Most Cited OSHA Standards
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Part buttons are 29 CFR part numbers: 1910 Occupational Safety and Health Standards, 1926 Safety and Health Regulations for Construction, 1904 Recording and Reporting Occupational Injuries and Illnesses. Other codes are everything else, including the general duty clause (5A0001), other CFR parts, and codes State Plans record under their own numbering. Year and State are one choice: we hold no view of standards by state and year together, so the page never labels a state's all-years rows with a year.
Top 50 standards, 1980
29 CFR part 1910, Occupational Safety and Health Standards: 103,972 citations, 65.3% of all citations in this view.
| Rank | Standard | Citations | Share of all citations | Inspections | Initial penalties | Current penalties |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1910.309 | 14,564 | 9.14% | 6,588 | $1,214,289 | $809,961 |
| 2 | 1910.219Mechanical Power-Transmission ApparatusTitle checked against CFR editions from 1997 on, except 2002. | 9,938 | 6.24% | 4,899 | $963,214 | $689,892 |
| 3 | 1910.212General Requirements for All Machines (Machine Guarding)Title checked against CFR editions from 1997 on, except 2002. | 6,697 | 4.20% | 4,866 | $1,151,278 | $810,037 |
| 4 | 1910.134Respiratory ProtectionTitle checked against CFR editions from 1997 on, except 2002. | 5,897 | 3.70% | 1,973 | $612,006 | $293,859 |
| 5 | 1910.215Abrasive Wheel MachineryTitle checked against CFR editions from 1997 on, except 2002. | 5,063 | 3.18% | 3,091 | $233,729 | $165,130 |
| 6 | 1910.1025LeadTitle checked against CFR editions from 1997 on, except 2025. | 4,596 | 2.89% | 798 | $1,158,429 | $459,627 |
| 7 | 1910.217Mechanical Power PressesTitle checked against CFR editions from 1997 on, except 2002. | 4,146 | 2.60% | 1,299 | $620,319 | $404,380 |
| 8 | 1910.106 | 4,067 | 2.55% | 2,184 | $328,694 | $209,537 |
| 9 | 1910.213Woodworking Machinery RequirementsTitle checked against CFR editions from 1997 on, except 2002. | 3,590 | 2.25% | 1,694 | $370,106 | $278,481 |
| 10 | 1910.252General requirementsTitle checked against CFR editions from 1997 on, except 2002. | 3,356 | 2.11% | 2,193 | $400,231 | $187,894 |
| 11 | 1910.23LaddersRewritten effective January 17, 2017. Figures include the earlier text. | 3,345 | 2.10% | 2,421 | $406,231 | $269,776 |
| 12 | 1910.22 | 3,113 | 1.95% | 2,539 | $237,121 | $134,534 |
| 13 | 1910.107Spray Finishing Using Flammable and Combustible MaterialsTitle checked against CFR editions from 1997 on, except 2002. | 3,098 | 1.94% | 1,256 | $249,166 | $156,237 |
| 14 | 1910.95Occupational Noise ExposureTitle checked against CFR editions from 1997 on, except 2002. | 2,638 | 1.66% | 1,290 | $840,626 | $490,192 |
| 15 | 1910.178Powered Industrial TrucksTitle checked against CFR editions from 1997 on, except 2002. | 2,491 | 1.56% | 1,808 | $214,210 | $130,888 |
| 16 | 1910.37 | 2,239 | 1.41% | 1,715 | $64,750 | $39,985 |
| 17 | 1910.157Portable Fire ExtinguishersTitle checked against CFR editions from 1997 on, except 2002. | 2,051 | 1.29% | 1,614 | $11,345 | $8,006 |
| 18 | 1910.1000Air ContaminantsTitle checked against CFR editions from 1997 on, except 2025. | 1,948 | 1.22% | 885 | $321,987 | $166,447 |
| 19 | 1910.179Overhead and Gantry CranesTitle checked against CFR editions from 1997 on, except 2002. | 1,728 | 1.08% | 762 | $293,359 | $173,357 |
