Most Cited OSHA Standards
OSHA citation items, federal and State Plan, by year issued. Data through November 13, 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, 1990
29 CFR part 1910, Occupational Safety and Health Standards: 178,497 citations, 42.6% 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. | 33,762 | 8.06% | 14,132 | $4,130,669 | $2,833,293 |
| 2 | 1910.219Mechanical Power-Transmission ApparatusTitle checked against CFR editions from 1997 on, except 2002. | 9,326 | 2.23% | 4,824 | $2,212,486 | $1,547,357 |
| 3 | 1910.305Wiring methods, components, and equipment for general useTitle checked against CFR editions from 1997 on, except 2002. | 9,296 | 2.22% | 5,328 | $924,139 | $621,171 |
| 4 | 1910.212General Requirements for All Machines (Machine Guarding)Title checked against CFR editions from 1997 on, except 2002. | 7,332 | 1.75% | 5,460 | $2,453,481 | $1,684,487 |
| 5 | 1910.134Respiratory ProtectionTitle checked against CFR editions from 1997 on, except 2002. | 7,160 | 1.71% | 3,345 | $1,360,234 | $747,472 |
| 6 | 1910.215Abrasive Wheel MachineryTitle checked against CFR editions from 1997 on, except 2002. | 6,771 | 1.62% | 4,076 | $806,896 | $579,722 |
| 7 | 1910.303 | 6,588 | 1.57% | 4,435 | $949,161 | $665,732 |
| 8 | 1910.106 | 6,276 | 1.50% | 3,681 | $934,574 | $593,065 |
| 9 | 1910.147The control of hazardous energy (lockout/tagout)Title checked against CFR editions from 1997 on, except 2002. | 5,831 | 1.39% | 4,101 | $1,663,095 | $1,189,161 |
| 10 | 1910.304Wiring design and protectionTitle checked against CFR editions from 1997 on, except 2002. | 5,737 | 1.37% | 4,425 | $852,009 | $593,085 |
| 11 | 1910.157Portable Fire ExtinguishersTitle checked against CFR editions from 1997 on, except 2002. | 5,315 | 1.27% | 3,801 | $221,077 | $142,939 |
| 12 | 1910.213Woodworking Machinery RequirementsTitle checked against CFR editions from 1997 on, except 2002. | 5,004 | 1.19% | 2,342 | $940,799 | $645,282 |
| 13 | 1910.107Spray Finishing Using Flammable and Combustible MaterialsTitle checked against CFR editions from 1997 on, except 2002. | 4,271 | 1.02% | 1,610 | $685,319 | $436,910 |
| 14 | 1910.22 | 4,118 | 0.98% | 3,447 | $598,811 | $371,697 |
| 15 | 1910.23LaddersRewritten effective January 17, 2017. Figures include the earlier text. | 4,102 | 0.98% | 3,019 | $888,113 | $614,682 |
| 16 | 1910.20 | 4,002 | 0.96% | 1,841 | $103,818 | $54,605 |
| 17 | 1910.252General requirementsTitle checked against CFR editions from 1997 on, except 2002. | 3,887 | 0.93% | 2,556 | $558,055 | $363,661 |
| 18 | 1910.37 | 3,519 | 0.84% | 2,557 | $300,962 | $214,965 |
| 19 | 1910.95Occupational Noise ExposureTitle checked against CFR editions from 1997 on, except 2002. | 3,256 | 0.78% | 1,340 | $1,133,378 | $600,174 |
| 20 | 1910.1025LeadTitle checked against CFR editions from 1997 on, except 2025. | 3,194 | 0.76% | 741 | $1,279,613 | $604,301 |
| 21 | 1910.151Medical Services and First AidTitle checked against CFR editions from 1997 on, except 2002. | 3,045 | 0.73% | 2,940 | $629,728 | $407,875 |
| 22 | 1910.178Powered Industrial TrucksTitle checked against CFR editions from 1997 on, except 2002. | 2,989 | 0.71% | 2,143 | $604,096 | $402,627 |
| 23 | 1910.217Mechanical Power PressesTitle checked against CFR editions from 1997 on, except 2002. | 2,405 | 0.57% | 869 | $882,464 | $598,745 |
| 24 | 1910.132General requirementsTitle checked against CFR editions from 1997 on, except 2002. | 2,326 | 0.56% | 2,228 | $843,767 | $540,470 |
