OSHA has cited 29 CFR 1926.250 123 times since 2015, against 114 employers. Penalties on these items add up to $487,438 at their current amounts.
Citations per year
The parts of the rule cited most
1926.250(a)(1) · 34 citations
(a) General. (1) All materials stored in tiers shall be stacked, racked, blocked, interlocked, or otherwise secured to prevent sliding, falling or collapse.
1926.250(a)(3) · 18 citations
(3) Aisles and passageways shall be kept clear to provide for the free and safe movement of material handling equipment or employees. Such areas shall be kept in good repair.
1926.250(c) · 16 citations
(c) Housekeeping. Storage areas shall be kept free from accumulation of materials that constitute hazards from tripping, fire, explosion, or pest harborage. Vegetation control will be exercised when necessary.
1926.250(b)(9) · 14 citations
(9) Structural steel, poles, pipe, bar stock, and other cylindrical materials, unless racked, shall be stacked and blocked so as to prevent spreading or tilting.
1926.250(a)(2) · 10 citations
1926.250(b)(1) · 7 citations
(b) Material storage. (1) Material stored inside buildings under construction shall not be placed within 6 feet of any hoistway or inside floor openings, nor within 10 feet of an exterior wall which does not extend above the top of the material stored.
1926.250(b)(8)(i) · 6 citations
(i) Used lumber shall have all nails withdrawn before stacking.
1926.250(b)(8)(iii) · 6 citations
(iii) Lumber shall be so stacked as to be stable and self-supporting.
Industries cited most
- Construction 115
- Manufacturing 2
- Wholesale Trade 2
- Public Administration 2
- Transportation and Warehousing 1
- Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services 1
States cited most
- New York 17
- Texas 13
- Florida 9
- Virginia 9
- Illinois 7
- Massachusetts 7
- New Jersey 7
- Hawaii 5
Recently cited employers
- Macbe Construction LLC Champaign, IL · Aug 20, 2026
- Perez Romero Construction LLC Colorado Springs, CO · Jul 29, 2026
- Paragon Inventive Contractors LLC Staunton, VA · May 4, 2026
- MK Installation, LLC Verona, VA · Jan 30, 2026
- Hampton Roads Connector Partners Norfolk, VA · Jan 2, 2026