| 20 | 1910.132General requirementsTitle checked against CFR editions from 1997 on, except 2002. | 1,681 | 1.06% | 1,617 | $420,410 | $276,043 |
| 21 | 1910.151Medical Services and First AidTitle checked against CFR editions from 1997 on, except 2002. | 1,465 | 0.92% | 1,409 | $140,263 | $106,491 |
| 22 | 1910.133Eye and Face ProtectionTitle checked against CFR editions from 1997 on, except 2002. | 1,241 | 0.78% | 1,198 | $156,831 | $103,274 |
| 23 | 1910.94VentilationTitle checked against CFR editions from 1997 on, except 2002. | 1,121 | 0.70% | 601 | $121,740 | $76,272 |
| 24 | 1910.1001AsbestosTitle checked against CFR editions from 1997 on, except 2025. | 1,061 | 0.67% | 377 | $358,790 | $141,966 |
| 25 | 1910.242Hand and Portable Powered Tools and Equipment, GeneralTitle checked against CFR editions from 1997 on, except 2002. | 1,035 | 0.65% | 991 | $51,358 | $36,149 |
| 26 | 1910.142Temporary Labor CampsTitle checked against CFR editions from 1997 on, except 2002. | 1,017 | 0.64% | 402 | $3,905 | $2,995 |
| 27 | 1910.184SlingsTitle checked against CFR editions from 1997 on, except 2002. | 954 | 0.60% | 495 | $81,875 | $46,794 |
| 28 | 1910.141SanitationTitle checked against CFR editions from 1997 on, except 2002. | 898 | 0.56% | 667 | $47,045 | $24,774 |
| 29 | 1910.176Handling Materials - GeneralTitle checked against CFR editions from 1997 on, except 2002. | 837 | 0.53% | 755 | $103,629 | $70,458 |
| 30 | 1910.36 | 761 | 0.48% | 685 | $72,530 | $47,587 |
| 31 | 1910.261Pulp, Paper, and Paperboard MillsTitle checked against CFR editions from 1997 on, except 2002. | 631 | 0.40% | 124 | $144,026 | $99,307 |
| 32 | 1910.1029Coke Oven EmissionsTitle checked against CFR editions from 1997 on, except 2025. | 546 | 0.34% | 16 | $1,377,660 | $155,160 |
| 33 | 1910.27 | 540 | 0.34% | 366 | $82,878 | $52,369 |
| 34 | 1910.110Storage and Handling of Liquefied Petroleum GasesTitle checked against CFR editions from 1997 on, except 2002. | 529 | 0.33% | 427 | $20,480 | $12,811 |
| 35 | 1910.24 | 522 | 0.33% | 449 | $37,215 | $24,482 |
| 36 | 1910.243Guarding of Portable Powered ToolsTitle checked against CFR editions from 1997 on, except 2002. | 499 | 0.31% | 470 | $83,137 | $62,825 |
| 37 | 1910.25 | 400 | 0.25% | 372 | $11,830 | $6,225 |
| 38 | 1910.1018Inorganic ArsenicTitle checked against CFR editions from 1997 on, except 2025. | 394 | 0.25% | 53 | $132,760 | $56,570 |
| 39 | 1910.108 | 378 | 0.24% | 173 | $36,100 | $19,080 |
| 40 | 1910.180Crawler Locomotive and Truck CranesTitle checked against CFR editions from 1997 on, except 2002. | 320 | 0.20% | 157 | $25,960 | $18,666 |
| 41 | 1910.265SawmillsTitle checked against CFR editions from 1997 on, except 2002. | 312 | 0.20% | 106 | $35,510 | $27,754 |
| 42 | 1910.101Compressed Gases (General Requirements)Title checked against CFR editions from 1997 on, except 2002. | 191 | 0.12% | 175 | $12,870 | $8,415 |
| 43 | 1910.145Specifications for Accident Prevention Signs and TagsTitle checked against CFR editions from 1997 on, except 2002. | 187 | 0.12% | 182 | $6,150 | $5,300 |
| 44 | 1910.28 | 174 | 0.11% | 144 | $82,560 | $36,416 |
| 45 | 1910.244Other Portable Tools and EquipmentTitle checked against CFR editions from 1997 on, except 2002. | 167 | 0.10% | 148 | $26,550 | $13,629 |
| 46 | 1910.26 | 120 | 0.08% | 113 | $4,865 | $3,320 |
| 47 | 1910.169Air ReceiversTitle checked against CFR editions from 1997 on, except 2002. | 109 | 0.07% | 95 | $7,330 | $5,525 |
| 48 | 1910.30 | 107 | 0.07% | 92 | $8,090 | $3,160 |