| 25 | 1910.141SanitationTitle checked against CFR editions from 1997 on, except 2002. | 1,936 | 0.46% | 1,392 | $166,248 | $108,066 |
| 26 | 1910.133Eye and Face ProtectionTitle checked against CFR editions from 1997 on, except 2002. | 1,772 | 0.42% | 1,721 | $437,500 | $289,134 |
| 27 | 1910.179Overhead and Gantry CranesTitle checked against CFR editions from 1997 on, except 2002. | 1,741 | 0.42% | 832 | $378,466 | $224,401 |
| 28 | 1910.1000Air ContaminantsTitle checked against CFR editions from 1997 on, except 2025. | 1,494 | 0.36% | 679 | $342,068 | $206,376 |
| 29 | 1910.242Hand and Portable Powered Tools and Equipment, GeneralTitle checked against CFR editions from 1997 on, except 2002. | 1,490 | 0.36% | 1,422 | $258,274 | $171,518 |
| 30 | 1910.120Hazardous Waste Operations and Emergency ResponseTitle checked against CFR editions from 1997 on, except 2002. | 1,414 | 0.34% | 600 | $495,929 | $299,847 |
| 31 | 1910.142Temporary Labor CampsTitle checked against CFR editions from 1997 on, except 2002. | 1,178 | 0.28% | 407 | $18,320 | $13,715 |
| 32 | 1910.38 | 1,143 | 0.27% | 907 | $187,718 | $134,457 |
| 33 | 1910.36 | 1,107 | 0.26% | 961 | $248,603 | $172,602 |
| 34 | 1910.184SlingsTitle checked against CFR editions from 1997 on, except 2002. | 1,078 | 0.26% | 637 | $176,206 | $117,565 |
| 35 | 1910.94VentilationTitle checked against CFR editions from 1997 on, except 2002. | 1,067 | 0.25% | 587 | $307,828 | $194,934 |
| 36 | 1910.1048FormaldehydeTitle checked against CFR editions from 1997 on, except 2025. | 858 | 0.20% | 320 | $171,285 | $114,733 |
| 37 | 1910.176Handling Materials - GeneralTitle checked against CFR editions from 1997 on, except 2002. | 834 | 0.20% | 720 | $182,932 | $120,607 |
| 38 | 1910.110Storage and Handling of Liquefied Petroleum GasesTitle checked against CFR editions from 1997 on, except 2002. | 818 | 0.20% | 659 | $103,954 | $64,628 |
| 39 | 1910.24 | 673 | 0.16% | 563 | $122,739 | $84,066 |
| 40 | 1910.253Oxygen-Fuel Gas Welding and CuttingTitle checked against CFR editions from 1997 on, except 2002. | 581 | 0.14% | 398 | $97,933 | $69,175 |
| 41 | 1910.1001AsbestosTitle checked against CFR editions from 1997 on, except 2025. | 572 | 0.14% | 355 | $126,054 | $84,297 |
| 42 | 1910.101Compressed Gases (General Requirements)Title checked against CFR editions from 1997 on, except 2002. | 566 | 0.14% | 525 | $125,739 | $52,693 |
| 43 | 1910.243Guarding of Portable Powered ToolsTitle checked against CFR editions from 1997 on, except 2002. | 559 | 0.13% | 539 | $139,642 | $93,644 |
| 44 | 1910.25 | 544 | 0.13% | 506 | $48,464 | $30,745 |
| 45 | 1910.145Specifications for Accident Prevention Signs and TagsTitle checked against CFR editions from 1997 on, except 2002. | 519 | 0.12% | 503 | $94,260 | $59,991 |
| 46 | 1910.27 | 511 | 0.12% | 338 | $96,124 | $61,937 |
| 47 | 1910.261Pulp, Paper, and Paperboard MillsTitle checked against CFR editions from 1997 on, except 2002. | 473 | 0.11% | 72 | $322,786 | $253,352 |
| 48 | 1910.307Hazardous (classified) locationsTitle checked against CFR editions from 1997 on, except 2002. | 447 | 0.11% | 420 | $132,508 | $90,877 |
| 49 | 1910.108 | 446 | 0.11% | 248 | $74,305 | $44,965 |
| 50 | 1910.265SawmillsTitle checked against CFR editions from 1997 on, except 2002. | 445 | 0.11% | 133 | $101,299 | $71,448 |
Order: most citations first. Bars compare the rows shown. Tap a standard for all figures.
