1904.39 Severe Injury Reporting: citations, penalties and recently cited employers
Data as of October 5, 2026 · citations issued Oct 5, 2025 to Oct 5, 2026
All employers under OSHA jurisdiction, including those exempt from routine recordkeeping, must report severe work-related events directly to OSHA. A work-related fatality must be reported within eight hours, and an in-patient hospitalization, amputation, or loss of an eye within 24 hours. Reports can be made by phone to the nearest area office, the OSHA hotline, or online. Employers that cannot reach OSHA must keep trying until a report is made.
What the standard requires
- Report work-related fatalities to OSHA within eight hours
- Report in-patient hospitalizations, amputations, and eye losses within 24 hours
- Provide the required details such as location, time, and brief description
- Report deaths within 30 days and hospitalizations within 24 hours of the incident
Hazards it addresses
- Delayed investigation of fatal and catastrophic incidents
- Unaddressed hazards that caused serious injuries
Cited in all sectors, especially construction, manufacturing, and warehousing when OSHA learns of a severe injury from another source.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1904.39(a)(2) | In-patient hospitalizations, amputations, and losses of an eye must be reported within 24 hours. | 549 | 549 | $5,000 |
| 1904.39(a)(1) | Fatalities must be reported to OSHA within eight hours of the employer learning of them. | 120 | 120 | $3,547 |
| 1904.39(a) | 1 | 1 | $6,300 | |
| 1904.39(a)(3) | 1 | 1 | $2,467 |
Penalties
Across 671 alleged items, OSHA and state-plan offices proposed $3,793,556 in initial penalties. The current total in the public data is $2,613,769, 31% lower after settlements, contests and amendments.
By violation type: Other-than-serious 97%; Serious 3%; Repeat 1%.
Citations by state
| State | Inspections cited | Items | Initial penalties | Current penalties |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Texas | 132 | 132 | $1,002,155 | $714,398 |
| Florida | 52 | 56 | $314,773 | $237,423 |
| New York | 52 | 52 | $328,886 | $185,546 |
| Kentucky | 40 | 41 | $234,475 | $167,165 |
| North Carolina | 36 | 39 | $99,797 | $84,208 |
| Illinois | 32 | 32 | $253,159 | $164,848 |
| New Jersey | 29 | 30 | $176,443 | $144,318 |
| Ohio | 25 | 25 | $125,802 | $73,071 |
| Iowa | 20 | 21 | $10,048 | $6,439 |
| Pennsylvania | 20 | 20 | $148,576 | $93,800 |
| Alabama | 17 | 17 | $124,711 | $75,891 |
| Indiana | 16 | 16 | $9,750 | $6,680 |
| Georgia | 12 | 12 | $57,652 | $37,650 |
| Missouri | 12 | 12 | $92,872 | $71,236 |
| Oklahoma | 12 | 13 | $68,989 | $41,651 |
| Arizona | 10 | 10 | $17,550 | $17,550 |
| Connecticut | 10 | 10 | $40,913 | $30,223 |
| Wyoming | 10 | 11 | $45,000 | $45,000 |
| Maine | 9 | 9 | $109,516 | $54,404 |
| Wisconsin | 9 | 9 | $55,783 | $29,750 |
By industry
- Construction: 195 inspections
- Manufacturing: 132 inspections
- Administrative & waste services: 48 inspections
- Transportation & warehousing: 37 inspections
- Wholesale trade: 35 inspections
- Retail trade: 34 inspections
- Other services: 27 inspections
- Accommodation & food services: 26 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| H & G Roofing LLC | Fort Bragg, NC | Sep 3, 2026 | 1 | $3,547 | $2,128 | Informal settlementAbatement due Sep 30, 2026 | osha.gov |
| Double M Trucking, Inc. | East Moline, IL | Sep 3, 2026 | 1 | $2,838 | $2,838 | OpenContest deadline ~Sep 25, 2026 (est.) | osha.gov |
| T. H. Construction, LLC | Tarboro, NC | Sep 2, 2026 | 1 | $2,000 | $2,000 | Final orderAbatement due Sep 8, 2026 | osha.gov |
