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29 CFR 1926.453 · Ohio · since October 1, 2024

Aerial Lifts in Ohio: OSHA citations since October 2024

40 citation items under 29 CFR 1926.453 at inspected sites in Ohio, from 36 inspections.

From October 1, 2024 to October 21, 2026, the Department of Labor's OSHA enforcement data record 40 citation items under 29 CFR 1926.453 at inspected sites in Ohio, from 36 inspections: 31 issued in FY2025 and 9 in FY2026 so far. In FY2025 (October 1, 2024 to September 30, 2025), the section drew 756 citation items across the country, at inspected sites in 45 places (states, DC and territories). These counts describe inspected establishments, not every employer in Ohio.

The latest 5 inspections in Ohio under 29 CFR 1926.453

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

  • Aug 14, 2026 · QSE CONSTRUCTION LLC in Gahanna

    1926.453(b)(2)(v), serious, $3,972 penalty. Case still open in the data extracted Oct 21, 2026. Recorded by federal OSHA.

    Inspection activity number 348964313 in the Department of Labor data; industry: Foundation, Structure, and Building Exterior Contractors.

  • Aug 6, 2026 · O MILLER CONSTRUCTION LLC in Painesville

    1926.453(b)(2)(v), serious, $1,447 penalty. Case still open in the data extracted Oct 21, 2026. Recorded by federal OSHA.

    Inspection activity number 349035097 in the Department of Labor data; industry: Foundation, Structure, and Building Exterior Contractors.

  • Aug 4, 2026 · AO CONSTRUCTION AND RESTORATION, INC in Youngstown

    1926.453(b)(2)(v), serious, $1,700 current penalty ($2,838 as first proposed). Case still open in the data extracted Oct 21, 2026. Recorded by federal OSHA.

    Inspection activity number 349012229 in the Department of Labor data; industry: Foundation, Structure, and Building Exterior Contractors.

  • Jul 6, 2026 · SUNLIGHT WINDOWS AND EXTERIORS, LLC in Kenton

    1926.453(b)(2)(iv), serious, $1,986 current penalty ($3,972 as first proposed); 2 items under 29 CFR 1926.453 in this inspection, $1,986 in current penalties for all of them. Case closed Aug 12, 2026. Recorded by federal OSHA.

    Inspection activity number 349029686 in the Department of Labor data; industry: Building Finishing Contractors.

  • Jun 15, 2026 · M. P. DORY CO. in Grove City

    1926.453(b)(2)(v), serious, $3,940 current penalty ($5,628 as first proposed). Case closed Jul 13, 2026. Recorded by federal OSHA.

    Inspection activity number 348992603 in the Department of Labor data; industry: Highway, Street, and Bridge Construction.

Paragraphs cited: 1926.453(b)(2)(v) (34), 1926.453(b)(2)(iv) (5), 1926.453(b)(2)(ii) (1). The data classify 1 repeat item, 35 serious items and 4 other-than-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 1926.453 were Texas (102), Florida (57), Virginia (43), New York (41) and Illinois (40). Ohio had 31; 8 places had more. 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.