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29 CFR 1910.253 · Ohio · since October 1, 2024

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13 citation items under 29 CFR 1910.253 at inspected sites in Ohio, from 10 inspections.

From October 1, 2024 to October 21, 2026, the Department of Labor's OSHA enforcement data record 13 citation items under 29 CFR 1910.253 at inspected sites in Ohio, from 10 inspections: 5 issued in FY2025 and 8 in FY2026 so far. In FY2025 (October 1, 2024 to September 30, 2025), the section drew 332 citation items across the country, at inspected sites in 39 places (states, DC and territories). These counts describe inspected establishments, not every employer in Ohio.

The latest 5 inspections in Ohio under 29 CFR 1910.253

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

  • Aug 24, 2026 · THOMPSON METAL FABRICATION LLC in Hamilton

    1910.253(b)(2)(ii), serious, $2,500 current penalty ($5,628 as first proposed). Case still open in the data extracted Oct 21, 2026. Recorded by federal OSHA.

    Inspection activity number 348939653 in the Department of Labor data; industry: Architectural and Structural Metals Manufacturing.

  • Jul 21, 2026 · MAVIS TIRE SUPPLY LLC in Westlake

    1910.253(b)(2)(ii), serious, no penalty. Case still open in the data extracted Oct 21, 2026. Recorded by federal OSHA.

    Inspection activity number 348956319 in the Department of Labor data; industry: Automotive Repair and Maintenance.

  • Jun 2, 2026 · HARRAY, INC. in Cincinnati

    1910.253(b)(2)(ii), serious, $2,550 current penalty ($5,628 as first proposed). Case closed Jul 27, 2026. Recorded by federal OSHA.

    Inspection activity number 348694233 in the Department of Labor data; industry: Architectural and Structural Metals Manufacturing.

  • May 1, 2026 · ATHENS FOODS, INC. in Cleveland

    1910.253(b)(4)(iii), serious, no penalty. Case still open in the data extracted Oct 21, 2026. Recorded by federal OSHA.

    Inspection activity number 348626367 in the Department of Labor data; industry: Other Food Manufacturing.

  • Feb 4, 2026 · MONRO MUFFLER AND BRAKE INC. in Seven Hills

    1910.253(b)(2)(ii), serious, $10,050 penalty; 2 items under 29 CFR 1910.253 in this inspection, $10,050 in current penalties for all of them. Case closed Apr 13, 2026. Recorded by federal OSHA.

    Inspection activity number 348626516 in the Department of Labor data; industry: Automotive Repair and Maintenance.

Paragraphs cited: 1910.253(b)(2)(ii) (6), 1910.253(b)(4)(i) (3), 1910.253(b)(4)(iii) (2), 1910.253(e)(3)(ii)(C)(3) (1), 1910.253(b)(2)(iv) (1). The data classify 13 serious items. Federal OSHA recorded all of them.

Ohio against the other states

In FY2025 (October 1, 2024 to September 30, 2025), the places with the most items under 29 CFR 1910.253 were Maryland (40), Virginia (29), New Jersey (28), Minnesota (22) and New York (20). Ohio had 5; 20 places had more and 2 as many. Penalty maximums: OSHA penalties in Ohio.

Who enforces in Ohio

Ohio has no OSHA-approved State Plan, so federal OSHA inspects private workplaces there, from its Cincinnati Area Office, Cleveland Area Office, Columbus Area Office and Toledo Area Office. Free on-site consultation, separate from enforcement: Ohio Bureau of Workers' Compensation (OSHA On-Site Consultation Program). OSHA's list of State Plans.

Next steps for an Ohio 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.