# MSHA mine safety citations by state, 2026

> As of 2026-11-04, Zalwin tracks 35,476 MSHA citations. The largest group is WV with 7,191 (20% of the total); the groups shown sum to $11,762,354 in proposed penalty. Figures are computed from public records and refresh automatically.

| Group | Records | Total proposed penalty | Median proposed penalty |
|---|---|---|---|
| WV | 7,191 | $4,479,524 | $245 |
| TX | 2,675 | $840,050 | $151 |
| PA | 2,181 | $497,278 | $151 |
| KY | 1,934 | $452,814 | $151 |
| AL | 1,715 | $1,565,197 | $504 |
| IL | 1,356 | $850,082 | $267 |
| MO | 944 | $377,458 | $177 |
| NY | 941 | $375,667 | $151 |
| NV | 867 | $565,757 | $336 |
| CO | 863 | $393,534 | $193 |
| UT | 790 | $290,828 | $168 |
| AZ | 732 | $268,247 | $151 |
| IN | 726 | $326,807 | $165 |
| NM | 713 | $290,278 | $193 |
| VA | 690 | $188,833 | $177 |

Source: https://zalwin.com/reports/msha-and-workplace-safety-citation-benchmarks-2026 (updated 2026-11-04).