Most Cited OSHA Standards

OSHA citation items, federal and State Plan, by year issued. Data through November 12, 2026.

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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, 1987

29 CFR part 1910, Occupational Safety and Health Standards: 151,317 citations, 50.7% of all citations in this view.

Rank	Standard	Citations	Share of all citations	Inspections	Initial penalties	Current penalties
1	1910.1200Hazard CommunicationTitle checked against CFR editions from 1997 on, except 2025.	25,232	8.45%	9,711	$696,972	$509,298
2	1910.219Mechanical Power-Transmission ApparatusTitle checked against CFR editions from 1997 on, except 2002.	9,003	3.01%	4,774	$1,294,066	$798,494
3	1910.305Wiring methods, components, and equipment for general useTitle checked against CFR editions from 1997 on, except 2002.	7,760	2.60%	4,849	$225,428	$159,083
4	1910.304Wiring design and protectionTitle checked against CFR editions from 1997 on, except 2002.	7,122	2.38%	5,275	$839,688	$322,541
5	1910.212General Requirements for All Machines (Machine Guarding)Title checked against CFR editions from 1997 on, except 2002.	7,040	2.36%	5,362	$1,262,046	$881,834
6	1910.215Abrasive Wheel MachineryTitle checked against CFR editions from 1997 on, except 2002.	6,879	2.30%	4,168	$220,485	$174,005
7	1910.134Respiratory ProtectionTitle checked against CFR editions from 1997 on, except 2002.	5,720	1.91%	2,605	$423,952	$252,748
8	1910.106	5,516	1.85%	3,132	$408,620	$185,716
9	1910.213Woodworking Machinery RequirementsTitle checked against CFR editions from 1997 on, except 2002.	5,347	1.79%	2,515	$561,956	$435,715
10	1910.303	5,272	1.76%	3,980	$639,083	$338,176
11	1910.157Portable Fire ExtinguishersTitle checked against CFR editions from 1997 on, except 2002.	5,001	1.67%	3,490	$27,339	$19,256
12	1910.252General requirementsTitle checked against CFR editions from 1997 on, except 2002.	4,157	1.39%	2,796	$196,772	$135,414
13	1910.1025LeadTitle checked against CFR editions from 1997 on, except 2025.	4,104	1.37%	855	$1,189,736	$718,966
14	1910.107Spray Finishing Using Flammable and Combustible MaterialsTitle checked against CFR editions from 1997 on, except 2002.	4,061	1.36%	1,646	$220,271	$157,030
15	1910.23LaddersRewritten effective January 17, 2017. Figures include the earlier text.	3,813	1.28%	2,914	$922,836	$314,694
16	1910.22	3,720	1.25%	3,187	$175,087	$125,343
17	1910.95Occupational Noise ExposureTitle checked against CFR editions from 1997 on, except 2002.	3,667	1.23%	1,587	$285,415	$187,540
18	1910.37	3,363	1.13%	2,506	$388,425	$35,866
19	1910.217Mechanical Power PressesTitle checked against CFR editions from 1997 on, except 2002.	2,854	0.96%	933	$741,070	$405,925
20	1910.178Powered Industrial TrucksTitle checked against CFR editions from 1997 on, except 2002.	2,784	0.93%	2,070	$249,405	$169,364
21	1910.151Medical Services and First AidTitle checked against CFR editions from 1997 on, except 2002.	2,570	0.86%	2,472	$222,059	$182,453
22	1910.20	1,955	0.65%	976	$31,400	$22,489
