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29 CFR 1926.1051 · Massachusetts · since October 1, 2024
Stairway & Ladder General in Massachusetts: OSHA citations since October 2024
8 citation items under 29 CFR 1926.1051 at inspected sites in Massachusetts, from 8 inspections.
From October 1, 2024 to October 21, 2026, the Department of Labor's OSHA enforcement data record 8 citation items under 29 CFR 1926.1051 at inspected sites in Massachusetts, from 8 inspections: 5 issued in FY2025 and 3 in FY2026 so far. In FY2025 (October 1, 2024 to September 30, 2025), the section drew 197 citation items across the country, at inspected sites in 27 places (states, DC and territories). These counts describe inspected establishments, not every employer in Massachusetts.
The latest 5 inspections in Massachusetts under 29 CFR 1926.1051
Newest first, every industry. Each line shows the inspection's item with the largest current penalty under the section.
Jun 15, 2026 · NETO CONSTRUCTION SERVICES CORP in Duxbury
1926.1051(a), serious, $500 current penalty ($2,270 as first proposed). Case still open in the data extracted Oct 21, 2026. Recorded by federal OSHA.
Inspection activity number 348952490 in the Department of Labor data; industry: Foundation, Structure, and Building Exterior Contractors.
May 19, 2026 · PARTENON BUILDERS INC in Belmont
1926.1051(a), serious, $3,500 current penalty ($2,838 as first proposed). Case still open in the data extracted Oct 21, 2026. Recorded by federal OSHA.
Inspection activity number 348856956 in the Department of Labor data; industry: Residential Building Construction.
Mar 11, 2026 · EXACT BUILDERS BOSTON LTD in Needham
1926.1051(a), serious, $0 current penalty ($3,405 as first proposed). Case still open in the data extracted Oct 21, 2026. Recorded by federal OSHA.
Inspection activity number 348794512 in the Department of Labor data; industry: Foundation, Structure, and Building Exterior Contractors.
Aug 22, 2025 · PLUMB HOUSE, INC. in Maynard
1926.1051(a), other-than-serious, $1,200 current penalty ($5,426 as first proposed). Case closed Sep 17, 2025. Recorded by federal OSHA.
Inspection activity number 348347790 in the Department of Labor data; industry: Residential Building Construction.
May 6, 2025 · PREMIUM FRAMING, INC. in North Reading
1926.1051(a), serious, $1,892 current penalty ($3,783 as first proposed). Case still open in the data extracted Oct 21, 2026. Recorded by federal OSHA.
Inspection activity number 348045741 in the Department of Labor data; industry: Residential Building Construction.
Every item cites 1926.1051(a). The data classify 4 serious items and 4 other-than-serious items. Federal OSHA recorded all of them.
Massachusetts against the other states
In FY2025 (October 1, 2024 to September 30, 2025), the places with the most items under 29 CFR 1926.1051 were Texas (54), North Carolina (27), New York (17), Maryland (16) and Illinois (14). Massachusetts had 5; 7 places had more and 2 as many. Penalty maximums: OSHA penalties in Massachusetts.
Who enforces in Massachusetts
Massachusetts's State Plan covers state and local government workers only; federal OSHA inspects private-sector employers, from its Springfield Area Office. Free on-site consultation, separate from enforcement: On-Site Consultation Program (Massachusetts Department of Labor Standards). OSHA's page on the Massachusetts State Plan.
Next steps for a Massachusetts employer
- Our guide to the rule: 29 CFR 1926.1051, Stairway & Ladder General
- Federal text on osha.gov: 29 CFR 1926.1051
- 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.