1926.601 Jobsite Motor Vehicles: citations, penalties and recently cited employers
Data as of October 5, 2026 · citations issued Oct 5, 2025 to Oct 5, 2026
This section covers motor vehicles operating within an off-highway jobsite that is not open to public traffic. Vehicles must have working brakes, lights, horns, and windshields, and vehicles with an obstructed rear view must have a reverse signal alarm or use an observer when backing. Seat belts must be installed, and all vehicles in use must be checked at the beginning of each shift.
What the standard requires
- Equip vehicles with working brakes, horns, and lights
- Provide backup alarms or use an observer for obstructed rear views
- Install seat belts where required
- Inspect vehicles at the start of each shift
Hazards it addresses
- Workers struck by backing vehicles
- Rollovers and ejection
- Collisions from brake or steering failure
Cited at large construction, road building, and site development projects with dump trucks and service vehicles.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1926.601(b)(4) | Vehicles with an obstructed rear view must have a reverse signal alarm or be backed only with an observer signaling. | 7 | 7 | $400 |
| 1926.601(b)(14) | Vehicles in use must be checked at the beginning of each shift to ensure parts and safety devices are in working order. | 6 | 6 | $0 |
| 1926.601(b)(3) | 3 | 3 | $3,500 | |
| 1926.601(b)(4)(ii) | Vehicles with an obstructed rear view must have a reverse signal alarm or be backed only with an observer signaling. | 3 | 3 | $6,300 |
| 1926.601(b)(5) | 3 | 3 | $0 | |
| 1926.601(b)(4)(i) | Vehicles with an obstructed rear view must have a reverse signal alarm or be backed only with an observer signaling. | 2 | 2 | $6,009 |
Penalties
Across 24 alleged items, OSHA and state-plan offices proposed $81,116 in initial penalties. The current total in the public data is $75,260, 7% lower after settlements, contests and amendments.
By violation type: Serious 67%; Other-than-serious 33%.
Citations by state
| State | Inspections cited | Items | Initial penalties | Current penalties |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Michigan | 8 | 8 | $2,100 | $1,450 |
| Kentucky | 3 | 3 | $16,050 | $14,650 |
| New York | 2 | 3 | $0 | $0 |
| South Carolina | 2 | 2 | $3,875 | $3,875 |
| Georgia | 1 | 1 | $1,929 | $1,929 |
| Massachusetts | 1 | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Maryland | 1 | 1 | $1,375 | $1,375 |
| Minnesota | 1 | 1 | $25,000 | $25,000 |
| New Jersey | 1 | 1 | $4,965 | $3,476 |
| New Mexico | 1 | 1 | $16,554 | $16,554 |
| Pennsylvania | 1 | 1 | $9,268 | $6,951 |
| South Dakota | 1 | 1 | $0 | $0 |
By industry
- Construction: 21 inspections
- Administrative & waste services: 1 inspections
- Agriculture, forestry & fishing: 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Smith's Landscape and Lakeside, LLC | Delton, MI | Jul 2, 2026 | 1 | $400 | $200 | Informal settlementAbatement due Jul 22, 2026 | osha.gov |
| Scottys Contracting - Stone LLC | Tiny Town, KY | Jun 24, 2026 | 1 | $6,300 | $6,300 | ContestedAbatement due Jul 13, 2026Contested Jul 14, 2026 | osha.gov |
| KY Kytc - Hwy- District 3 - Russellville Section O | Tiny Town, KY | Jun 24, 2026 | 1 | $7,000 | $5,600 | Informal settlementAbatement due Jul 13, 2026 | osha.gov |
| Ruidoso, Village of, Streets Department | Ruidoso, NM | May 27, 2026 | 1 | $16,554 | $16,554 | Final order | osha.gov |
| J.S.C. Construction, LLC | Holyoke, MA | Apr 1, 2026 | 1 | $0 | $0 | Final orderAbatement due May 18, 2026 | osha.gov |
| Greenport Village Highway Department | Greenport, NY | Mar 24, 2026 | 2 | $0 | $0 | Final orderAbatement due Apr 10, 2026 | osha.gov |
| All Seasons Underground Construction Inc. | Owosso, MI | Mar 13, 2026 | 1 | $400 | $400 | Final orderAbatement due Apr 1, 2026 | osha.gov |
| Coogler Construction Co. Inc. | Orangeburg, SC | Feb 25, 2026 | 1 | $3,500 | $3,500 | Final orderAbatement due Mar 3, 2026 | osha.gov |
