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Fines
2 OSHA and HazCom articles tagged "Fines" — practical, CFR-cited guidance verified against primary sources.
Data & Research
Frozen for a Generation: The Data on OSHA's Penalty History
A data analysis of how OSHA's maximum fines actually moved — set in 1990, frozen for 26 years while inflation quietly halved their bite, restored by a 78% catch-up in 2016, and indexed annually since. Why the 2026 figures are what they are, and why 2026 was not an increase.
Jul 13, 2026
11 min read
Compliance
OSHA Penalties for Construction (2026): Complete Fine Schedule & How to Avoid Citations
Construction leads all industries in OSHA violations. See the full 2026 penalty schedule, understand how fines are calculated, learn which violations are most common, and get actionable steps to avoid costly citations.
Jan 31, 2026
20 min read