23	1910.142Temporary Labor CampsTitle checked against CFR editions from 1997 on, except 2002.	1,713	0.57%	549	$13,690	$12,621
24	1910.132General requirementsTitle checked against CFR editions from 1997 on, except 2002.	1,642	0.55%	1,591	$611,472	$239,594
25	1910.141SanitationTitle checked against CFR editions from 1997 on, except 2002.	1,569	0.53%	1,076	$114,247	$36,982
26	1910.179Overhead and Gantry CranesTitle checked against CFR editions from 1997 on, except 2002.	1,549	0.52%	719	$146,362	$91,580
27	1910.133Eye and Face ProtectionTitle checked against CFR editions from 1997 on, except 2002.	1,493	0.50%	1,453	$215,153	$173,843
28	1910.242Hand and Portable Powered Tools and Equipment, GeneralTitle checked against CFR editions from 1997 on, except 2002.	1,412	0.47%	1,352	$74,857	$54,189
29	1910.94VentilationTitle checked against CFR editions from 1997 on, except 2002.	1,070	0.36%	609	$99,749	$66,978
30	1910.36	1,052	0.35%	919	$167,312	$53,378
31	1910.184SlingsTitle checked against CFR editions from 1997 on, except 2002.	1,006	0.34%	583	$42,441	$33,416
32	1910.1000Air ContaminantsTitle checked against CFR editions from 1997 on, except 2025.	1,004	0.34%	475	$79,136	$51,347
33	1910.176Handling Materials - GeneralTitle checked against CFR editions from 1997 on, except 2002.	768	0.26%	667	$69,686	$43,937
34	1910.1001AsbestosTitle checked against CFR editions from 1997 on, except 2025.	768	0.26%	337	$120,963	$50,253
35	1910.243Guarding of Portable Powered ToolsTitle checked against CFR editions from 1997 on, except 2002.	636	0.21%	611	$90,276	$70,298
36	1910.110Storage and Handling of Liquefied Petroleum GasesTitle checked against CFR editions from 1997 on, except 2002.	631	0.21%	478	$33,059	$24,662
37	1910.25	622	0.21%	580	$19,608	$17,035
38	1910.24	505	0.17%	425	$32,455	$22,361
39	1910.38	488	0.16%	388	$59,720	$40,410
40	1910.307Hazardous (classified) locationsTitle checked against CFR editions from 1997 on, except 2002.	460	0.15%	428	$89,142	$72,387
41	1910.156Fire BrigadesTitle checked against CFR editions from 1997 on, except 2002.	459	0.15%	215	$7,545	$6,210
42	1910.145Specifications for Accident Prevention Signs and TagsTitle checked against CFR editions from 1997 on, except 2002.	426	0.14%	405	$17,310	$14,883
43	1910.101Compressed Gases (General Requirements)Title checked against CFR editions from 1997 on, except 2002.	398	0.13%	369	$16,430	$12,197
44	1910.27	397	0.13%	288	$35,592	$27,376
45	1910.108	394	0.13%	221	$13,440	$10,015
46	1910.265SawmillsTitle checked against CFR editions from 1997 on, except 2002.	334	0.11%	136	$43,593	$31,703
47	1910.177Servicing Multi-Piece and Single Piece Rim WheelsTitle checked against CFR editions from 1997 on, except 2002.	317	0.11%	160	$17,875	$13,697
48	1910.244Other Portable Tools and EquipmentTitle checked against CFR editions from 1997 on, except 2002.	298	0.10%	258	$18,962	$15,858
49	1910.180Crawler Locomotive and Truck CranesTitle checked against CFR editions from 1997 on, except 2002.	252	0.08%	126	$19,170	$13,113
50	1910.261Pulp, Paper, and Paperboard MillsTitle checked against CFR editions from 1997 on, except 2002.	239	0.08%	65	$281,222	$192,231

