Settlements

OSHA Construction Penalties in FY2025: $140.5 Million Proposed, $108.9 Million on the Books

Federal OSHA proposed $140.5 million in penalties to construction employers in FY2025. After informal settlements and contests, $108.9 million remains on record, 22.5% less. Half of the cases were cut, by a median 40%, and the other half weren't touched. Where you are, and what you were cited for, changes the odds.