In Wyoming, a serious Stairways (Construction) violation carries a maximum penalty of $16,550 per violation in 2026, rising to $165,514 for a willful or repeat violation. Stairways (Construction) is enforced for private construction employers by Wyoming OSHA, under Wyo. OSHA Construction 1926, Chapter 24 (Subpart X), with Chapter 3 for Subpart C rather than 29 CFR 1926.1052.
29 CFR 1926.1052 · Wyoming
Stairways (Construction) Requirements in Wyoming
Stairways (Construction) in Wyoming: 2026 penalties, who enforces 29 CFR 1926.1052, the paragraphs cited and free tools.
Verified vs OSHA sources · 2026-10-05
WyomingConstruction (29 CFR 1926)State Plan: Wyoming OSHA
Wyoming OSHA issued no citations under 29 CFR 1926.1052 to Wyoming construction employers in FY2025: on this subject the state enforces Wyo. OSHA Construction 1926, Chapter 24 (Subpart X), with Chapter 3 for Subpart C.
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1926.1052 citations in Wyoming construction, FY2025
(c)(1)(i)
paragraph federal OSHA cited most nationwide (48 citations)
27.1
fatal work injuries per 100,000 full-time workers in construction, Wyoming, 2024 (BLS)
What Wyoming's own rule says
“29 C.F.R. §§ 1926.20 - 1926.35 (2016) as it was in effect on June 19, 2018.”
Stairways come in with ladders under Chapter 24 at the 2016 edition as in effect June 19, 2018: 19 inches to trigger a stairway or ladder, 30 to 50 degrees of pitch, stairrails from four risers or a 30-inch rise. The general safety and health provisions that a stairway citation usually travels with are pinned in their own Chapter 3, at the same edition and date. Wyoming keeps the incorporated text at the Department of Workforce Services OSHA Division office in Cheyenne, available for public inspection, which is the rule's own answer to how you read what was actually adopted.
Wyo. OSHA Construction 1926, Chapter 24 (Subpart X), with Chapter 3 for Subpart CThe duty matches the federal text. Only the citation number differs.
Falls and work deaths in Wyoming, 2024
Wyoming recorded 37 fatal work injuries in 2024, down from 45 in 2023. Falls, slips and trips caused 5 of them (14%). Construction accounted for 6.
Source: BLS Census of Fatal Occupational Injuries, Wyoming, 2024
How Wyoming Enforces Stairways (Construction)
Wyoming runs an OSHA-approved State Plan administered by Wyoming OSHA, which covers private-sector construction. Its compliance officers enforce Wyoming's own standards, which must be at least as effective as federal OSHA's and may go further. On this subject the rule is Wyo. OSHA Construction 1926, Chapter 24 (Subpart X), with Chapter 3 for Subpart C. Wyoming OSHA issued no citations under 29 CFR 1926.1052 in Wyoming construction in FY2025. Wyoming applies the federal penalty maximums.
A single inspection can produce several per-instance citations. Recurring self-audits against 29 CFR 1926.1052, before an officer arrives, are the most reliable defense.
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Help and oversight in Wyoming
Free, confidential help: OSHA On-Site Consultation
In Wyoming, the program is OSHA Division (Wyoming Department of Workforce Services). OSHA describes it as “Primarily for smaller businesses, no-cost, confidential consultations help employers identify and address hazards and establish or improve safety and health programs.” It is separate from OSHA enforcement; the employer commits to correcting serious hazards.
Read on osha.gov and the state's official statute site, September 26, 2026.
Wyoming Penalty Amounts for Stairways (Construction) (2026)
Verified · 2026-10-05| Violation type | 2026 maximum | Basis |
|---|---|---|
| Serious | $16,550 | Federal max · 29 CFR 1903.15(d) |
| Willful | $165,514 | Federal max · 29 CFR 1903.15(d) |
| Repeat | $165,514 | Federal max · 29 CFR 1903.15(d) |
| Failure to abate | $16,550/day | up to $16,550 per day; total capped at 30x the daily amount (FOM Ch.6) |
Wyoming applies the federal OSHA maximums. Amounts are ceilings per violation. Wyoming OSHA computes proposed penalties under its own State Plan procedures.
Key Stairways (Construction) Requirements Under the Federal Standard 29 CFR 1926.1052
- Build stairways at 30° to 50° angle
- Provide handrails on open sides above 30 inches
- Stair rails must be 36 inches high (from stair tread)
- Use uniform riser height and tread depth
- Install mid-rails or screens between top rail and stringer
Who enforces it in Wyoming: Wyoming OSHA inspects private employers, construction included, under an OSHA-approved State Plan. Wyoming OSHA can add requirements beyond the federal standard above, so check its own rules as well.
The compliance checklist, the paragraphs OSHA cites nationally and what an inspector checks under 29 CFR 1926.1052 are on the 29 CFR 1926.1052 page.
Stairways (Construction) Citations in Wyoming, FY2025
Wyoming OSHA issued no citations under 29 CFR 1926.1052 to Wyoming construction employers in FY2025. On this subject the state's rule is Wyo. OSHA Construction 1926, Chapter 24 (Subpart X), with Chapter 3 for Subpart C. For reference, the paragraphs federal OSHA cited most nationwide:
Federal OSHA, construction, FY2025: 132 citations under 29 CFR 1926.1052.