CitationsInspectionsPenalties

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11910.1200Hazard CommunicationCFR title checked from 1997 on, except 202525,2328.45% of all9,711inspections$509,298current penalties

Citations: 25,232
Inspections: 9,711
Current penalties: $509,298
Initial penalties: $696,972
Share of all citations: 8.45%

1910.1200 standard page

21910.219Mechanical Power-Transmission ApparatusCFR title checked from 1997 on, except 20029,0033.01% of all4,774inspections$798,494current penalties

Citations: 9,003
Inspections: 4,774
Current penalties: $798,494
Initial penalties: $1,294,066
Share of all citations: 3.01%

1910.219 standard page

31910.305Wiring methods, components, and equipment for general useCFR title checked from 1997 on, except 20027,7602.60% of all4,849inspections$159,083current penalties

Citations: 7,760
Inspections: 4,849
Current penalties: $159,083
Initial penalties: $225,428
Share of all citations: 2.60%

1910.305 standard page

41910.304Wiring design and protectionCFR title checked from 1997 on, except 20027,1222.38% of all5,275inspections$322,541current penalties

Citations: 7,122
Inspections: 5,275
Current penalties: $322,541
Initial penalties: $839,688
Share of all citations: 2.38%

1910.304 standard page

51910.212General Requirements for All Machines (Machine Guarding)CFR title checked from 1997 on, except 20027,0402.36% of all5,362inspections$881,834current penalties

Citations: 7,040
Inspections: 5,362
Current penalties: $881,834
Initial penalties: $1,262,046
Share of all citations: 2.36%

1910.212 standard page

61910.215Abrasive Wheel MachineryCFR title checked from 1997 on, except 20026,8792.30% of all4,168inspections$174,005current penalties

Citations: 6,879
Inspections: 4,168
Current penalties: $174,005
Initial penalties: $220,485
Share of all citations: 2.30%

1910.215 standard page

71910.134Respiratory ProtectionCFR title checked from 1997 on, except 20025,7201.91% of all2,605inspections$252,748current penalties

Citations: 5,720
Inspections: 2,605
Current penalties: $252,748
Initial penalties: $423,952
Share of all citations: 1.91%

1910.134 standard page

81910.1065,5161.85% of all3,132inspections$185,716current penalties

Citations: 5,516
Inspections: 3,132
Current penalties: $185,716
Initial penalties: $408,620
Share of all citations: 1.85%

1910.106 standard page

91910.213Woodworking Machinery RequirementsCFR title checked from 1997 on, except 20025,3471.79% of all2,515inspections$435,715current penalties

Citations: 5,347
Inspections: 2,515
Current penalties: $435,715
Initial penalties: $561,956
Share of all citations: 1.79%

1910.213 standard page

101910.3035,2721.76% of all3,980inspections$338,176current penalties

Citations: 5,272
Inspections: 3,980
Current penalties: $338,176
Initial penalties: $639,083
Share of all citations: 1.76%

1910.303 standard page

111910.157Portable Fire ExtinguishersCFR title checked from 1997 on, except 20025,0011.67% of all3,490inspections$19,256current penalties

Citations: 5,001
Inspections: 3,490
Current penalties: $19,256
Initial penalties: $27,339
Share of all citations: 1.67%

1910.157 standard page

121910.252General requirementsCFR title checked from 1997 on, except 20024,1571.39% of all2,796inspections$135,414current penalties

Citations: 4,157
Inspections: 2,796
Current penalties: $135,414
Initial penalties: $196,772
Share of all citations: 1.39%

1910.252 standard page

131910.1025LeadCFR title checked from 1997 on, except 20254,1041.37% of all855inspections$718,966current penalties

Citations: 4,104
Inspections: 855
Current penalties: $718,966
Initial penalties: $1,189,736
Share of all citations: 1.37%

1910.1025 standard page

141910.107Spray Finishing Using Flammable and Combustible MaterialsCFR title checked from 1997 on, except 20024,0611.36% of all1,646inspections$157,030current penalties

Citations: 4,061
Inspections: 1,646
Current penalties: $157,030
Initial penalties: $220,271
Share of all citations: 1.36%

1910.107 standard page

151910.23LaddersRewritten 2017; includes earlier text3,8131.28% of all2,914inspections$314,694current penalties

Citations: 3,813
Inspections: 2,914
Current penalties: $314,694
Initial penalties: $922,836
Share of all citations: 1.28%

1910.23 standard page

161910.223,7201.25% of all3,187inspections$125,343current penalties

Citations: 3,720
Inspections: 3,187
Current penalties: $125,343
Initial penalties: $175,087
Share of all citations: 1.25%

1910.22 standard page

171910.95Occupational Noise ExposureCFR title checked from 1997 on, except 20023,6671.23% of all1,587inspections$187,540current penalties

Citations: 3,667
Inspections: 1,587
Current penalties: $187,540
Initial penalties: $285,415
Share of all citations: 1.23%

1910.95 standard page

181910.373,3631.13% of all2,506inspections$35,866current penalties

Citations: 3,363
Inspections: 2,506
Current penalties: $35,866
Initial penalties: $388,425
Share of all citations: 1.13%

1910.37 standard page

191910.217Mechanical Power PressesCFR title checked from 1997 on, except 20022,8540.96% of all933inspections$405,925current penalties

Citations: 2,854
Inspections: 933
Current penalties: $405,925
Initial penalties: $741,070
Share of all citations: 0.96%

