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29 CFR 1926.502 · Maryland · since October 1, 2024
Fall Protection Systems Criteria in Maryland: OSHA citations since October 2024
344 citation items under 29 CFR 1926.502 at inspected sites in Maryland, from 199 inspections.
From October 1, 2024 to October 21, 2026, the Department of Labor's OSHA enforcement data record 344 citation items under 29 CFR 1926.502 at inspected sites in Maryland, from 199 inspections: 190 issued in FY2025 and 154 in FY2026 so far. In FY2025 (October 1, 2024 to September 30, 2025), the section drew 1,229 citation items across the country, at inspected sites in 49 places (states, DC and territories). These counts describe inspected establishments, not every employer in Maryland.
The latest 5 inspections in Maryland under 29 CFR 1926.502
Newest first, every industry. Each line shows the inspection's item with the largest current penalty under the section.
Sep 8, 2026 · KGS CONSTRUCTION SERVICES, INCORPORATED in Frederick
1926.502(f)(1), serious, $2,800 penalty; 2 items under 29 CFR 1926.502 in this inspection, $2,800 in current penalties for all of them. Case still open in the data extracted Oct 21, 2026. Recorded by the State Plan's office.
Inspection activity number 349054346 in the Department of Labor data; industry: Nonresidential Building Construction.
Sep 2, 2026 · HAMILTON PACIFIC CHAMBERLAIN, LLC in Baltimore
1926.502(f)(3), serious, no penalty. Case still open in the data extracted Oct 21, 2026. Recorded by federal OSHA.
Inspection activity number 348979048 in the Department of Labor data; industry: Nonresidential Building Construction.
Aug 28, 2026 · H & M SIGNS, INC. in Parkville
1926.502(d)(16)(iii), serious, no penalty. Case still open in the data extracted Oct 21, 2026. Recorded by the State Plan's office.
Inspection activity number 348983685 in the Department of Labor data; industry: Other Specialty Trade Contractors.
Aug 25, 2026 · R & C REMODELING LLC in Baltimore
1926.502(d), serious, no penalty; 2 items under 29 CFR 1926.502 in this inspection, $0 in current penalties for all of them. Case still open in the data extracted Oct 21, 2026. Recorded by the State Plan's office.
Inspection activity number 349061234 in the Department of Labor data; industry: Foundation, Structure, and Building Exterior Contractors.
Aug 25, 2026 · BLUE RIVER CONSTRUCTION, INC. in Dundalk
1926.502(i)(3), serious, no penalty; 2 items under 29 CFR 1926.502 in this inspection, $0 in current penalties for all of them. Case still open in the data extracted Oct 21, 2026. Recorded by the State Plan's office.
Inspection activity number 348986258 in the Department of Labor data; industry: Foundation, Structure, and Building Exterior Contractors.
Paragraphs cited: 1926.502(d)(17) (124), 1926.502(d) (77), 1926.502(d)(15) (49), 1926.502(i)(4) (17), 1926.502(d)(16)(iii) (11). The data classify 3 willful items, 41 repeat items, 276 serious items and 24 other-than-serious items. The State Plan's office recorded 343 and federal OSHA 1.
Maryland against the other states
In FY2025 (October 1, 2024 to September 30, 2025), the places with the most items under 29 CFR 1926.502 were Maryland (190), Illinois (155), Massachusetts (69), Oregon (69) and Virginia (65). Maryland had 190; no place had more. Penalty maximums: OSHA penalties in Maryland.
Who enforces in Maryland
Maryland Occupational Safety and Health (MOSH) runs Maryland's OSHA-approved State Plan, which ordinarily covers private-sector employers and state and local government workers; Maryland may have standards of its own, and this page gives the federal 29 CFR numbers in OSHA's data. Free on-site consultation, separate from enforcement: MOSH Consultation Services (Department of Labor, Licensing and Regulation). OSHA's page on the Maryland State Plan.
Next steps for a Maryland employer
- Our guide to the rule: 29 CFR 1926.502, Fall Protection Systems Criteria
- Federal text on osha.gov: 29 CFR 1926.502
- Free tool: Fall Protection Plan Builder
- Free tool: PPE Selector
- 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.