OSHA’s Most Frequently Cited Violations on Texas Construction Sites
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Why OSHA Violations Matter for Texas Construction Workers
The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) publishes annual data on its most frequently cited safety violations. These violations highlight the hazards that most often lead to injuries and fatalities on construction sites. For Texas workers, where construction is booming, understanding these risks is critical to staying safe and knowing your rights. Nobody wants to be the next worker injured on a construction site in Texas.
At MLF Legal, our construction accident attorneys represent injured construction workers across Texas, helping them pursue compensation when employers fail to follow OSHA standards.
OSHA’s Top Construction Violations in 2025
The most common construction site accidents and frequently cited safety violations include the following:
Fall Protection – General Requirements (1926.501)
Falls remain the leading cause of construction fatalities. OSHA cited over 5,900 violations in 2025 for lack of proper fall protection.
Hazard Communication (1910.1200)
Employers must inform workers about hazardous chemicals. More than 2,500 violations were issued for failing to provide training or proper labeling.
Ladders (1926.1053)
Improper ladder use or defective ladders caused over 2,400 citations in 2025.
Scaffolding (1926.451)
Unsafe scaffolding setups led to nearly 1,900 violations, often tied to missing guardrails or improper planking.
Electrical Safety (1926.400–449, 1926.950–968)
Faulty wiring, exposed live parts, and lack of grounding remain common violations, contributing to electrocution risks.
Excavations (1926.650–652)
Trench collapses are deadly. OSHA continues to cite employers for failing to provide protective systems.
Personal Protective Equipment (1926.95–.107)
Eye, face, and respiratory protection violations remain high, with over 1,600 citations in 2025.
FAQ's Most Frequent Construction Violations
Fall protection, hazard communication, ladders, scaffolding, electrical safety, and excavation hazards are among the top violations.
Falls are the leading cause of construction fatalities, and many employers fail to provide guardrails, harnesses, or training.
Yes. Depending on whether your employer carries workers’ comp, you may pursue nonsubscriber or third‑party claims.
OSHA citations can strengthen wrongful death claims by proving employer negligence or unsafe practices.
Report unsafe conditions, document hazards, and contact a lawyer if you’re injured. OSHA also accepts anonymous complaints.
Injured at work in Texas and your employer doesn’t have workers’ comp?
You may have the right to sue and recover full compensation.
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Why These Violations Are So Serious in Texas
- High Growth Industry: Texas leads the nation in construction employment, increasing exposure to hazards and frequently cited safety violations.
- Nonsubscriber Employers: Many Texas employers opt out of workers’ comp, leaving workers to pursue negligence claims.
- Multiple Contractors: Complex job sites make it harder to enforce consistent safety standards.
What to Do If You’re Injured on a Construction Site In Texas
- Report the accident immediately.
- Seek medical treatment and document your injuries.
- Preserve evidence—photos, witness names, and unsafe conditions.
- Contact a Texas construction site injury lawyer to protect your rights.
Speak With a Texas Construction Site Injury Lawyer Today
If you’ve been injured on a construction site in Texas due to an OSHA violation, you may have claims against your employer or third parties.
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