1926.50 Construction First Aid: citations, penalties and recently cited employers
Data as of October 5, 2026 · citations issued Oct 5, 2025 to Oct 5, 2026
Construction employers must ensure medical personnel are available for advice and that first aid can be given promptly. If no infirmary, clinic, or hospital is reasonably accessible, a person trained in first aid must be on site. The section also requires stocked first aid supplies, emergency transport arrangements, posted emergency phone numbers, and eyewash or drenching facilities where corrosive materials are used.
What the standard requires
- Provide a first-aid-trained person when medical care is not reasonably accessible
- Keep first aid supplies accessible and checked regularly
- Post emergency phone numbers or use an effective communication system
- Provide eyewash or quick-drench facilities where corrosives are present
Hazards it addresses
- Delayed treatment of serious injuries
- Eye and skin burns from corrosive materials
- Worsened outcomes from lack of emergency response
Cited in construction, especially at remote sites, roofing jobs, and concrete or battery-charging operations.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1926.50(c) | A person with valid first aid training must be available when no medical facility is reasonably accessible. | 138 | 138 | $0 |
| 1926.50(g) | Suitable facilities for quick drenching or flushing of the eyes and body must be provided where corrosive materials are used. | 34 | 34 | $1,470 |
| 1926.50(d)(1) | First aid supplies must be easily accessible when required. | 18 | 18 | $0 |
| 1926.50(b) | 11 | 11 | $4,965 | |
| 1926.50(a) | 1 | 1 | $16,550 | |
| 1926.50(e) | 1 | 1 | $6,809 |
Penalties
Across 203 alleged items, OSHA and state-plan offices proposed $357,928 in initial penalties. The current total in the public data is $288,719, 19% lower after settlements, contests and amendments.
By violation type: Other-than-serious 62%; Serious 35%; Repeat 3%; Willful 0%.
Citations by state
| State | Inspections cited | Items | Initial penalties | Current penalties |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Virginia | 81 | 92 | $31,505 | $22,892 |
| Tennessee | 30 | 30 | $8,250 | $7,850 |
| Maryland | 17 | 17 | $23,275 | $19,540 |
| Texas | 15 | 15 | $75,423 | $61,602 |
| Kentucky | 14 | 15 | $50,700 | $41,100 |
| Delaware | 5 | 5 | $37,405 | $29,855 |
| Florida | 5 | 5 | $30,123 | $23,128 |
| Georgia | 4 | 4 | $17,922 | $12,740 |
| Alabama | 3 | 3 | $5,788 | $5,788 |
| Mississippi | 3 | 3 | $4,256 | $2,128 |
| Hawaii | 2 | 2 | $7,035 | $2,500 |
| Nevada | 2 | 2 | $14,067 | $12,258 |
| Oklahoma | 2 | 2 | $9,930 | $9,930 |
| Arkansas | 1 | 1 | $11,585 | $11,585 |
| North Carolina | 1 | 1 | $9,930 | $9,930 |
| New York | 1 | 1 | $6,809 | $6,809 |
| Oregon | 1 | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Pennsylvania | 1 | 1 | $8,276 | $4,138 |
| South Carolina | 1 | 1 | $400 | $400 |
| Wisconsin | 1 | 1 | $3,547 | $3,547 |
By industry
- Construction: 180 inspections
- Administrative & waste services: 4 inspections
- Manufacturing: 2 inspections
- Professional & technical services: 2 inspections
- Accommodation & food services: 1 inspections
- Management of companies: 1 inspections
- Retail trade: 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jim Neece Construction LLC | Glade Spring, VA | Aug 27, 2026 | 1 | $0 | $0 | Final orderAbatement due Nov 5, 2026 | osha.gov |
| Eckhart Construction Services Inc. | Grundy, VA | Aug 27, 2026 | 1 | $0 | $0 | OpenContest deadline ~Sep 18, 2026 (est.) | osha.gov |