| 49 | 1910.262TextilesTitle checked against CFR editions from 1997 on, except 2002. | 104 | 0.07% | 59 | $16,695 | $11,475 |
| 50 | 1910.177Servicing Multi-Piece and Single Piece Rim WheelsTitle checked against CFR editions from 1997 on, except 2002. | 82 | 0.05% | 35 | $6,340 | $4,356 |
Order: most citations first. Bars compare the rows shown. Tap a standard for all figures.
11910.30914,5649.14% of all6,588inspections$809,961current penalties
- Citations
- 14,564
- Inspections
- 6,588
- Current penalties
- $809,961
- Initial penalties
- $1,214,289
- Share of all citations
- 9.14%
21910.219Mechanical Power-Transmission ApparatusCFR title checked from 1997 on, except 20029,9386.24% of all4,899inspections$689,892current penalties
- Citations
- 9,938
- Inspections
- 4,899
- Current penalties
- $689,892
- Initial penalties
- $963,214
- Share of all citations
- 6.24%
31910.212General Requirements for All Machines (Machine Guarding)CFR title checked from 1997 on, except 20026,6974.20% of all4,866inspections$810,037current penalties
- Citations
- 6,697
- Inspections
- 4,866
- Current penalties
- $810,037
- Initial penalties
- $1,151,278
- Share of all citations
- 4.20%
41910.134Respiratory ProtectionCFR title checked from 1997 on, except 20025,8973.70% of all1,973inspections$293,859current penalties
- Citations
- 5,897
- Inspections
- 1,973
- Current penalties
- $293,859
- Initial penalties
- $612,006
- Share of all citations
- 3.70%
51910.215Abrasive Wheel MachineryCFR title checked from 1997 on, except 20025,0633.18% of all3,091inspections$165,130current penalties
- Citations
- 5,063
- Inspections
- 3,091
- Current penalties
- $165,130
- Initial penalties
- $233,729
- Share of all citations
- 3.18%
61910.1025LeadCFR title checked from 1997 on, except 20254,5962.89% of all798inspections$459,627current penalties
- Citations
- 4,596
- Inspections
- 798
- Current penalties
- $459,627
- Initial penalties
- $1,158,429
- Share of all citations
- 2.89%
71910.217Mechanical Power PressesCFR title checked from 1997 on, except 20024,1462.60% of all1,299inspections$404,380current penalties
- Citations
- 4,146
- Inspections
- 1,299
- Current penalties
- $404,380
- Initial penalties
- $620,319
- Share of all citations
- 2.60%
81910.1064,0672.55% of all2,184inspections$209,537current penalties
- Citations
- 4,067
- Inspections
- 2,184
- Current penalties
- $209,537
- Initial penalties
- $328,694
- Share of all citations
- 2.55%
91910.213Woodworking Machinery RequirementsCFR title checked from 1997 on, except 20023,5902.25% of all1,694inspections$278,481current penalties
- Citations
- 3,590
- Inspections
- 1,694
- Current penalties
- $278,481
- Initial penalties
- $370,106
- Share of all citations
- 2.25%
101910.252General requirementsCFR title checked from 1997 on, except 20023,3562.11% of all2,193inspections$187,894current penalties
- Citations
- 3,356
- Inspections
- 2,193
- Current penalties
- $187,894
- Initial penalties
- $400,231
- Share of all citations
- 2.11%
111910.23LaddersRewritten 2017; includes earlier text3,3452.10% of all2,421inspections$269,776current penalties
- Citations
- 3,345
- Inspections
- 2,421
- Current penalties
- $269,776
- Initial penalties
- $406,231
- Share of all citations
- 2.10%
121910.223,1131.95% of all2,539inspections$134,534current penalties
- Citations
- 3,113
- Inspections
- 2,539
- Current penalties
- $134,534
- Initial penalties
- $237,121
- Share of all citations
- 1.95%
