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29 CFR 1926.452 · New York · since October 1, 2024
Scaffold Types in New York: OSHA citations since October 2024
17 citation items under 29 CFR 1926.452 at inspected sites in New York, from 17 inspections.
From October 1, 2024 to October 21, 2026, the Department of Labor's OSHA enforcement data record 17 citation items under 29 CFR 1926.452 at inspected sites in New York, from 17 inspections: 9 issued in FY2025 and 8 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 New York.
The latest 5 inspections in New York 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 10, 2026 · ADD VENTURES CONSTRUCTION SERVICES LLC in Valley Cottage
1926.452(k)(5), serious, no penalty. Case still open in the data extracted Oct 21, 2026. Recorded by federal OSHA.
Inspection activity number 348866526 in the Department of Labor data; industry: Foundation, Structure, and Building Exterior Contractors.
Jul 9, 2026 · VN WINDOWS AND DOORS LLC in Palmyra
1926.452(j)(2), serious, $1,900 current penalty ($2,837 as first proposed). Case still open in the data extracted Oct 21, 2026. Recorded by federal OSHA.
Inspection activity number 348799032 in the Department of Labor data; industry: Foundation, Structure, and Building Exterior Contractors.
Jun 8, 2026 · ESR CONSTRUCTION LLC in Buffalo
1926.452(w)(2), serious, $1,537 penalty. Case still open in the data extracted Oct 21, 2026. Recorded by federal OSHA.
Inspection activity number 348900333 in the Department of Labor data; industry: Building Finishing Contractors.
Jun 4, 2026 · An employer in building finishing contractors in Niagara Falls
1926.452(w)(2), serious, $1,230 penalty. Case still open in the data extracted Oct 21, 2026. Recorded by federal OSHA.
Inspection activity number 348861469 in the Department of Labor data; industry: Building Finishing Contractors.
Apr 8, 2026 · DARDHA GROUP LLC in Harrison
1926.452(j)(2), serious, $3,972 penalty. Case still open in the data extracted Oct 21, 2026. Recorded by federal OSHA.
Inspection activity number 348607789 in the Department of Labor data; industry: Residential Building Construction.
Paragraphs cited: 1926.452(j)(2) (10), 1926.452(w)(2) (4), 1926.452(j)(3) (1), 1926.452(w)(6)(i) (1), 1926.452(k)(5) (1). The data classify 1 repeat item, 15 serious items and 1 other-than-serious item. Federal OSHA recorded all of them.
New York 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). New York had 9; 10 places had more and 1 as many. Penalty maximums: OSHA penalties in New York.
Who enforces in New York
New York's State Plan covers state and local government workers only; federal OSHA inspects private-sector employers, from its Albany Area Office, Buffalo Area Office, Long Island Area Office, Manhattan Area Office, Queens District Office of the Manhattan Area Office, Syracuse Area Office and Tarrytown Area Office. Free on-site consultation, separate from enforcement: New York State Department of Labor (On-site Consultation). OSHA's page on the New York State Plan.
Next steps for a New York 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.