29 CFR 1910.25 · Connecticut · FY2025
Stairways (GI) in Connecticut: FY2025 OSHA citations
2 citation items under 29 CFR 1910.25 at inspected sites in Connecticut, from 1 inspection.
From Oct 1, 2024 to Sep 30, 2025, the Department of Labor's OSHA enforcement data record 2 citation items under 29 CFR 1910.25 at inspected sites in Connecticut, in 1 inspection. Among the 112 sections of 29 CFR parts 1904, 1910 and 1926 cited in Connecticut that year (2,564 citation items in all), this one ranks 96th by items. These counts describe inspected establishments, not the whole industry.
Paragraphs of 29 CFR 1910.25 cited in Connecticut
| Paragraph | Items | Share of the 2 |
|---|---|---|
| 1910.25(b)(3) | 1 | 50% |
| 1910.25(c) | 1 | 50% |
“(3) Stairs have uniform riser heights and tread depths between landings;”
“(c) Standard stairs. In addition to paragraph (b) of this section, the employer must ensure standard stairs: (1) Are installed at angles between 30 to 50 degrees from the horizontal; (2) Have a maximum riser height of 9.5 inches (24 cm); (3) Have a minimum tread depth of 9.5 inches (24 cm); and (4) Have a minimum width of 22 inches (56 cm) between vertical barriers (see Figure D-8 of this section). (5) Exception to paragraphs (c)(2) and (3) of this section. The requirements of paragraphs (c)(2) and (3) do not apply to standard stairs installed prior to January 17, 2017. OSHA will deem those stairs in compliance if they meet the dimension …”
The paragraph continues in the standard. Read 29 CFR 1910.25
How the Connecticut citations were classified
Of the 2 citation items: 2 serious, 0 willful, 0 repeat and 0 other-than-serious (100% serious).
Who was inspected in Connecticut
100% of the 1 inspection with a recorded headcount were at sites with 1 to 10 employees. The headcount is the inspected site's, not the employer's total.
| 1 to 10 | 1 |
| Administrative and Support and Waste Management and Remediation Services | 2 |
| Waste Collection | 2 |
When the items were issued
By quarter of FY2025: Oct to Dec 2024: 0; Jan to Mar 2025: 0; Apr to Jun 2025: 0; Jul to Sep 2025: 2.
Who enforced in Connecticut
Connecticut's State Plan covers state and local government workers only; private-sector employers there are covered by federal OSHA. All 2 of the items were recorded by the State Plan's office. OSHA's page on the Connecticut State Plan.
Connecticut against the other states
Connecticut ranks 19th of the 27 states and territories with items under 29 CFR 1910.25 in this data. The most items: Michigan 15; New York 13; Wisconsin 12; Maryland 11; Minnesota 8. In all, the data record 114 citation items under 29 CFR 1910.25; the 2 in Connecticut are 1.8% of them. Penalty maximums: OSHA penalties in Connecticut.
Next steps for a Connecticut employer
- What the standard says: 29 CFR 1910.25, Stairways (GI)
- Free tool: Inspection Action Plan
- Free tool: OSHA Fine Calculator
- Software: HazComFast EHS software
Counts by HazComFast from the Department of Labor's OSHA enforcement data, extracted Oct 13, 2026; deleted items left out, 29 CFR numbers only. They are not figures OSHA publishes for the state, and the live database can change them. Same data source and method as our HazCom enforcement study. Not legal advice.