| F & F Roofing Co., Inc. | Commack, NY | Aug 31, 2026 | 1 | $3,547 | $3,547 | ContestedAbatement due Sep 11, 2026Contested Sep 15, 2026 | osha.gov |
| APG Polytech, LLC | Apple Grove, WV | Aug 28, 2026 | 1 | $10,641 | $7,500 | Informal settlement | osha.gov |
| Protrans Logistics Services Inc. | Fort Edward, NY | Aug 28, 2026 | 1 | $8,276 | $8,276 | Final order | osha.gov |
| Specialty Tapes Manufacturing, LLC | Franksville, WI | Aug 28, 2026 | 1 | $8,276 | $2,000 | Informal settlementAbatement due Dec 31, 2026 | osha.gov |
| Marin Construction LLC | Scottsdale, AZ | Aug 27, 2026 | 1 | $1,000 | $1,000 | OpenAbatement due Aug 30, 2026Contest deadline ~Sep 18, 2026 (est.) | osha.gov |
| Name withheld (individual) | Holmdel, NJ | Aug 27, 2026 | 1 | $11,823 | $11,823 | OpenContest deadline ~Sep 18, 2026 (est.) | osha.gov |
| Webasto Roof Systems Inc. | Lexington, KY | Aug 27, 2026 | 1 | $7,000 | $4,200 | Informal settlementAbatement due Aug 31, 2026 | osha.gov |
| International Ingredient Corporation | Cleburne, TX | Aug 26, 2026 | 1 | $9,458 | $5,675 | Informal settlement | osha.gov |
| Ossur North America Inc. | Orlando, FL | Aug 26, 2026 | 1 | $9,458 | $9,458 | OpenAbatement due Sep 22, 2026Contest deadline ~Sep 17, 2026 (est.) | osha.gov |
| Waste Connections, Inc. | Randolph, NJ | Aug 25, 2026 | 1 | $11,823 | $11,823 | OpenAbatement due Sep 22, 2026Contest deadline ~Sep 16, 2026 (est.) | osha.gov |
| South Texas Health System | Mcallen, TX | Aug 24, 2026 | 1 | $5,000 | $3,000 | Informal settlementAbatement due Sep 11, 2026 | osha.gov |
| Land Rover of Ocala | Ocala, FL | Aug 24, 2026 | 1 | $6,621 | $6,621 | OpenAbatement due Oct 9, 2026Contest deadline ~Sep 15, 2026 (est.) | osha.gov |
| Ohio Valley Veneer, Inc. | Piketon, OH | Aug 21, 2026 | 1 | $8,276 | $500 | Informal settlementAbatement due Oct 8, 2026 | osha.gov |
| Z78 Ministries | Medina, TX | Aug 20, 2026 | 1 | $2,838 | $1,419 | Informal settlementAbatement due Sep 9, 2026 | osha.gov |
| Federal Bureau of Investigation | San Antonio, TX | Aug 20, 2026 | 1 | $0 | $0 | OpenAbatement due Sep 16, 2026Contest deadline ~Sep 11, 2026 (est.) | osha.gov |
| MKS Group, LLC | Lenoir, NC | Aug 20, 2026 | 1 | $1,500 | $1,500 | ContestedAbatement due Aug 24, 2026Contested Sep 3, 2026 | osha.gov |
| Jobs Building Services, LLC | Houston, TX | Aug 20, 2026 | 1 | $6,621 | $3,973 | Informal settlementAbatement due Sep 1, 2026 | osha.gov |
| Centex Maintenance Services, LLC | Houston, TX | Aug 20, 2026 | 1 | $6,621 | $5,297 | OpenAbatement due Sep 16, 2026Contest deadline ~Sep 11, 2026 (est.) | osha.gov |
| Name withheld (individual) | Harrodsburg, KY | Aug 19, 2026 | 1 | $7,000 | $7,000 | Final orderAbatement due Aug 24, 2026 | osha.gov |
| Westville Correctional Facility | Westville, IN | Aug 19, 2026 | 1 | $750 | $750 | Final orderAbatement due Sep 14, 2026 | osha.gov |
| Estrada Concrete Company, LLC | Richardson, TX | Aug 19, 2026 | 1 | $11,823 | $11,823 | Informal settlementAbatement due Sep 15, 2026 | osha.gov |
| Samuel, Son & Co. (usa) Inc. | Birmingham, AL | Aug 18, 2026 | 1 | $12,059 | $7,235 | Informal settlementAbatement due Sep 14, 2026 | osha.gov |
| J-M Manufacturing Co., Inc. | Tulsa, OK | Aug 18, 2026 | 1 | $7,035 | $7,035 | OpenContest deadline ~Sep 9, 2026 (est.) | osha.gov |
| Country Meats, LLC | Ocala, FL | Aug 17, 2026 | 1 | $6,621 | $6,621 | OpenAbatement due Sep 11, 2026Contest deadline ~Sep 8, 2026 (est.) | osha.gov |
| Name withheld (individual) | Dallas, TX | Aug 17, 2026 | 1 | $2,838 | $2,838 | OpenAbatement due Sep 11, 2026Contest deadline ~Sep 8, 2026 (est.) | osha.gov |