1910.217 standard page

201910.178Powered Industrial TrucksCFR title checked from 1997 on, except 20022,7840.93% of all2,070inspections$169,364current penalties

Citations: 2,784
Inspections: 2,070
Current penalties: $169,364
Initial penalties: $249,405
Share of all citations: 0.93%

1910.178 standard page

211910.151Medical Services and First AidCFR title checked from 1997 on, except 20022,5700.86% of all2,472inspections$182,453current penalties

Citations: 2,570
Inspections: 2,472
Current penalties: $182,453
Initial penalties: $222,059
Share of all citations: 0.86%

1910.151 standard page

221910.201,9550.65% of all976inspections$22,489current penalties

Citations: 1,955
Inspections: 976
Current penalties: $22,489
Initial penalties: $31,400
Share of all citations: 0.65%

1910.20 standard page

231910.142Temporary Labor CampsCFR title checked from 1997 on, except 20021,7130.57% of all549inspections$12,621current penalties

Citations: 1,713
Inspections: 549
Current penalties: $12,621
Initial penalties: $13,690
Share of all citations: 0.57%

1910.142 standard page

241910.132General requirementsCFR title checked from 1997 on, except 20021,6420.55% of all1,591inspections$239,594current penalties

Citations: 1,642
Inspections: 1,591
Current penalties: $239,594
Initial penalties: $611,472
Share of all citations: 0.55%

1910.132 standard page

251910.141SanitationCFR title checked from 1997 on, except 20021,5690.53% of all1,076inspections$36,982current penalties

Citations: 1,569
Inspections: 1,076
Current penalties: $36,982
Initial penalties: $114,247
Share of all citations: 0.53%

1910.141 standard page

261910.179Overhead and Gantry CranesCFR title checked from 1997 on, except 20021,5490.52% of all719inspections$91,580current penalties

Citations: 1,549
Inspections: 719
Current penalties: $91,580
Initial penalties: $146,362
Share of all citations: 0.52%

1910.179 standard page

271910.133Eye and Face ProtectionCFR title checked from 1997 on, except 20021,4930.50% of all1,453inspections$173,843current penalties

Citations: 1,493
Inspections: 1,453
Current penalties: $173,843
Initial penalties: $215,153
Share of all citations: 0.50%

1910.133 standard page

281910.242Hand and Portable Powered Tools and Equipment, GeneralCFR title checked from 1997 on, except 20021,4120.47% of all1,352inspections$54,189current penalties

Citations: 1,412
Inspections: 1,352
Current penalties: $54,189
Initial penalties: $74,857
Share of all citations: 0.47%

1910.242 standard page

291910.94VentilationCFR title checked from 1997 on, except 20021,0700.36% of all609inspections$66,978current penalties

Citations: 1,070
Inspections: 609
Current penalties: $66,978
Initial penalties: $99,749
Share of all citations: 0.36%

1910.94 standard page

301910.361,0520.35% of all919inspections$53,378current penalties

Citations: 1,052
Inspections: 919
Current penalties: $53,378
Initial penalties: $167,312
Share of all citations: 0.35%

1910.36 standard page

311910.184SlingsCFR title checked from 1997 on, except 20021,0060.34% of all583inspections$33,416current penalties

Citations: 1,006
Inspections: 583
Current penalties: $33,416
Initial penalties: $42,441
Share of all citations: 0.34%

1910.184 standard page

321910.1000Air ContaminantsCFR title checked from 1997 on, except 20251,0040.34% of all475inspections$51,347current penalties

Citations: 1,004
Inspections: 475
Current penalties: $51,347
Initial penalties: $79,136
Share of all citations: 0.34%

1910.1000 standard page

331910.176Handling Materials - GeneralCFR title checked from 1997 on, except 20027680.26% of all667inspections$43,937current penalties

Citations: 768
Inspections: 667
Current penalties: $43,937
Initial penalties: $69,686
Share of all citations: 0.26%

1910.176 standard page

341910.1001AsbestosCFR title checked from 1997 on, except 20257680.26% of all337inspections$50,253current penalties

Citations: 768
Inspections: 337
Current penalties: $50,253
Initial penalties: $120,963
Share of all citations: 0.26%

