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29 CFR 1910.253 · Florida · since October 1, 2024

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15 citation items under 29 CFR 1910.253 at inspected sites in Florida, from 12 inspections.

From October 1, 2024 to October 21, 2026, the Department of Labor's OSHA enforcement data record 15 citation items under 29 CFR 1910.253 at inspected sites in Florida, from 12 inspections: 9 issued in FY2025 and 6 in FY2026 so far. In FY2025 (October 1, 2024 to September 30, 2025), the section drew 332 citation items across the country, at inspected sites in 39 places (states, DC and territories). These counts describe inspected establishments, not every employer in Florida.

The latest 5 inspections in Florida under 29 CFR 1910.253

Newest first, every industry. Each line shows the inspection's item with the largest current penalty under the section.

  • Jun 23, 2026 · SUNCOAST METALS, LLC. in Sarasota

    1910.253(b)(4)(i), other-than-serious, $3,349 current penalty ($4,784 as first proposed). Case closed Jul 22, 2026. Recorded by federal OSHA.

    Inspection activity number 348949876 in the Department of Labor data; industry: Miscellaneous Durable Goods Merchant Wholesalers.

  • Apr 2, 2026 · BAKER COMMERCIAL LANDSCAPING, INC. in Orlando

    1910.253(b)(4)(i), serious, $4,729 current penalty ($9,458 as first proposed). Case closed May 26, 2026. Recorded by federal OSHA.

    Inspection activity number 348797416 in the Department of Labor data; industry: Services to Buildings and Dwellings.

  • Jan 9, 2026 · SA RECYCLING LLC in Davie

    1910.253(b)(4)(iii), repeat, $14,188 penalty; 2 items under 29 CFR 1910.253 in this inspection, $14,188 in current penalties for all of them. Case closed Jul 30, 2026. Recorded by federal OSHA.

    Inspection activity number 348381286 in the Department of Labor data; industry: Miscellaneous Durable Goods Merchant Wholesalers.

  • Jan 8, 2026 · QUALTOOL, INC. in Tavares

    1910.253(b)(2)(ii), other-than-serious, $1,929 current penalty ($3,972 as first proposed); 2 items under 29 CFR 1910.253 in this inspection, $3,858 in current penalties for all of them. Case closed Mar 25, 2026. Recorded by federal OSHA.

    Inspection activity number 348597592 in the Department of Labor data; industry: Machine Shops; Turned Product; and Screw, Nut, and Bolt Manufacturing.

  • Aug 28, 2025 · S&B METAL PRODUCTS OF BRADENTON, LLC in Bradenton

    1910.253(b)(2)(iv), serious, $8,511 penalty. Case closed Sep 26, 2025. Recorded by federal OSHA.

    Inspection activity number 348402983 in the Department of Labor data; industry: Other Fabricated Metal Product Manufacturing.

Paragraphs cited: 1910.253(b)(4)(iii) (6), 1910.253(b)(4)(i) (4), 1910.253(b)(2)(iv) (3), 1910.253(b)(4) (1), 1910.253(b)(2)(ii) (1). The data classify 1 repeat item, 9 serious items and 5 other-than-serious items. Federal OSHA recorded all of them.

Florida against the other states

In FY2025 (October 1, 2024 to September 30, 2025), the places with the most items under 29 CFR 1910.253 were Maryland (40), Virginia (29), New Jersey (28), Minnesota (22) and New York (20). Florida had 9; 11 places had more. Penalty maximums: OSHA penalties in Florida.

Who enforces in Florida

Florida has no OSHA-approved State Plan, so federal OSHA inspects private workplaces there, from its Fort Lauderdale Area Office, Jacksonville Area Office, Tampa Area Office, Mobile Area Office and Orlando Area Office. Free on-site consultation, separate from enforcement: USF SafetyFlorida Consultation Program (University of South Florida). OSHA's list of State Plans.

Next steps for a Florida employer

HazComFast count from Department of Labor OSHA data extracted October 21, 2026, every industry, federal 29 CFR numbers only, deleted items left out; names and penalties as recorded, subparts as in the eCFR of October 20, 2026; FY2026 still incomplete. Method. Not legal advice.