11910.1200Hazard CommunicationCFR title checked from 1997 on, except 202533,7628.06% of all14,132inspections$2,833,293current penalties
- Citations
- 33,762
- Inspections
- 14,132
- Current penalties
- $2,833,293
- Initial penalties
- $4,130,669
- Share of all citations
- 8.06%
21910.219Mechanical Power-Transmission ApparatusCFR title checked from 1997 on, except 20029,3262.23% of all4,824inspections$1,547,357current penalties
- Citations
- 9,326
- Inspections
- 4,824
- Current penalties
- $1,547,357
- Initial penalties
- $2,212,486
- Share of all citations
- 2.23%
31910.305Wiring methods, components, and equipment for general useCFR title checked from 1997 on, except 20029,2962.22% of all5,328inspections$621,171current penalties
- Citations
- 9,296
- Inspections
- 5,328
- Current penalties
- $621,171
- Initial penalties
- $924,139
- Share of all citations
- 2.22%
41910.212General Requirements for All Machines (Machine Guarding)CFR title checked from 1997 on, except 20027,3321.75% of all5,460inspections$1,684,487current penalties
- Citations
- 7,332
- Inspections
- 5,460
- Current penalties
- $1,684,487
- Initial penalties
- $2,453,481
- Share of all citations
- 1.75%
51910.134Respiratory ProtectionCFR title checked from 1997 on, except 20027,1601.71% of all3,345inspections$747,472current penalties
- Citations
- 7,160
- Inspections
- 3,345
- Current penalties
- $747,472
- Initial penalties
- $1,360,234
- Share of all citations
- 1.71%
61910.215Abrasive Wheel MachineryCFR title checked from 1997 on, except 20026,7711.62% of all4,076inspections$579,722current penalties
- Citations
- 6,771
- Inspections
- 4,076
- Current penalties
- $579,722
- Initial penalties
- $806,896
- Share of all citations
- 1.62%
71910.3036,5881.57% of all4,435inspections$665,732current penalties
- Citations
- 6,588
- Inspections
- 4,435
- Current penalties
- $665,732
- Initial penalties
- $949,161
- Share of all citations
- 1.57%
81910.1066,2761.50% of all3,681inspections$593,065current penalties
- Citations
- 6,276
- Inspections
- 3,681
- Current penalties
- $593,065
- Initial penalties
- $934,574
- Share of all citations
- 1.50%
91910.147The control of hazardous energy (lockout/tagout)CFR title checked from 1997 on, except 20025,8311.39% of all4,101inspections$1,189,161current penalties
- Citations
- 5,831
- Inspections
- 4,101
- Current penalties
- $1,189,161
- Initial penalties
- $1,663,095
- Share of all citations
- 1.39%
101910.304Wiring design and protectionCFR title checked from 1997 on, except 20025,7371.37% of all4,425inspections$593,085current penalties
- Citations
- 5,737
- Inspections
- 4,425
- Current penalties
- $593,085
- Initial penalties
- $852,009
- Share of all citations
- 1.37%
111910.157Portable Fire ExtinguishersCFR title checked from 1997 on, except 20025,3151.27% of all3,801inspections$142,939current penalties
- Citations
- 5,315
- Inspections
- 3,801
- Current penalties
- $142,939
- Initial penalties
- $221,077
- Share of all citations
- 1.27%
121910.213Woodworking Machinery RequirementsCFR title checked from 1997 on, except 20025,0041.19% of all2,342inspections$645,282current penalties
- Citations
- 5,004
- Inspections
- 2,342
- Current penalties
- $645,282
- Initial penalties
- $940,799
- Share of all citations
- 1.19%
131910.107Spray Finishing Using Flammable and Combustible MaterialsCFR title checked from 1997 on, except 20024,2711.02% of all1,610inspections$436,910current penalties
- Citations
- 4,271
- Inspections
- 1,610
- Current penalties
- $436,910
- Initial penalties
- $685,319