1910.1001 standard page

351910.243Guarding of Portable Powered ToolsCFR title checked from 1997 on, except 20026360.21% of all611inspections$70,298current penalties

Citations: 636
Inspections: 611
Current penalties: $70,298
Initial penalties: $90,276
Share of all citations: 0.21%

1910.243 standard page

361910.110Storage and Handling of Liquefied Petroleum GasesCFR title checked from 1997 on, except 20026310.21% of all478inspections$24,662current penalties

Citations: 631
Inspections: 478
Current penalties: $24,662
Initial penalties: $33,059
Share of all citations: 0.21%

1910.110 standard page

371910.256220.21% of all580inspections$17,035current penalties

Citations: 622
Inspections: 580
Current penalties: $17,035
Initial penalties: $19,608
Share of all citations: 0.21%

1910.25 standard page

381910.245050.17% of all425inspections$22,361current penalties

Citations: 505
Inspections: 425
Current penalties: $22,361
Initial penalties: $32,455
Share of all citations: 0.17%

1910.24 standard page

391910.384880.16% of all388inspections$40,410current penalties

Citations: 488
Inspections: 388
Current penalties: $40,410
Initial penalties: $59,720
Share of all citations: 0.16%

1910.38 standard page

401910.307Hazardous (classified) locationsCFR title checked from 1997 on, except 20024600.15% of all428inspections$72,387current penalties

Citations: 460
Inspections: 428
Current penalties: $72,387
Initial penalties: $89,142
Share of all citations: 0.15%

1910.307 standard page

411910.156Fire BrigadesCFR title checked from 1997 on, except 20024590.15% of all215inspections$6,210current penalties

Citations: 459
Inspections: 215
Current penalties: $6,210
Initial penalties: $7,545
Share of all citations: 0.15%

1910.156 standard page

421910.145Specifications for Accident Prevention Signs and TagsCFR title checked from 1997 on, except 20024260.14% of all405inspections$14,883current penalties

Citations: 426
Inspections: 405
Current penalties: $14,883
Initial penalties: $17,310
Share of all citations: 0.14%

1910.145 standard page

431910.101Compressed Gases (General Requirements)CFR title checked from 1997 on, except 20023980.13% of all369inspections$12,197current penalties

Citations: 398
Inspections: 369
Current penalties: $12,197
Initial penalties: $16,430
Share of all citations: 0.13%

1910.101 standard page

441910.273970.13% of all288inspections$27,376current penalties

Citations: 397
Inspections: 288
Current penalties: $27,376
Initial penalties: $35,592
Share of all citations: 0.13%

1910.27 standard page

451910.1083940.13% of all221inspections$10,015current penalties

Citations: 394
Inspections: 221
Current penalties: $10,015
Initial penalties: $13,440
Share of all citations: 0.13%

1910.108 standard page

461910.265SawmillsCFR title checked from 1997 on, except 20023340.11% of all136inspections$31,703current penalties

Citations: 334
Inspections: 136
Current penalties: $31,703
Initial penalties: $43,593
Share of all citations: 0.11%

1910.265 standard page

471910.177Servicing Multi-Piece and Single Piece Rim WheelsCFR title checked from 1997 on, except 20023170.11% of all160inspections$13,697current penalties

Citations: 317
Inspections: 160
Current penalties: $13,697
Initial penalties: $17,875
Share of all citations: 0.11%

1910.177 standard page

481910.244Other Portable Tools and EquipmentCFR title checked from 1997 on, except 20022980.10% of all258inspections$15,858current penalties

Citations: 298
Inspections: 258
Current penalties: $15,858
Initial penalties: $18,962
Share of all citations: 0.10%

1910.244 standard page

491910.180Crawler Locomotive and Truck CranesCFR title checked from 1997 on, except 20022520.08% of all126inspections$13,113current penalties

Citations: 252
Inspections: 126
Current penalties: $13,113
Initial penalties: $19,170
Share of all citations: 0.08%

1910.180 standard page

501910.261Pulp, Paper, and Paperboard MillsCFR title checked from 1997 on, except 20022390.08% of all65inspections$192,231current penalties

Citations: 239
Inspections: 65
Current penalties: $192,231
Initial penalties: $281,222
Share of all citations: 0.08%

1910.261 standard page

All citations in this view: 298,712. Share is each standard's citations divided by that total.
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