| N. C. Hale Contractor, Inc. | Salem, VA | Aug 14, 2026 | 1 | $0 | $0 | Informal settlementAbatement due Sep 2, 2026 | osha.gov |
| Mid-Atlantic Infrastructure LLC | Pounding Mill, VA | Aug 12, 2026 | 2 | $390 | $390 | ContestedAbatement due Sep 8, 2026Contested Sep 4, 2026 | osha.gov |
| Estrada Masonry LLC | Richmond, VA | Aug 11, 2026 | 2 | $0 | $0 | ContestedAbatement due Sep 28, 2026Contested Sep 1, 2026 | osha.gov |
| Fyl Enterprises, LLC | Georgetown, TX | Aug 7, 2026 | 1 | $2,128 | $2,128 | OpenAbatement due Sep 2, 2026Contest deadline ~Aug 28, 2026 (est.) | osha.gov |
| Name withheld (individual) | Eads, TN | Aug 6, 2026 | 1 | $150 | $150 | Final orderAbatement due Aug 21, 2026 | osha.gov |
| JMS Rentals, LLC | Abingdon, VA | Aug 6, 2026 | 1 | $0 | $0 | ContestedAbatement due Sep 25, 2026Contested Aug 20, 2026 | osha.gov |
| Kaufman Concrete Cutting Company | Louisville, KY | Aug 6, 2026 | 1 | $4,000 | $2,400 | Informal settlementAbatement due Sep 1, 2026 | osha.gov |
| Lares Legacy LLC | Richmond, VA | Jul 22, 2026 | 1 | $0 | $0 | OpenContest deadline ~Aug 12, 2026 (est.) | osha.gov |
| Framing Construction, LLC | La Vergne, TN | Jul 22, 2026 | 1 | $0 | $0 | Final orderAbatement due Aug 6, 2026 | osha.gov |
| Wamys Contractors LLC | Richmond, VA | Jul 21, 2026 | 1 | $0 | $0 | Informal settlement | osha.gov |
| Name withheld (individual) | Mount Juliet, TN | Jul 16, 2026 | 1 | $750 | $750 | Final orderAbatement due Jul 31, 2026 | osha.gov |
| Barcon Masonry LLC | Easton, MD | Jul 15, 2026 | 1 | $600 | $600 | OpenAbatement due Jul 23, 2026Contest deadline ~Aug 5, 2026 (est.) | osha.gov |
| Las Framing LLC | Blacksburg, VA | Jul 10, 2026 | 1 | $0 | $0 | Final orderAbatement due Jul 30, 2026 | osha.gov |
| Native Rock LLC | Kailua Kona, HI | Jul 9, 2026 | 1 | $0 | $0 | Informal settlementAbatement due Jul 15, 2026 | osha.gov |
| Cody Joe's Construction LLC | Lebanon, TN | Jul 8, 2026 | 1 | $500 | $500 | Final orderAbatement due Jul 23, 2026 | osha.gov |
| Blake Kolona Painting & General Construction, LLC | Kailua Kona, HI | Jul 1, 2026 | 1 | $7,035 | $2,500 | Informal settlementAbatement due Aug 6, 2026 | osha.gov |
| Interior Specialists Inc. | Las Vegas, NV | Jun 26, 2026 | 1 | $6,029 | $4,220 | Informal settlementAbatement due Jul 6, 2026 | osha.gov |
| FR Siding LLC | Rocky Mount, VA | Jun 26, 2026 | 1 | $0 | $0 | Informal settlementAbatement due Jul 23, 2026 | osha.gov |
| Name withheld (individual) | New Waverly, TX | Jun 18, 2026 | 1 | $4,965 | $4,965 | Final orderAbatement due Jul 9, 2026 | osha.gov |
| Mustard Street Management, LLC | Tulsa, OK | Jun 18, 2026 | 1 | $4,965 | $4,965 | Informal settlementAbatement due Aug 4, 2026 | osha.gov |
| Pure Life Cable Solutions LLC | Hiwassee, VA | Jun 17, 2026 | 2 | $780 | $780 | Final orderAbatement due Jul 14, 2026 | osha.gov |
| Wolf Hills Restoration LLC | Abingdon, VA | Jun 15, 2026 | 1 | $0 | $0 | Final orderAbatement due Jul 10, 2026 | osha.gov |
| OLD Dominion Environmental, Inc. | Milford, VA | Jun 12, 2026 | 1 | $0 | $0 | Final orderAbatement due Jul 30, 2026 | osha.gov |
| Name withheld (individual) | Richmond, VA | Jun 12, 2026 | 2 | $0 | $0 | Final orderAbatement due Jul 30, 2026 | osha.gov |
| Elliott Electrical Inc. | Oxford, MS | Jun 12, 2026 | 1 | $0 | $0 | Final orderAbatement due Jul 29, 2026 | osha.gov |
| Carpenter Construction, LLC | Oxford, MS | Jun 11, 2026 | 1 | $0 | $0 | Final orderAbatement due Jul 28, 2026 | osha.gov |
| Name withheld (individual) | Brandywine, MD | Jun 10, 2026 | 1 | $500 | $333 | Informal settlementAbatement due Jun 18, 2026 | osha.gov |