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1926.1052(c)(1)(i) 48 citations
“At least one handrail; and”
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1926.1052(c)(1)(ii) 37 citations
“One stairrail system along each unprotected side or edge.”
- 3
1926.1052(c)(1) 27 citations
“Stairways having four or more risers or rising more than 30 inches (76 cm), whichever is less, shall be equipped with:”
- 4
1926.1052(c)(12) 9 citations
“Unprotected sides and edges of stairway landings shall be provided with guardrail systems. Guardrail system criteria are contained in subpart M of this part.”
- 5
1926.1052(b)(1) 3 citations
“Except during stairway construction, foot traffic is prohibited on stairways with pan stairs where the treads and/or landings are to be filled in with concrete or other material …”
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1926.1052(b)(3) 2 citations
“Treads for temporary service shall be made of wood or other solid material, and shall be installed the full width and depth of the stair.”
HazComFast count from the Labor Department's OSHA enforcement data: every federal OSHA citation issued in FY2025 to a construction employer (NAICS 23), by the paragraph cited. Paragraph text: eCFR, current as of September 24, 2026. data.dol.gov
Wyoming Safety & Enforcement Profile
89
FY2025 construction citations
Wyoming OSHA
Enforces private construction
- Construction trades inspected most in Wyoming, FY2025: Roofing Contractors (17), Commercial and Institutional Building Construction (15) and New Single-Family Housing Construction (except For-Sale Builders) (5), out of 73 inspections opened (federal OSHA and State Plan combined).
- Construction fatality rate in Wyoming, 2024: 27.1 per 100,000 full-time workers, 2nd highest of the 40 states BLS published (all industries: 13.9).
HazComFast count from the Labor Department's OSHA enforcement data: inspections of construction employers (NAICS 23) opened from October 1, 2024 to September 30, 2025, federal OSHA and State Plan combined, grouped by the inspected employer's 2022 NAICS industry. Industry names are the Census Bureau's 2022 NAICS titles. data.dol.gov · BLS fatality rates by state, 2024
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Stairways (Construction) FAQ for Wyoming
Which Wyoming construction trades are inspected most?
The construction trades inspected most in Wyoming in FY2025 were Roofing Contractors (17), Commercial and Institutional Building Construction (15) and New Single-Family Housing Construction (except For-Sale Builders) (5), out of 73 inspections opened, federal OSHA and State Plan combined (HazComFast count from Labor Department enforcement data). Wyoming OSHA issued no citations under 29 CFR 1926.1052 to Wyoming construction employers that year. Wyoming OSHA inspects these employers directly and may apply requirements beyond the federal standard. For context, Wyoming OSHA issued 89 construction citations across 37 inspections in FY2025. Companies in these trades should self-audit against 29 CFR 1926.1052 on a recurring basis.
How often is Stairways (Construction) cited on Wyoming jobsites?
In FY2025, Wyoming's state plan (Wyoming OSHA) issued 89 construction citations across 37 inspections (OSHA Frequently Cited Standards, NAICS 23). Stairways (Construction) can be cited during any of them: programmed, complaint-driven or post-accident. Wyoming's fatality figures are shown above.
When does Wyoming OSHA require handrails on a construction stairway?
Under 29 CFR 1926.1052(c)(1), a stairway with four or more risers, or rising more than 30 inches, whichever is less, must have at least one handrail and a stairrail system along each unprotected side or edge. In Wyoming these are enforced by Wyoming OSHA, within the Department of Workforce Services.
Who enforces stairway rules (1926.1052) in Wyoming?
Wyoming OSHA, a division of the Wyoming Department of Workforce Services. Wyoming runs a full OSHA-approved State Plan, so a state compliance officer inspects and cites 1926.1052 on private jobsites.
Can I get free OSHA help in Wyoming without an inspection?
Yes. OSHA's On-Site Consultation Program in Wyoming is OSHA Division (Wyoming Department of Workforce Services). OSHA describes it this way: "Primarily for smaller businesses, no-cost, confidential consultations help employers identify and address hazards and establish or improve safety and health programs." Consultations are separate from OSHA enforcement, and the employer commits to correcting serious hazards.
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Stairways (Construction) in Other States
9 other state plans write a rule of their own for 29 CFR 1926.1052 rather than adopting the federal text unchanged. Those are listed first. Compare all of them side by side.
Alaska29 CFR 1926.1052 as adopted by 8 AAC 61.1010(c), with 8 AAC 61.1015 on postingArizona29 CFR 1926.1052 as adopted by A.A.C. R20-5-601California8 CCR §1626own maxHawaii29 CFR 1926.1052 as incorporated by HAR §12-110-50(a), with §12-110-3(c)MichiganMIOSHA Construction Safety Standard Part 21, R 408.42127 to R 408.42157own maxMinnesotaMinn. R. 5207.0250, subp. 4NevadaNAC 618.505 and NAC 618.507Utah29 CFR 1926.1052 as incorporated by R614-1-4.A.4, with R614-1-5.D.5own max
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Penalty amounts and plan-type data were checked on 2026-10-05 against eCFR, OSHA.gov, and the Federal Register. This page is informational and not legal advice; consult the enforcing agency or counsel for your specific situation.
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