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, 1989

29 CFR part 1910, Occupational Safety and Health Standards: 191,053 citations, 50.4% 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.	36,686	9.68%	14,627	$4,331,496	$3,077,315
2	1910.219Mechanical Power-Transmission ApparatusTitle checked against CFR editions from 1997 on, except 2002.	10,594	2.80%	5,534	$1,942,503	$1,368,215
3	1910.305Wiring methods, components, and equipment for general useTitle checked against CFR editions from 1997 on, except 2002.	9,820	2.59%	5,876	$805,506	$560,136
4	1910.215Abrasive Wheel MachineryTitle checked against CFR editions from 1997 on, except 2002.	8,229	2.17%	4,918	$744,603	$549,095
5	1910.212General Requirements for All Machines (Machine Guarding)Title checked against CFR editions from 1997 on, except 2002.	7,857	2.07%	5,964	$2,381,119	$1,601,576
6	1910.134Respiratory ProtectionTitle checked against CFR editions from 1997 on, except 2002.	7,436	1.96%	3,318	$1,161,570	$540,249
7	1910.304Wiring design and protectionTitle checked against CFR editions from 1997 on, except 2002.	7,200	1.90%	5,470	$879,741	$615,944
8	1910.303	6,672	1.76%	4,716	$3,140,809	$1,849,498
9	1910.106	6,442	1.70%	3,785	$780,009	$541,861
10	1910.213Woodworking Machinery RequirementsTitle checked against CFR editions from 1997 on, except 2002.	5,928	1.56%	2,758	$927,329	$674,211
11	1910.157Portable Fire ExtinguishersTitle checked against CFR editions from 1997 on, except 2002.	5,690	1.50%	4,119	$164,020	$112,898
12	1910.107Spray Finishing Using Flammable and Combustible MaterialsTitle checked against CFR editions from 1997 on, except 2002.	5,360	1.41%	2,032	$634,646	$418,771
13	1910.252General requirementsTitle checked against CFR editions from 1997 on, except 2002.	5,212	1.38%	3,423	$624,107	$395,731
14	1910.20	4,890	1.29%	2,257	$101,180	$58,898
15	1910.22	4,683	1.24%	3,901	$1,321,435	$768,402
16	1910.23LaddersRewritten effective January 17, 2017. Figures include the earlier text.	4,552	1.20%	3,419	$1,107,843	$676,094
17	1910.95Occupational Noise ExposureTitle checked against CFR editions from 1997 on, except 2002.	4,374	1.15%	1,496	$4,200,299	$1,662,729
18	1910.1025LeadTitle checked against CFR editions from 1997 on, except 2025.	4,319	1.14%	950	$3,909,595	$2,342,744
19	1910.37	3,841	1.01%	2,843	$202,933	$131,614
20	1910.178Powered Industrial TrucksTitle checked against CFR editions from 1997 on, except 2002.	3,485	0.92%	2,541	$635,975	$435,374
21	1910.151Medical Services and First AidTitle checked against CFR editions from 1997 on, except 2002.	3,301	0.87%	3,162	$562,758	$415,468
22	1910.217Mechanical Power PressesTitle checked against CFR editions from 1997 on, except 2002.	2,988	0.79%	999	$876,780	$559,169
23	1910.132General requirementsTitle checked against CFR editions from 1997 on, except 2002.	2,430	0.64%	2,253	$1,626,254	$772,626
24	1910.141SanitationTitle checked against CFR editions from 1997 on, except 2002.	2,214	0.58%	1,622	$183,568	$116,212
25	1910.133Eye and Face ProtectionTitle checked against CFR editions from 1997 on, except 2002.	1,886	0.50%	1,833	$438,191	$288,360
26	1910.179Overhead and Gantry CranesTitle checked against CFR editions from 1997 on, except 2002.	1,816	0.48%	863	$1,364,722	$409,512
27	1910.142Temporary Labor CampsTitle checked against CFR editions from 1997 on, except 2002.	1,744	0.46%	576	$17,475	$14,725
28	1910.242Hand and Portable Powered Tools and Equipment, GeneralTitle checked against CFR editions from 1997 on, except 2002.	1,659	0.44%	1,585	$216,831	$145,611
29	1910.184SlingsTitle checked against CFR editions from 1997 on, except 2002.	1,254	0.33%	739	$154,689	$97,376
30	1910.36	1,140	0.30%	975	$193,712	$131,305
31	1910.1000Air ContaminantsTitle checked against CFR editions from 1997 on, except 2025.	1,104	0.29%	536	$320,740	$168,425
32	1910.94VentilationTitle checked against CFR editions from 1997 on, except 2002.	1,076	0.28%	623	$220,713	$144,981
33	1910.176Handling Materials - GeneralTitle checked against CFR editions from 1997 on, except 2002.	954	0.25%	821	$212,638	$144,045
34	1910.38	910	0.24%	663	$97,554	$69,256
35	1910.1001AsbestosTitle checked against CFR editions from 1997 on, except 2025.	875	0.23%	380	$1,305,105	$460,136
36	1910.1048FormaldehydeTitle checked against CFR editions from 1997 on, except 2025.	798	0.21%	293	$185,527	$105,348
37	1910.110Storage and Handling of Liquefied Petroleum GasesTitle checked against CFR editions from 1997 on, except 2002.	763	0.20%	608	$78,325	$47,867
38	1910.24	707	0.19%	603	$111,207	$71,346
39	1910.243Guarding of Portable Powered ToolsTitle checked against CFR editions from 1997 on, except 2002.	694	0.18%	672	$129,425	$96,356
40	1910.101Compressed Gases (General Requirements)Title checked against CFR editions from 1997 on, except 2002.	621	0.16%	566	$63,040	$48,098
41	1910.120Hazardous Waste Operations and Emergency ResponseTitle checked against CFR editions from 1997 on, except 2002.	610	0.16%	301	$205,338	$138,332
42	1910.145Specifications for Accident Prevention Signs and TagsTitle checked against CFR editions from 1997 on, except 2002.	610	0.16%	583	$87,833	$59,641
43	1910.25	606	0.16%	558	$41,672	$31,226
44	1910.27	509	0.13%	351	$102,804	$94,665
45	1910.261Pulp, Paper, and Paperboard MillsTitle checked against CFR editions from 1997 on, except 2002.	506	0.13%	67	$975,010	$496,237
46	1910.307Hazardous (classified) locationsTitle checked against CFR editions from 1997 on, except 2002.	478	0.13%	462	$552,340	$139,875
47	1910.108	448	0.12%	261	$50,220	$34,056
48	1910.177Servicing Multi-Piece and Single Piece Rim WheelsTitle checked against CFR editions from 1997 on, except 2002.	410	0.11%	206	$74,499	$44,799
49	1910.1047Ethylene OxideTitle checked against CFR editions from 1997 on, except 2025.	360	0.10%	101	$104,870	$84,591
50	1910.265SawmillsTitle checked against CFR editions from 1997 on, except 2002.	341	0.09%	113	$90,680	$63,575