| MTL Services, LLC | Richmond, VA | Jun 4, 2026 | 1 | $0 | $0 | Final orderAbatement due Jul 22, 2026 | osha.gov |
| Dirt Daddy, LLC | Bixby, OK | Jun 4, 2026 | 1 | $4,965 | $4,965 | ContestedAbatement due Jun 24, 2026Contested Jun 30, 2026 | osha.gov |
| Expert Roofing & Construction, LLC | Madison Heights, VA | Jun 3, 2026 | 1 | $0 | $0 | Informal settlementAbatement due Jul 23, 2026 | osha.gov |
| McMahons Steel Erections LLC | Hickory, KY | Jun 3, 2026 | 1 | $3,500 | $3,500 | Final orderAbatement due Jun 22, 2026 | osha.gov |
| Best Bid, Inc. | Madison Heights, VA | Jun 3, 2026 | 1 | $0 | $0 | ContestedAbatement due Jun 29, 2026Contested Jun 19, 2026 | osha.gov |
| Santos Construction Company, Inc. | Baltimore, MD | Jun 2, 2026 | 1 | $1,400 | $756 | Formal settlementAbatement due Jun 10, 2026Contested Jun 10, 2026 | osha.gov |
| Rentorvations LLC | Hedgesville, WV | Jun 1, 2026 | 1 | $1,702 | $1,000 | Informal settlementAbatement due Jun 18, 2026 | osha.gov |
| PRP Construction Group, LLC | Kenansville, FL | May 28, 2026 | 1 | $7,945 | $5,562 | Informal settlementAbatement due Jun 24, 2026 | osha.gov |
| Five Star Builders LLC | Owensboro, KY | May 22, 2026 | 1 | $3,500 | $2,100 | Informal settlementAbatement due May 26, 2026 | osha.gov |
| RK Partners, LLC | Primm Springs, TN | May 20, 2026 | 1 | $900 | $900 | Final orderAbatement due Jun 5, 2026 | osha.gov |
| R a Masonry Co. | Chesapeake, VA | May 19, 2026 | 1 | $1,440 | $1,440 | Final order | osha.gov |
Often cited together
- 1926.501 Fall Protection (60 shared inspections)
- 1926.503 Fall Protection Training (41 shared inspections)
- 1926.102 Eye and Face Protection (34 shared inspections)
- 1910.1200 Hazard Communication (34 shared inspections)
- 1926.1053 Ladder Safety (32 shared inspections)
- 1926.100 Hard Hats (25 shared inspections)
- 1926.451 Scaffold Safety (24 shared inspections)
- 1926.21 Construction Safety Training (17 shared inspections)
Questions
What does OSHA standard 1926.50 require?
Construction employers must ensure medical personnel are available for advice and that first aid can be given promptly. If no infirmary, clinic, or hospital is reasonably accessible, a person trained in first aid must be on site. The section also requires stocked first aid supplies, emergency transport arrangements, posted emergency phone numbers, and eyewash or drenching facilities where corrosive materials are used.
How often was 1926.50 cited in the last 12 months?
In the public data as of October 5, 2026, 1926.50 (Construction First Aid) appeared in 191 inspections with citations issued between Oct 5, 2025 and Oct 5, 2026, covering 203 alleged violation items.
Which part of 1926.50 is cited most?
1926.50(c) was the most-cited paragraph, with 138 items: A person with valid first aid training must be available when no medical facility is reasonably accessible.
Which states cite 1926.50 most often?
The most citations under 1926.50 in this period were issued in Virginia, Tennessee, Maryland.
What is the typical penalty for a 1926.50 violation?
The median initial (proposed) penalty per item was $150; the median current penalty after settlements and amendments was $100. Totals: $357,928 proposed, $288,719 current. Penalties vary by violation type, employer size and history, and State Plans set their own amounts.
Are 1926.50 citations final?
Not necessarily. A citation is an allegation until it becomes a final order. 15% 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.