| Dave Wolters Construction, LLC | Rockford, MI | Feb 13, 2026 | 1 | $0 | $0 | Informal settlementAbatement due Mar 5, 2026 | osha.gov |
| JLN Construction Services, LLC | Baltimore, MD | Feb 4, 2026 | 1 | $1,375 | $1,375 | Final orderAbatement due Feb 12, 2026 | osha.gov |
| Shafer Contracting Co. Inc. | Burnsville, MN | Feb 4, 2026 | 1 | $25,000 | $25,000 | Formal settlementAbatement due Feb 9, 2026Contested Feb 18, 2026 | osha.gov |
| Martinez Masonry, Inc. | Garden Cty, GA | Jan 29, 2026 | 1 | $1,929 | $1,929 | Final order | osha.gov |
| A & R Fence and Guiderail LLC | Winslow, NJ | Jan 20, 2026 | 1 | $4,965 | $3,476 | Final orderAbatement due Jul 22, 2026Contested Feb 2, 2026 | osha.gov |
| J N J Construction, Inc. | Watertown, SD | Jan 14, 2026 | 1 | $0 | $0 | Informal settlementAbatement due Feb 17, 2026 | osha.gov |
| Joseph W. Davis, Inc. | Spring City, PA | Jan 7, 2026 | 1 | $9,268 | $6,951 | Formal settlementAbatement due Jan 27, 2026Contested Jan 22, 2026 | osha.gov |
| Wobig Construction Co., Inc. | Saginaw, MI | Jan 5, 2026 | 1 | $900 | $450 | Informal settlement | osha.gov |
| Otsego County Highway Department Gilbertsville Patrol | Gilbertsville, NY | Dec 22, 2025 | 1 | $0 | $0 | Final orderAbatement due Jan 12, 2026 | osha.gov |
| HMC, LLC | Clawson, MI | Mar 12, 2026 | 1 | $0 | $0 | Final orderAbatement due Dec 18, 2025 | osha.gov |
| Warner Excavation LLC | Dewitt, MI | Nov 25, 2025 | 1 | $400 | $400 | Final orderAbatement due Dec 15, 2025 | osha.gov |
| Gaddie-Shamrock LLC | Sulphur Well, KY | Nov 19, 2025 | 1 | $2,750 | $2,750 | Final orderAbatement due Nov 24, 2025 | osha.gov |
| Name withheld (individual) | Rockford, MI | Nov 12, 2025 | 1 | $0 | $0 | Informal settlementAbatement due Dec 2, 2025 | osha.gov |
| Fansler Construction | North Augusta, SC | Oct 31, 2025 | 1 | $375 | $375 | Informal settlementAbatement due Nov 6, 2025 | osha.gov |
| Centerline Builders LLC | Greenville, MI | Oct 22, 2025 | 1 | $0 | $0 | Final order | osha.gov |
Often cited together
- 1926.21 Construction Safety Training (2 shared inspections)
- 1926.200 Construction Signs and Tags (2 shared inspections)
- 1926.652 Trench Cave-In Protection (1 shared inspections)
- 1926.102 Eye and Face Protection (1 shared inspections)
- 1926.651 Excavation Safety (1 shared inspections)
- 1910.132 PPE General Requirements (1 shared inspections)
- 1910.157 Fire Extinguishers (1 shared inspections)
- 1910.242 Hand & Power Tools (1 shared inspections)
Questions
What does OSHA standard 1926.601 require?
This section covers motor vehicles operating within an off-highway jobsite that is not open to public traffic. Vehicles must have working brakes, lights, horns, and windshields, and vehicles with an obstructed rear view must have a reverse signal alarm or use an observer when backing. Seat belts must be installed, and all vehicles in use must be checked at the beginning of each shift.
How often was 1926.601 cited in the last 12 months?
In the public data as of October 5, 2026, 1926.601 (Jobsite Motor Vehicles) appeared in 23 inspections with citations issued between Oct 5, 2025 and Oct 5, 2026, covering 24 alleged violation items.
Which part of 1926.601 is cited most?
1926.601(b)(4) was the most-cited paragraph, with 7 items: Vehicles with an obstructed rear view must have a reverse signal alarm or be backed only with an observer signaling.
Which states cite 1926.601 most often?
The most citations under 1926.601 in this period were issued in Michigan, Kentucky, New York.
What is the typical penalty for a 1926.601 violation?
The median initial (proposed) penalty per item was $400; the median current penalty after settlements and amendments was $400. Totals: $81,116 proposed, $75,260 current. Penalties vary by violation type, employer size and history, and State Plans set their own amounts.
Are 1926.601 citations final?
Not necessarily. A citation is an allegation until it becomes a final order. 17% 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.