CitationsInspectionsPenalties

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11910.1200Hazard CommunicationCFR title checked from 1997 on, except 202536,6869.68% of all14,627inspections$3,077,315current penalties

Citations: 36,686
Inspections: 14,627
Current penalties: $3,077,315
Initial penalties: $4,331,496
Share of all citations: 9.68%

1910.1200 standard page

21910.219Mechanical Power-Transmission ApparatusCFR title checked from 1997 on, except 200210,5942.80% of all5,534inspections$1,368,215current penalties

Citations: 10,594
Inspections: 5,534
Current penalties: $1,368,215
Initial penalties: $1,942,503
Share of all citations: 2.80%

1910.219 standard page

31910.305Wiring methods, components, and equipment for general useCFR title checked from 1997 on, except 20029,8202.59% of all5,876inspections$560,136current penalties

Citations: 9,820
Inspections: 5,876
Current penalties: $560,136
Initial penalties: $805,506
Share of all citations: 2.59%

1910.305 standard page

41910.215Abrasive Wheel MachineryCFR title checked from 1997 on, except 20028,2292.17% of all4,918inspections$549,095current penalties

Citations: 8,229
Inspections: 4,918
Current penalties: $549,095
Initial penalties: $744,603
Share of all citations: 2.17%

1910.215 standard page

51910.212General Requirements for All Machines (Machine Guarding)CFR title checked from 1997 on, except 20027,8572.07% of all5,964inspections$1,601,576current penalties

