Improper Fall Protection Tops OSHA Jobsite Violations in 2025
Improper fall protection was the most commonly cited violation of OSHA jobsite rules throughout 2025. According to the National Association of Home Builders, there were 5,914 total violations for improper fall protection during the year.
OSHA violations carry a financial penalty that must be paid by the assessed company. In 2025, those penalties were $16,550 for each violation, as well as each day an employer fails to abate a previously cited violation. The maximum penalty for willful or repeated violations is $165,514 per violation.
The top OSHA violations for 2025 include:
- Fall protection - general requirements: 5,914 total violations
- Hazard communication: 2,546
- Ladders: 2,405
- Control of hazardous energy - Lockout/tagout: 2,177
- Respiratory protection: 1,953
- Fall protection - Training requirements: 1,907
- Scaffolding: 1,905
- Powered industrial trucks: 1,826
- Personal protective and life-saving equipment - Eye and face protection: 1,665
- Machine guarding: 1,239