131910.107Spray Finishing Using Flammable and Combustible MaterialsCFR title checked from 1997 on, except 20023,0981.94% of all1,256inspections$156,237current penalties
- Citations
- 3,098
- Inspections
- 1,256
- Current penalties
- $156,237
- Initial penalties
- $249,166
- Share of all citations
- 1.94%
141910.95Occupational Noise ExposureCFR title checked from 1997 on, except 20022,6381.66% of all1,290inspections$490,192current penalties
- Citations
- 2,638
- Inspections
- 1,290
- Current penalties
- $490,192
- Initial penalties
- $840,626
- Share of all citations
- 1.66%
151910.178Powered Industrial TrucksCFR title checked from 1997 on, except 20022,4911.56% of all1,808inspections$130,888current penalties
- Citations
- 2,491
- Inspections
- 1,808
- Current penalties
- $130,888
- Initial penalties
- $214,210
- Share of all citations
- 1.56%
161910.372,2391.41% of all1,715inspections$39,985current penalties
- Citations
- 2,239
- Inspections
- 1,715
- Current penalties
- $39,985
- Initial penalties
- $64,750
- Share of all citations
- 1.41%
171910.157Portable Fire ExtinguishersCFR title checked from 1997 on, except 20022,0511.29% of all1,614inspections$8,006current penalties
- Citations
- 2,051
- Inspections
- 1,614
- Current penalties
- $8,006
- Initial penalties
- $11,345
- Share of all citations
- 1.29%
181910.1000Air ContaminantsCFR title checked from 1997 on, except 20251,9481.22% of all885inspections$166,447current penalties
- Citations
- 1,948
- Inspections
- 885
- Current penalties
- $166,447
- Initial penalties
- $321,987
- Share of all citations
- 1.22%
191910.179Overhead and Gantry CranesCFR title checked from 1997 on, except 20021,7281.08% of all762inspections$173,357current penalties
- Citations
- 1,728
- Inspections
- 762
- Current penalties
- $173,357
- Initial penalties
- $293,359
- Share of all citations
- 1.08%
201910.132General requirementsCFR title checked from 1997 on, except 20021,6811.06% of all1,617inspections$276,043current penalties
- Citations
- 1,681
- Inspections
- 1,617
- Current penalties
- $276,043
- Initial penalties
- $420,410
- Share of all citations
- 1.06%
211910.151Medical Services and First AidCFR title checked from 1997 on, except 20021,4650.92% of all1,409inspections$106,491current penalties
- Citations
- 1,465
- Inspections
- 1,409
- Current penalties
- $106,491
- Initial penalties
- $140,263
- Share of all citations
- 0.92%
221910.133Eye and Face ProtectionCFR title checked from 1997 on, except 20021,2410.78% of all1,198inspections$103,274current penalties
- Citations
- 1,241
- Inspections
- 1,198
- Current penalties
- $103,274
- Initial penalties
- $156,831
- Share of all citations
- 0.78%
231910.94VentilationCFR title checked from 1997 on, except 20021,1210.70% of all601inspections$76,272current penalties
- Citations
- 1,121
- Inspections
- 601
- Current penalties
- $76,272
- Initial penalties
- $121,740
- Share of all citations
- 0.70%
241910.1001AsbestosCFR title checked from 1997 on, except 20251,0610.67% of all377inspections$141,966current penalties
- Citations
- 1,061
- Inspections
- 377
- Current penalties
- $141,966
- Initial penalties
- $358,790
- Share of all citations
- 0.67%
251910.242Hand and Portable Powered Tools and Equipment, GeneralCFR title checked from 1997 on, except 20021,0350.65% of all991inspections$36,149current penalties
- Citations
- 1,035
- Inspections
- 991
- Current penalties
- $36,149
- Initial penalties
- $51,358