Citations: 7,857
Inspections: 5,964
Current penalties: $1,601,576
Initial penalties: $2,381,119
Share of all citations: 2.07%

1910.212 standard page

61910.134Respiratory ProtectionCFR title checked from 1997 on, except 20027,4361.96% of all3,318inspections$540,249current penalties

Citations: 7,436
Inspections: 3,318
Current penalties: $540,249
Initial penalties: $1,161,570
Share of all citations: 1.96%

1910.134 standard page

71910.304Wiring design and protectionCFR title checked from 1997 on, except 20027,2001.90% of all5,470inspections$615,944current penalties

Citations: 7,200
Inspections: 5,470
Current penalties: $615,944
Initial penalties: $879,741
Share of all citations: 1.90%

1910.304 standard page

81910.3036,6721.76% of all4,716inspections$1,849,498current penalties

Citations: 6,672
Inspections: 4,716
Current penalties: $1,849,498
Initial penalties: $3,140,809
Share of all citations: 1.76%

1910.303 standard page

91910.1066,4421.70% of all3,785inspections$541,861current penalties

Citations: 6,442
Inspections: 3,785
Current penalties: $541,861
Initial penalties: $780,009
Share of all citations: 1.70%

1910.106 standard page

101910.213Woodworking Machinery RequirementsCFR title checked from 1997 on, except 20025,9281.56% of all2,758inspections$674,211current penalties

Citations: 5,928
Inspections: 2,758
Current penalties: $674,211
Initial penalties: $927,329
Share of all citations: 1.56%

1910.213 standard page

111910.157Portable Fire ExtinguishersCFR title checked from 1997 on, except 20025,6901.50% of all4,119inspections$112,898current penalties

Citations: 5,690
Inspections: 4,119
Current penalties: $112,898
Initial penalties: $164,020
Share of all citations: 1.50%

1910.157 standard page

121910.107Spray Finishing Using Flammable and Combustible MaterialsCFR title checked from 1997 on, except 20025,3601.41% of all2,032inspections$418,771current penalties

Citations: 5,360
Inspections: 2,032
Current penalties: $418,771
Initial penalties: $634,646
Share of all citations: 1.41%

1910.107 standard page

131910.252General requirementsCFR title checked from 1997 on, except 20025,2121.38% of all3,423inspections$395,731current penalties

Citations: 5,212
Inspections: 3,423
Current penalties: $395,731
Initial penalties: $624,107
Share of all citations: 1.38%

1910.252 standard page

141910.204,8901.29% of all2,257inspections$58,898current penalties

Citations: 4,890
Inspections: 2,257
Current penalties: $58,898
Initial penalties: $101,180
Share of all citations: 1.29%

1910.20 standard page

151910.224,6831.24% of all3,901inspections$768,402current penalties

Citations: 4,683
Inspections: 3,901
Current penalties: $768,402
Initial penalties: $1,321,435
Share of all citations: 1.24%

1910.22 standard page

161910.23LaddersRewritten 2017; includes earlier text4,5521.20% of all3,419inspections$676,094current penalties

Citations: 4,552
Inspections: 3,419
Current penalties: $676,094
Initial penalties: $1,107,843
Share of all citations: 1.20%

1910.23 standard page

171910.95Occupational Noise ExposureCFR title checked from 1997 on, except 20024,3741.15% of all1,496inspections$1,662,729current penalties

Citations: 4,374
Inspections: 1,496
Current penalties: $1,662,729
Initial penalties: $4,200,299
Share of all citations: 1.15%

1910.95 standard page

181910.1025LeadCFR title checked from 1997 on, except 20254,3191.14% of all950inspections$2,342,744current penalties

Citations: 4,319
Inspections: 950
Current penalties: $2,342,744
Initial penalties: $3,909,595
Share of all citations: 1.14%

1910.1025 standard page

191910.373,8411.01% of all2,843inspections$131,614current penalties

Citations: 3,841
Inspections: 2,843
Current penalties: $131,614
Initial penalties: $202,933
Share of all citations: 1.01%

1910.37 standard page

201910.178Powered Industrial TrucksCFR title checked from 1997 on, except 20023,4850.92% of all2,541inspections$435,374current penalties

