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29 CFR 1926.20 · New Jersey · since October 1, 2024

General Safety (Construction) in New Jersey: OSHA citations since October 2024

18 citation items under 29 CFR 1926.20 at inspected sites in New Jersey, from 18 inspections.

From October 1, 2024 to October 21, 2026, the Department of Labor's OSHA enforcement data record 18 citation items under 29 CFR 1926.20 at inspected sites in New Jersey, from 18 inspections: 9 issued in FY2025 and 9 in FY2026 so far. In FY2025 (October 1, 2024 to September 30, 2025), the section drew 1,423 citation items across the country, at inspected sites in 44 places (states, DC and territories). These counts describe inspected establishments, not every employer in New Jersey.

The latest 5 inspections in New Jersey under 29 CFR 1926.20

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

  • Sep 4, 2026 · BRITTON BUILT, LLC in Rumson

    1926.20(b)(2), serious, $3,700 current penalty ($4,965 as first proposed). Case still open in the data extracted Oct 21, 2026. Recorded by federal OSHA.

    Inspection activity number 348939968 in the Department of Labor data; industry: Residential Building Construction.

  • Jul 20, 2026 · UNDERGROUND UTILITIES CORPORATION in Hoboken

    1926.20(b)(2), serious, $13,902 penalty. Case still open in the data extracted Oct 21, 2026. Recorded by federal OSHA.

    Inspection activity number 348705674 in the Department of Labor data; industry: Utility System Construction.

  • May 7, 2026 · FM CONSTRUCTION GROUP, LLC in Montvale

    1926.20(b)(2), other-than-serious, no penalty. Case closed May 7, 2026. Recorded by federal OSHA.

    Inspection activity number 348644600 in the Department of Labor data; industry: Other Specialty Trade Contractors.

  • May 6, 2026 · ARCO CONSTRUCTION, INC. in Hoboken

    1926.20(b)(2), other-than-serious, $8,500 current penalty ($13,902 as first proposed). Case closed Jul 14, 2026. Recorded by federal OSHA.

    Inspection activity number 348602806 in the Department of Labor data; industry: Foundation, Structure, and Building Exterior Contractors.

  • Feb 10, 2026 · MG CONSTRUCTION INC in Fort Lee

    1926.20(b)(2), other-than-serious, $3,310 current penalty ($6,620 as first proposed). Case still open in the data extracted Oct 21, 2026. Recorded by federal OSHA.

    Inspection activity number 348604372 in the Department of Labor data; industry: Foundation, Structure, and Building Exterior Contractors.

Paragraphs cited: 1926.20(b)(2) (16), 1926.20(b)(1) (1), 1926.20(b)(4) (1). The data classify 9 serious items and 9 other-than-serious items. The State Plan's office recorded 1 and federal OSHA 17.

New Jersey against the other states

In FY2025 (October 1, 2024 to September 30, 2025), the places with the most items under 29 CFR 1926.20 were Maryland (346), Illinois (190), Ohio (126), Massachusetts (103) and Wisconsin (93). New Jersey had 9; 21 places had more and 2 as many. Penalty maximums: OSHA penalties in New Jersey.

Who enforces in New Jersey

New Jersey's State Plan covers state and local government workers only; federal OSHA inspects private-sector employers, from its Avenel Area Office, Hasbrouck Heights Area Office, Marlton Area Office and Parsippany Area Office. Free on-site consultation, separate from enforcement: OSHA On-Site Consultation Service (New Jersey Department of Labor and Workforce Development). OSHA's page on the New Jersey State Plan.

Next steps for a New Jersey 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.