1904.30 Multi-Site Recordkeeping: citations, penalties and recently cited employers
Data as of October 5, 2026 · citations issued Oct 5, 2025 to Oct 5, 2026
Employers with more than one establishment must keep a separate OSHA 300 Log for each location expected to operate for a year or longer. Short-term sites may be covered on a single log or tracked by geographic area. The rule also clarifies how to record cases for employees who travel or report to different locations, tying each case to the establishment where the employee normally reports.
What the standard requires
- Keep a separate injury log for each establishment operating a year or longer
- Record short-term establishment cases on a combined or regional log
- Link each employee's cases to the establishment where they usually report
- Ensure records for each site can be produced when requested
Hazards it addresses
- Injuries at satellite sites going untracked
- Records that mask location-specific hazards
Cited among multi-location employers such as retail chains, construction contractors, and staffing firms.
Plain-language summary written for this site; it is not the regulatory text and not legal advice. Read the official text at eCFR.
Citations by month
Inspections with citations issued, by month of issuance. Hatched months are incomplete: citations reach the public data about a month after issuance.
Most-cited paragraphs
| Paragraph | What it covers | Items | Inspections | Median initial penalty |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1904.30(a) | A separate OSHA 300 Log is required for each establishment expected to be in operation for one year or longer. | 27 | 15 | $2,000 |
Penalties
Across 27 alleged items, OSHA and state-plan offices proposed $36,335 in initial penalties. The current total in the public data is $33,293, 8% lower after settlements, contests and amendments.
By violation type: Other-than-serious 100%.
Citations by state
| State | Inspections cited | Items | Initial penalties | Current penalties |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Arizona | 4 | 4 | $0 | $0 |
| Maryland | 3 | 3 | $0 | $0 |
| Puerto Rico | 3 | 15 | $30,000 | $30,000 |
| Maine | 1 | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Ohio | 1 | 1 | $1,773 | $886 |
| Pennsylvania | 1 | 1 | $2,553 | $1,000 |
| Virginia | 1 | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Wisconsin | 1 | 1 | $2,009 | $1,406 |
By industry
- Manufacturing: 4 inspections
- Wholesale trade: 3 inspections
- Construction: 2 inspections
- Accommodation & food services: 1 inspections
- Administrative & waste services: 1 inspections
- Health care & social assistance: 1 inspections
- Educational services: 1 inspections
- Public administration: 1 inspections
Recently cited establishments
About these records. Citations list alleged violations and proposed penalties. Employers can contest them, and many are reduced or withdrawn in settlement. Each row shows the original and the current penalty and a status label derived from the public data as of October 5, 2026. Check the linked osha.gov page for the official record.
| Establishment | Location | Issued | Alleged items | Initial penalty | Current penalty | Status and deadlines | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Northeast Battery & Alternator, LLC | Gambrills, MD | Aug 21, 2026 | 1 | $0 | $0 | ContestedAbatement due Aug 31, 2026Contested Sep 1, 2026 | osha.gov |
| Evms Academic Physician & Surgeons Health Services Foundation | Norfolk, VA | Jul 24, 2026 | 1 | $0 | $0 | Informal settlementAbatement due Aug 28, 2026 | osha.gov |
| Schuster Concrete Ready Mix, LLC | Baltimore, MD | Jul 17, 2026 | 1 | $0 | $0 | ContestedAbatement due Jul 27, 2026Contested Jul 24, 2026 | osha.gov |