Citations: 3,485
Inspections: 2,541
Current penalties: $435,374
Initial penalties: $635,975
Share of all citations: 0.92%

1910.178 standard page

211910.151Medical Services and First AidCFR title checked from 1997 on, except 20023,3010.87% of all3,162inspections$415,468current penalties

Citations: 3,301
Inspections: 3,162
Current penalties: $415,468
Initial penalties: $562,758
Share of all citations: 0.87%

1910.151 standard page

221910.217Mechanical Power PressesCFR title checked from 1997 on, except 20022,9880.79% of all999inspections$559,169current penalties

Citations: 2,988
Inspections: 999
Current penalties: $559,169
Initial penalties: $876,780
Share of all citations: 0.79%

1910.217 standard page

231910.132General requirementsCFR title checked from 1997 on, except 20022,4300.64% of all2,253inspections$772,626current penalties

Citations: 2,430
Inspections: 2,253
Current penalties: $772,626
Initial penalties: $1,626,254
Share of all citations: 0.64%

1910.132 standard page

241910.141SanitationCFR title checked from 1997 on, except 20022,2140.58% of all1,622inspections$116,212current penalties

Citations: 2,214
Inspections: 1,622
Current penalties: $116,212
Initial penalties: $183,568
Share of all citations: 0.58%

1910.141 standard page

251910.133Eye and Face ProtectionCFR title checked from 1997 on, except 20021,8860.50% of all1,833inspections$288,360current penalties

Citations: 1,886
Inspections: 1,833
Current penalties: $288,360
Initial penalties: $438,191
Share of all citations: 0.50%

1910.133 standard page

261910.179Overhead and Gantry CranesCFR title checked from 1997 on, except 20021,8160.48% of all863inspections$409,512current penalties

Citations: 1,816
Inspections: 863
Current penalties: $409,512
Initial penalties: $1,364,722
Share of all citations: 0.48%

1910.179 standard page

271910.142Temporary Labor CampsCFR title checked from 1997 on, except 20021,7440.46% of all576inspections$14,725current penalties

Citations: 1,744
Inspections: 576
Current penalties: $14,725
Initial penalties: $17,475
Share of all citations: 0.46%

1910.142 standard page

281910.242Hand and Portable Powered Tools and Equipment, GeneralCFR title checked from 1997 on, except 20021,6590.44% of all1,585inspections$145,611current penalties

Citations: 1,659
Inspections: 1,585
Current penalties: $145,611
Initial penalties: $216,831
Share of all citations: 0.44%

1910.242 standard page

291910.184SlingsCFR title checked from 1997 on, except 20021,2540.33% of all739inspections$97,376current penalties

Citations: 1,254
Inspections: 739
Current penalties: $97,376
Initial penalties: $154,689
Share of all citations: 0.33%

1910.184 standard page

301910.361,1400.30% of all975inspections$131,305current penalties

Citations: 1,140
Inspections: 975
Current penalties: $131,305
Initial penalties: $193,712
Share of all citations: 0.30%

1910.36 standard page

311910.1000Air ContaminantsCFR title checked from 1997 on, except 20251,1040.29% of all536inspections$168,425current penalties

Citations: 1,104
Inspections: 536
Current penalties: $168,425
Initial penalties: $320,740
Share of all citations: 0.29%

1910.1000 standard page

321910.94VentilationCFR title checked from 1997 on, except 20021,0760.28% of all623inspections$144,981current penalties

Citations: 1,076
Inspections: 623
Current penalties: $144,981
Initial penalties: $220,713
Share of all citations: 0.28%

1910.94 standard page

331910.176Handling Materials - GeneralCFR title checked from 1997 on, except 20029540.25% of all821inspections$144,045current penalties

Citations: 954
Inspections: 821
Current penalties: $144,045
Initial penalties: $212,638
Share of all citations: 0.25%

1910.176 standard page

341910.389100.24% of all663inspections$69,256current penalties

Citations: 910
Inspections: 663
Current penalties: $69,256
Initial penalties: $97,554
Share of all citations: 0.24%

1910.38 standard page

351910.1001AsbestosCFR title checked from 1997 on, except 20258750.23% of all380inspections$460,136current penalties

