | Feb 26, 2026 | 1 | $13,240 | $13,240 | OpenAbatement due Mar 1, 2026Contest deadline ~Mar 19, 2026 (est.) | osha.gov |
| Qro Fabrication N Welding | Porter, TX | Feb 23, 2026 | 1 | $3,405 | $0 | Informal settlementAbatement due Mar 5, 2026 | osha.gov |
| A - K Construction Inc. | Paducah, KY | Feb 20, 2026 | 1 | $7,000 | $7,000 | ContestedAbatement due Feb 24, 2026Contested Mar 13, 2026 | osha.gov |
| Sanchez Roofing, LLC | Topeka, KS | Jan 27, 2026 | 1 | $5,958 | $4,171 | Informal settlementAbatement due Feb 23, 2026 | osha.gov |
| Bandini Construction, LLC | Rome, GA | Jan 2, 2026 | 1 | $3,972 | $1,150 | Informal settlementAbatement due Feb 2, 2026 | osha.gov |
| HL Services, LLC | Waverly, TN | Dec 26, 2025 | 1 | $4,000 | $4,000 | Final orderAbatement due May 13, 2026 | osha.gov |
| Steel Building Services, Inc. | Tea, SD | Dec 18, 2025 | 1 | $0 | $0 | Informal settlementAbatement due Jan 22, 2026 | osha.gov |
| Name withheld (individual) | Coto Laurel, PR | Dec 15, 2025 | 1 | $3,500 | $1,750 | Informal settlementAbatement due Dec 19, 2025 | osha.gov |
| Hoinacki Construction LLC | Fitchburg, WI | Aug 20, 2026 | 1 | $2,128 | $1,596 | Informal settlementAbatement due Mar 31, 2026 | osha.gov |
| ETC Construction, LLC | Harriman, TN | Dec 9, 2025 | 1 | $1,000 | $750 | Informal settlementAbatement due Dec 22, 2025 | osha.gov |
| Name withheld (individual) | Von Ormy, TX | Dec 3, 2025 | 1 | $0 | $0 | Informal settlementAbatement due Dec 23, 2025 | osha.gov |
| Garden Center Maintenance LLC | North Bend, OR | Nov 25, 2025 | 1 | $1,177 | $1,177 | Final orderAbatement due Dec 8, 2025 | osha.gov |
| Name withheld (individual) | Houston, TX | Oct 24, 2025 | 1 | $3,972 | $3,972 | Final orderAbatement due Nov 6, 2025 | osha.gov |
| BHG Group LLC | Monsey, NY | Oct 15, 2025 | 1 | $3,547 | $2,353 | Informal settlementAbatement due Oct 23, 2025 | osha.gov |
Often cited together
- 1926.760 Steel Erection Fall Protection (22 shared inspections)
- 1926.20 Construction Safety Programs (6 shared inspections)
- 1926.453 Aerial Lifts (5 shared inspections)
- 1904.39 Severe Injury Reporting (5 shared inspections)
- 1926.21 Construction Safety Training (4 shared inspections)
- 1926.451 Scaffold Safety (4 shared inspections)
- 1926.454 Scaffold Training (3 shared inspections)
- 1926.602 Earthmoving and Forklifts (2 shared inspections)
Questions
What does OSHA standard 1926.761 require?
Steel erection employers must provide fall hazard training through a qualified person to all workers exposed to fall hazards. Additional special training is required for employees performing multiple lift rigging, connecting, and work in controlled decking zones. Training must cover the recognition of hazards, proper procedures, and use of fall protection equipment specific to these tasks. Training must be provided before the employee performs the covered work.
How often was 1926.761 cited in the last 12 months?
In the public data as of October 5, 2026, 1926.761 (Steel Erection Training) appeared in 28 inspections with citations issued between Oct 5, 2025 and Oct 5, 2026, covering 28 alleged violation items.
Which part of 1926.761 is cited most?
1926.761(b) was the most-cited paragraph, with 22 items: Fall hazard training must be provided to each employee exposed to fall hazards.
Which states cite 1926.761 most often?
The most citations under 1926.761 in this period were issued in Texas, Tennessee, Arizona.
What is the typical penalty for a 1926.761 violation?
The median initial (proposed) penalty per item was $3,122; the median current penalty after settlements and amendments was $1,188. Totals: $77,849 proposed, $62,749 current. Penalties vary by violation type, employer size and history, and State Plans set their own amounts.
Are 1926.761 citations final?
Not necessarily. A citation is an allegation until it becomes a final order. 7% 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.