| Chalmers & Kubeck, Inc. | Beaver Falls, PA | Jun 26, 2026 | 1 | $2,553 | $1,000 | Informal settlementAbatement due Jul 31, 2026 | osha.gov |
| West Direct Oil, LLC | Phoenix, AZ | Jun 25, 2026 | 1 | $0 | $0 | OpenAbatement due Jun 25, 2026Contest deadline ~Jul 17, 2026 (est.) | osha.gov |
| New Legend, Inc. | Phoenix, AZ | May 1, 2026 | 1 | $0 | $0 | Informal settlementAbatement due May 1, 2026 | osha.gov |
| Sealy Mattress Manufacturing Company, LLC | Phoenix, AZ | Apr 30, 2026 | 1 | $0 | $0 | Final orderAbatement due May 3, 2026 | osha.gov |
| Tex-Tech Industries, Inc. | Winthrop, ME | Apr 16, 2026 | 1 | $0 | $0 | Final orderAbatement due Jun 3, 2026 | osha.gov |
| Mt. Olympus Resorts, LLC | Wisconsin Dells, WI | Apr 3, 2026 | 1 | $2,009 | $1,406 | Informal settlementAbatement due Apr 17, 2026 | osha.gov |
| Browning Chapman, LLC | Cincinnati, OH | Mar 25, 2026 | 1 | $1,773 | $886 | Informal settlementAbatement due Apr 20, 2026 | osha.gov |
| City of Tolleson - Police Department | Tolleson, AZ | Feb 12, 2026 | 1 | $0 | $0 | OpenAbatement due Feb 15, 2026Contest deadline ~Mar 6, 2026 (est.) | osha.gov |
| R/W Connection, Inc. | Glen Burnie, MD | Dec 30, 2025 | 1 | $0 | $0 | Final order | osha.gov |
| Municipio DE Barceloneta-Natatorio Jos? Antonio Pag?n | Barceloneta, PR | Dec 23, 2025 | 5 | $10,000 | $10,000 | OpenAbatement due Jan 16, 2026Contest deadline ~Jan 15, 2026 (est.) | osha.gov |
| Vigilantes LLC | Caguas, PR | Dec 3, 2025 | 5 | $10,000 | $10,000 | ContestedAbatement due Dec 29, 2025Contested Dec 31, 2025 | osha.gov |
| Universidad Interamericana DE Puerto Rico, Inc. | Hatillo, PR | Dec 3, 2025 | 5 | $10,000 | $10,000 | OpenAbatement due Dec 29, 2025Contest deadline ~Dec 24, 2025 (est.) | osha.gov |
Often cited together
- 1910.1200 Hazard Communication (6 shared inspections)
- 1910.178 Forklifts (4 shared inspections)
- 1910.157 Fire Extinguishers (4 shared inspections)
- 1910.303 Electrical General (4 shared inspections)
- 1910.134 Respiratory Protection (2 shared inspections)
- 1910.1030 Bloodborne Pathogens (2 shared inspections)
- 1904.40 Producing Injury Records (2 shared inspections)
- 1904.29 OSHA 300 and 301 Forms (2 shared inspections)
Questions
What does OSHA standard 1904.30 require?
Employers with more than one establishment must keep a separate OSHA 300 Log for each location expected to operate for a year or longer. Short-term sites may be covered on a single log or tracked by geographic area. The rule also clarifies how to record cases for employees who travel or report to different locations, tying each case to the establishment where the employee normally reports.
How often was 1904.30 cited in the last 12 months?
In the public data as of October 5, 2026, 1904.30 (Multi-Site Recordkeeping) appeared in 15 inspections with citations issued between Oct 5, 2025 and Oct 5, 2026, covering 27 alleged violation items.
Which part of 1904.30 is cited most?
1904.30(a) was the most-cited paragraph, with 27 items: A separate OSHA 300 Log is required for each establishment expected to be in operation for one year or longer.
Which states cite 1904.30 most often?
The most citations under 1904.30 in this period were issued in Arizona, Maryland, Puerto Rico.
What is the typical penalty for a 1904.30 violation?
The median initial (proposed) penalty per item was $2,000; the median current penalty after settlements and amendments was $2,000. Totals: $36,335 proposed, $33,293 current. Penalties vary by violation type, employer size and history, and State Plans set their own amounts.
Are 1904.30 citations final?
Not necessarily. A citation is an allegation until it becomes a final order. 26% of these items were contested, and many others were changed in settlements. Each listing shows its current status and a link to the official record.