Citations: 875
Inspections: 380
Current penalties: $460,136
Initial penalties: $1,305,105
Share of all citations: 0.23%

1910.1001 standard page

361910.1048FormaldehydeCFR title checked from 1997 on, except 20257980.21% of all293inspections$105,348current penalties

Citations: 798
Inspections: 293
Current penalties: $105,348
Initial penalties: $185,527
Share of all citations: 0.21%

1910.1048 standard page

371910.110Storage and Handling of Liquefied Petroleum GasesCFR title checked from 1997 on, except 20027630.20% of all608inspections$47,867current penalties

Citations: 763
Inspections: 608
Current penalties: $47,867
Initial penalties: $78,325
Share of all citations: 0.20%

1910.110 standard page

381910.247070.19% of all603inspections$71,346current penalties

Citations: 707
Inspections: 603
Current penalties: $71,346
Initial penalties: $111,207
Share of all citations: 0.19%

1910.24 standard page

391910.243Guarding of Portable Powered ToolsCFR title checked from 1997 on, except 20026940.18% of all672inspections$96,356current penalties

Citations: 694
Inspections: 672
Current penalties: $96,356
Initial penalties: $129,425
Share of all citations: 0.18%

1910.243 standard page

401910.101Compressed Gases (General Requirements)CFR title checked from 1997 on, except 20026210.16% of all566inspections$48,098current penalties

Citations: 621
Inspections: 566
Current penalties: $48,098
Initial penalties: $63,040
Share of all citations: 0.16%

1910.101 standard page

411910.120Hazardous Waste Operations and Emergency ResponseCFR title checked from 1997 on, except 20026100.16% of all301inspections$138,332current penalties

Citations: 610
Inspections: 301
Current penalties: $138,332
Initial penalties: $205,338
Share of all citations: 0.16%

1910.120 standard page

421910.145Specifications for Accident Prevention Signs and TagsCFR title checked from 1997 on, except 20026100.16% of all583inspections$59,641current penalties

Citations: 610
Inspections: 583
Current penalties: $59,641
Initial penalties: $87,833
Share of all citations: 0.16%

1910.145 standard page

431910.256060.16% of all558inspections$31,226current penalties

Citations: 606
Inspections: 558
Current penalties: $31,226
Initial penalties: $41,672
Share of all citations: 0.16%

1910.25 standard page

441910.275090.13% of all351inspections$94,665current penalties

Citations: 509
Inspections: 351
Current penalties: $94,665
Initial penalties: $102,804
Share of all citations: 0.13%

1910.27 standard page

451910.261Pulp, Paper, and Paperboard MillsCFR title checked from 1997 on, except 20025060.13% of all67inspections$496,237current penalties

Citations: 506
Inspections: 67
Current penalties: $496,237
Initial penalties: $975,010
Share of all citations: 0.13%

1910.261 standard page

461910.307Hazardous (classified) locationsCFR title checked from 1997 on, except 20024780.13% of all462inspections$139,875current penalties

Citations: 478
Inspections: 462
Current penalties: $139,875
Initial penalties: $552,340
Share of all citations: 0.13%

1910.307 standard page

471910.1084480.12% of all261inspections$34,056current penalties

Citations: 448
Inspections: 261
Current penalties: $34,056
Initial penalties: $50,220
Share of all citations: 0.12%

1910.108 standard page

481910.177Servicing Multi-Piece and Single Piece Rim WheelsCFR title checked from 1997 on, except 20024100.11% of all206inspections$44,799current penalties

Citations: 410
Inspections: 206
Current penalties: $44,799
Initial penalties: $74,499
Share of all citations: 0.11%

1910.177 standard page

491910.1047Ethylene OxideCFR title checked from 1997 on, except 20253600.10% of all101inspections$84,591current penalties

Citations: 360
Inspections: 101
Current penalties: $84,591
Initial penalties: $104,870
Share of all citations: 0.10%

1910.1047 standard page

501910.265SawmillsCFR title checked from 1997 on, except 20023410.09% of all113inspections$63,575current penalties

Citations: 341
Inspections: 113
Current penalties: $63,575
Initial penalties: $90,680
Share of all citations: 0.09%

1910.265 standard page

All citations in this view: 378,853. Share is each standard's citations divided by that total.
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