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29 CFR 1926.452 · Illinois · since October 1, 2024
Scaffold Types in Illinois: OSHA citations since October 2024
19 citation items under 29 CFR 1926.452 at inspected sites in Illinois, from 16 inspections.
From October 1, 2024 to October 21, 2026, the Department of Labor's OSHA enforcement data record 19 citation items under 29 CFR 1926.452 at inspected sites in Illinois, from 16 inspections: 12 issued in FY2025 and 7 in FY2026 so far. In FY2025 (October 1, 2024 to September 30, 2025), the section drew 290 citation items across the country, at inspected sites in 43 places (states, DC and territories). These counts describe inspected establishments, not every employer in Illinois.
The latest 5 inspections in Illinois under 29 CFR 1926.452
Newest first, every industry. Each line shows the inspection's item with the largest current penalty under the section.
Aug 12, 2026 · CALISEUM II INC. in Niles
1926.452(c)(2), serious, $4,965 penalty. Case still open in the data extracted Oct 21, 2026. Recorded by federal OSHA.
Inspection activity number 349016501 in the Department of Labor data; industry: Foundation, Structure, and Building Exterior Contractors.
Aug 6, 2026 · PREMIER ROOFING AND GUTTERS INC in Highland Park
1926.452(k)(1), serious, no penalty. Case still open in the data extracted Oct 21, 2026. Recorded by federal OSHA.
Inspection activity number 349039891 in the Department of Labor data; industry: Foundation, Structure, and Building Exterior Contractors.
Jul 24, 2026 · An employer in foundation, structure, and building exterior contractors in Cicero
1926.452(j)(2), serious, no penalty. Case still open in the data extracted Oct 21, 2026. Recorded by federal OSHA.
Inspection activity number 348882564 in the Department of Labor data; industry: Foundation, Structure, and Building Exterior Contractors.
May 22, 2026 · LYNCH ROOFING II LLC in Wilmette
1926.452(k)(1), serious, no penalty. Case still open in the data extracted Oct 21, 2026. Recorded by federal OSHA.
Inspection activity number 348940545 in the Department of Labor data; industry: Foundation, Structure, and Building Exterior Contractors.
Apr 10, 2026 · An employer in foundation, structure, and building exterior contractors in Mount Prospect
1926.452(k)(1), serious, $4,965 penalty. Case still open in the data extracted Oct 21, 2026. Recorded by federal OSHA.
Inspection activity number 348777285 in the Department of Labor data; industry: Foundation, Structure, and Building Exterior Contractors.
Paragraphs cited: 1926.452(k)(1) (7), 1926.452(c)(2) (2), 1926.452(m)(1) (2), 1926.452(j)(2) (2), 1926.452(w)(5) (1). The data classify 18 serious items and 1 other-than-serious item. Federal OSHA recorded all of them.
Illinois against the other states
In FY2025 (October 1, 2024 to September 30, 2025), the places with the most items under 29 CFR 1926.452 were Maryland (32), Massachusetts (26), Texas (20), Florida (19) and Tennessee (17). Illinois had 12; 8 places had more and 1 as many. Penalty maximums: OSHA penalties in Illinois.
Who enforces in Illinois
Illinois's State Plan covers state and local government workers only; federal OSHA inspects private-sector employers, from its Chicago North Area Office, Chicago South Area Office, Fairview Heights Area Office, Naperville Area Office and Peoria Area Office. Free on-site consultation, separate from enforcement: Illinois On-site Consultation (Illinois Department of Labor). OSHA's page on the Illinois State Plan.
Next steps for an Illinois employer
- Our guide to the rule: 29 CFR 1926.452, Scaffold Types
- Federal text on osha.gov: 29 CFR 1926.452
- Free tool: Fall Protection Plan Builder
- Free tool: Toolbox Talk Generator
- Software: HazComFast for construction contractors
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.