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29 CFR 1926.652 · Texas · since October 1, 2024

Excavation Protective Systems in Texas: OSHA citations since October 2024

121 citation items under 29 CFR 1926.652 at inspected sites in Texas, from 107 inspections.

From October 1, 2024 to October 21, 2026, the Department of Labor's OSHA enforcement data record 121 citation items under 29 CFR 1926.652 at inspected sites in Texas, from 107 inspections: 75 issued in FY2025 and 46 in FY2026 so far. In FY2025 (October 1, 2024 to September 30, 2025), the section drew 709 citation items across the country, at inspected sites in 49 places (states, DC and territories). These counts describe inspected establishments, not every employer in Texas.

The latest 5 inspections in Texas under 29 CFR 1926.652

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

  • Sep 10, 2026 · LBI (LITTLE BIG INCH) PIPELINE CO. INC. in El Paso

    1926.652(a), serious, $8,441 penalty. Case still open in the data extracted Oct 21, 2026. Recorded by federal OSHA.

    Inspection activity number 348820648 in the Department of Labor data; industry: Utility System Construction.

  • Aug 19, 2026 · ESTRADA CONCRETE COMPANY, LLC in Richardson

    1926.652(a)(1), other-than-serious, $16,550 penalty. Case closed Sep 21, 2026. Recorded by federal OSHA.

    Inspection activity number 348817164 in the Department of Labor data; industry: Utility System Construction.

  • Aug 18, 2026 · DNT CONSTRUCTION LLC in Elmendorf

    1926.652(a)(1), serious, $6,620 penalty. Case closed Sep 21, 2026. Recorded by federal OSHA.

    Inspection activity number 348910597 in the Department of Labor data; industry: Utility System Construction.

  • Aug 18, 2026 · R D CONSTRUCTION, LLC in San Antonio

    1926.652(a)(1), serious, $1,500 current penalty ($3,405 as first proposed). Case still open in the data extracted Oct 21, 2026. Recorded by federal OSHA.

    Inspection activity number 348903246 in the Department of Labor data; industry: Utility System Construction.

  • Aug 18, 2026 · DENBOW COMPANY, INC. in Leander

    1926.652(a)(1), serious, $3,783 current penalty ($7,566 as first proposed). Case still open in the data extracted Oct 21, 2026. Recorded by federal OSHA.

    Inspection activity number 348780594 in the Department of Labor data; industry: Utility System Construction.

Paragraphs cited: 1926.652(a)(1) (87), 1926.652(b) (10), 1926.652(b)(1)(i) (3), 1926.652(b)(2) (3), 1926.652(c)(2)(iii) (2). The data classify 10 repeat items, 88 serious items and 23 other-than-serious items. Federal OSHA recorded all of them.

Texas against the other states

In FY2025 (October 1, 2024 to September 30, 2025), the places with the most items under 29 CFR 1926.652 were Texas (75), Illinois (52), Pennsylvania (36), Wisconsin (30) and Ohio (30). Texas had 75; no place had more. Penalty maximums: OSHA penalties in Texas.

Who enforces in Texas

Texas has no OSHA-approved State Plan, so federal OSHA inspects private workplaces there, from its Austin Area Office, Corpus Christi Area Office, Dallas Area Office, El Paso Area Office, Fort Worth Area Office, Houston North Area Office, Houston South Area Office, Lubbock Area Office and San Antonio Area Office. Free on-site consultation, separate from enforcement: Texas OSHA Consultation (Texas Department of Insurance, Division of Workers Compensation). OSHA's list of State Plans.

Next steps for a Texas 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.