- Share of all citations
- 0.65%
261910.142Temporary Labor CampsCFR title checked from 1997 on, except 20021,0170.64% of all402inspections$2,995current penalties
- Citations
- 1,017
- Inspections
- 402
- Current penalties
- $2,995
- Initial penalties
- $3,905
- Share of all citations
- 0.64%
271910.184SlingsCFR title checked from 1997 on, except 20029540.60% of all495inspections$46,794current penalties
- Citations
- 954
- Inspections
- 495
- Current penalties
- $46,794
- Initial penalties
- $81,875
- Share of all citations
- 0.60%
281910.141SanitationCFR title checked from 1997 on, except 20028980.56% of all667inspections$24,774current penalties
- Citations
- 898
- Inspections
- 667
- Current penalties
- $24,774
- Initial penalties
- $47,045
- Share of all citations
- 0.56%
291910.176Handling Materials - GeneralCFR title checked from 1997 on, except 20028370.53% of all755inspections$70,458current penalties
- Citations
- 837
- Inspections
- 755
- Current penalties
- $70,458
- Initial penalties
- $103,629
- Share of all citations
- 0.53%
301910.367610.48% of all685inspections$47,587current penalties
- Citations
- 761
- Inspections
- 685
- Current penalties
- $47,587
- Initial penalties
- $72,530
- Share of all citations
- 0.48%
311910.261Pulp, Paper, and Paperboard MillsCFR title checked from 1997 on, except 20026310.40% of all124inspections$99,307current penalties
- Citations
- 631
- Inspections
- 124
- Current penalties
- $99,307
- Initial penalties
- $144,026
- Share of all citations
- 0.40%
321910.1029Coke Oven EmissionsCFR title checked from 1997 on, except 20255460.34% of all16inspections$155,160current penalties
- Citations
- 546
- Inspections
- 16
- Current penalties
- $155,160
- Initial penalties
- $1,377,660
- Share of all citations
- 0.34%
331910.275400.34% of all366inspections$52,369current penalties
- Citations
- 540
- Inspections
- 366
- Current penalties
- $52,369
- Initial penalties
- $82,878
- Share of all citations
- 0.34%
341910.110Storage and Handling of Liquefied Petroleum GasesCFR title checked from 1997 on, except 20025290.33% of all427inspections$12,811current penalties
- Citations
- 529
- Inspections
- 427
- Current penalties
- $12,811
- Initial penalties
- $20,480
- Share of all citations
- 0.33%
351910.245220.33% of all449inspections$24,482current penalties
- Citations
- 522
- Inspections
- 449
- Current penalties
- $24,482
- Initial penalties
- $37,215
- Share of all citations
- 0.33%
361910.243Guarding of Portable Powered ToolsCFR title checked from 1997 on, except 20024990.31% of all470inspections$62,825current penalties
- Citations
- 499
- Inspections
- 470
- Current penalties
- $62,825
- Initial penalties
- $83,137
- Share of all citations
- 0.31%
371910.254000.25% of all372inspections$6,225current penalties
- Citations
- 400
- Inspections
- 372
- Current penalties
- $6,225
- Initial penalties
- $11,830
- Share of all citations
- 0.25%
381910.1018Inorganic ArsenicCFR title checked from 1997 on, except 20253940.25% of all53inspections$56,570current penalties
- Citations
- 394
- Inspections
- 53
- Current penalties
- $56,570
- Initial penalties
- $132,760
- Share of all citations
- 0.25%
391910.1083780.24% of all173inspections$19,080current penalties
- Citations
- 378
- Inspections
- 173
- Current penalties
- $19,080
- Initial penalties
- $36,100
- Share of all citations
- 0.24%
401910.180Crawler Locomotive and Truck CranesCFR title checked from 1997 on, except 20023200.20% of all157inspections$18,666current penalties