| C & S Canopy, Inc. | Clanton, AL | Aug 17, 2026 | 1 | $9,931 | $6,952 | Informal settlement | osha.gov |
| Cart.com, Inc. | Garland, TX | Aug 14, 2026 | 1 | $9,458 | $4,729 | Informal settlement | osha.gov |
| U.S. Cotton LLC | Cleveland, OH | Aug 14, 2026 | 1 | $11,823 | $5,911 | Informal settlementAbatement due Sep 10, 2026 | osha.gov |
| Latino's Meat Distributors | Houston, TX | Aug 14, 2026 | 1 | $2,838 | $0 | Informal settlementAbatement due Aug 20, 2026 | osha.gov |
| L & M Towing and Repair, Inc. | Vermilion, OH | Aug 14, 2026 | 1 | $3,547 | $2,660 | Informal settlementAbatement due Aug 25, 2026 | osha.gov |
| Eagle Ridge Golf Course, Inc. | Paris, IL | Aug 14, 2026 | 1 | $2,838 | $2,838 | Final order | osha.gov |
| Leclair Group, Inc. | Jacksonville, FL | Aug 13, 2026 | 1 | $2,838 | $1,987 | Informal settlement | osha.gov |
| R2 Fabrication, LLC | Fort Worth, TX | Aug 13, 2026 | 1 | $8,276 | $8,276 | OpenAbatement due Aug 27, 2026Contest deadline ~Sep 3, 2026 (est.) | osha.gov |
| Rudd Container Corporation | Chicago, IL | Aug 13, 2026 | 1 | $8,276 | $5,800 | Informal settlement | osha.gov |
| Name withheld (individual) | Louisville, KY | Aug 11, 2026 | 1 | $7,000 | $7,000 | Final orderAbatement due Aug 17, 2026 | osha.gov |
| Alliance Irrigation, LLC | Hartley, TX | Aug 10, 2026 | 1 | $4,965 | $4,965 | ContestedAbatement due Sep 8, 2026Contested Aug 31, 2026 | osha.gov |
| Burkmann Feeds of Glasgow LLC | Lamb, KY | Aug 10, 2026 | 1 | $7,000 | $4,200 | Informal settlementAbatement due Aug 14, 2026 | osha.gov |
Often cited together
- 1910.147 Lockout/Tagout (52 shared inspections)
- 1926.501 Fall Protection (47 shared inspections)
- 1910.132 PPE General Requirements (43 shared inspections)
- 1910.212 Machine Guarding (42 shared inspections)
- 1910.1200 Hazard Communication (36 shared inspections)
- 1926.503 Fall Protection Training (36 shared inspections)
- 1910.178 Forklifts (28 shared inspections)
- 1926.21 Construction Safety Training (26 shared inspections)
Questions
What does OSHA standard 1904.39 require?
All employers under OSHA jurisdiction, including those exempt from routine recordkeeping, must report severe work-related events directly to OSHA. A work-related fatality must be reported within eight hours, and an in-patient hospitalization, amputation, or loss of an eye within 24 hours. Reports can be made by phone to the nearest area office, the OSHA hotline, or online. Employers that cannot reach OSHA must keep trying until a report is made.
How often was 1904.39 cited in the last 12 months?
In the public data as of October 5, 2026, 1904.39 (Severe Injury Reporting) appeared in 656 inspections with citations issued between Oct 5, 2025 and Oct 5, 2026, covering 671 alleged violation items.
Which part of 1904.39 is cited most?
1904.39(a)(2) was the most-cited paragraph, with 549 items: In-patient hospitalizations, amputations, and losses of an eye must be reported within 24 hours.
Which states cite 1904.39 most often?
The most citations under 1904.39 in this period were issued in Texas, Florida, New York.
What is the typical penalty for a 1904.39 violation?
The median initial (proposed) penalty per item was $4,256; the median current penalty after settlements and amendments was $2,838. Totals: $3,793,556 proposed, $2,613,769 current. Penalties vary by violation type, employer size and history, and State Plans set their own amounts.
Are 1904.39 citations final?
Not necessarily. A citation is an allegation until it becomes a final order. 11% 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.