- Citations
- 320
- Inspections
- 157
- Current penalties
- $18,666
- Initial penalties
- $25,960
- Share of all citations
- 0.20%
411910.265SawmillsCFR title checked from 1997 on, except 20023120.20% of all106inspections$27,754current penalties
- Citations
- 312
- Inspections
- 106
- Current penalties
- $27,754
- Initial penalties
- $35,510
- Share of all citations
- 0.20%
421910.101Compressed Gases (General Requirements)CFR title checked from 1997 on, except 20021910.12% of all175inspections$8,415current penalties
- Citations
- 191
- Inspections
- 175
- Current penalties
- $8,415
- Initial penalties
- $12,870
- Share of all citations
- 0.12%
431910.145Specifications for Accident Prevention Signs and TagsCFR title checked from 1997 on, except 20021870.12% of all182inspections$5,300current penalties
- Citations
- 187
- Inspections
- 182
- Current penalties
- $5,300
- Initial penalties
- $6,150
- Share of all citations
- 0.12%
441910.281740.11% of all144inspections$36,416current penalties
- Citations
- 174
- Inspections
- 144
- Current penalties
- $36,416
- Initial penalties
- $82,560
- Share of all citations
- 0.11%
451910.244Other Portable Tools and EquipmentCFR title checked from 1997 on, except 20021670.10% of all148inspections$13,629current penalties
- Citations
- 167
- Inspections
- 148
- Current penalties
- $13,629
- Initial penalties
- $26,550
- Share of all citations
- 0.10%
461910.261200.08% of all113inspections$3,320current penalties
- Citations
- 120
- Inspections
- 113
- Current penalties
- $3,320
- Initial penalties
- $4,865
- Share of all citations
- 0.08%
471910.169Air ReceiversCFR title checked from 1997 on, except 20021090.07% of all95inspections$5,525current penalties
- Citations
- 109
- Inspections
- 95
- Current penalties
- $5,525
- Initial penalties
- $7,330
- Share of all citations
- 0.07%
481910.301070.07% of all92inspections$3,160current penalties
- Citations
- 107
- Inspections
- 92
- Current penalties
- $3,160
- Initial penalties
- $8,090
- Share of all citations
- 0.07%
491910.262TextilesCFR title checked from 1997 on, except 20021040.07% of all59inspections$11,475current penalties
- Citations
- 104
- Inspections
- 59
- Current penalties
- $11,475
- Initial penalties
- $16,695
- Share of all citations
- 0.07%
501910.177Servicing Multi-Piece and Single Piece Rim WheelsCFR title checked from 1997 on, except 2002820.05% of all35inspections$4,356current penalties
- Citations
- 82
- Inspections
- 35
- Current penalties
- $4,356
- Initial penalties
- $6,340
- Share of all citations
- 0.05%
- All citations in this view: 159,303. Share is each standard's citations divided by that total.
- Federal codes combine all their paragraphs, so 1910.1200 is one row. State Plan codes are listed exactly as recorded, with the OSHA citation code shown.
- Inspections counts each inspection once per standard, however many paragraphs were cited.
- Initial penalties are the amounts first assessed. Current penalties reflect later changes, such as settlements or contest outcomes.
- Citations with no state on the inspection record are counted here, not in state views.
- No title is shown where a single title could not be confirmed against the CFR editions in force across the code's citation years. An edition named as an exception is missing from govinfo's bulk data for that CFR volume, so it could not be checked.
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