- Share of all citations
- 1.02%
141910.224,1180.98% of all3,447inspections$371,697current penalties
- Citations
- 4,118
- Inspections
- 3,447
- Current penalties
- $371,697
- Initial penalties
- $598,811
- Share of all citations
- 0.98%
151910.23LaddersRewritten 2017; includes earlier text4,1020.98% of all3,019inspections$614,682current penalties
- Citations
- 4,102
- Inspections
- 3,019
- Current penalties
- $614,682
- Initial penalties
- $888,113
- Share of all citations
- 0.98%
161910.204,0020.96% of all1,841inspections$54,605current penalties
- Citations
- 4,002
- Inspections
- 1,841
- Current penalties
- $54,605
- Initial penalties
- $103,818
- Share of all citations
- 0.96%
171910.252General requirementsCFR title checked from 1997 on, except 20023,8870.93% of all2,556inspections$363,661current penalties
- Citations
- 3,887
- Inspections
- 2,556
- Current penalties
- $363,661
- Initial penalties
- $558,055
- Share of all citations
- 0.93%
181910.373,5190.84% of all2,557inspections$214,965current penalties
- Citations
- 3,519
- Inspections
- 2,557
- Current penalties
- $214,965
- Initial penalties
- $300,962
- Share of all citations
- 0.84%
191910.95Occupational Noise ExposureCFR title checked from 1997 on, except 20023,2560.78% of all1,340inspections$600,174current penalties
- Citations
- 3,256
- Inspections
- 1,340
- Current penalties
- $600,174
- Initial penalties
- $1,133,378
- Share of all citations
- 0.78%
201910.1025LeadCFR title checked from 1997 on, except 20253,1940.76% of all741inspections$604,301current penalties
- Citations
- 3,194
- Inspections
- 741
- Current penalties
- $604,301
- Initial penalties
- $1,279,613
- Share of all citations
- 0.76%
211910.151Medical Services and First AidCFR title checked from 1997 on, except 20023,0450.73% of all2,940inspections$407,875current penalties
- Citations
- 3,045
- Inspections
- 2,940
- Current penalties
- $407,875
- Initial penalties
- $629,728
- Share of all citations
- 0.73%
221910.178Powered Industrial TrucksCFR title checked from 1997 on, except 20022,9890.71% of all2,143inspections$402,627current penalties
- Citations
- 2,989
- Inspections
- 2,143
- Current penalties
- $402,627
- Initial penalties
- $604,096
- Share of all citations
- 0.71%
231910.217Mechanical Power PressesCFR title checked from 1997 on, except 20022,4050.57% of all869inspections$598,745current penalties
- Citations
- 2,405
- Inspections
- 869
- Current penalties
- $598,745
- Initial penalties
- $882,464
- Share of all citations
- 0.57%
241910.132General requirementsCFR title checked from 1997 on, except 20022,3260.56% of all2,228inspections$540,470current penalties
- Citations
- 2,326
- Inspections
- 2,228
- Current penalties
- $540,470
- Initial penalties
- $843,767
- Share of all citations
- 0.56%
251910.141SanitationCFR title checked from 1997 on, except 20021,9360.46% of all1,392inspections$108,066current penalties
- Citations
- 1,936
- Inspections
- 1,392
- Current penalties
- $108,066
- Initial penalties
- $166,248
- Share of all citations
- 0.46%
261910.133Eye and Face ProtectionCFR title checked from 1997 on, except 20021,7720.42% of all1,721inspections$289,134current penalties
- Citations
- 1,772
- Inspections
- 1,721
- Current penalties
- $289,134
- Initial penalties
- $437,500
- Share of all citations
- 0.42%
271910.179Overhead and Gantry CranesCFR title checked from 1997 on, except 20021,7410.42% of all832inspections$224,401current penalties
- Citations
- 1,741
- Inspections
- 832
- Current penalties
- $224,401
- Initial penalties
- $378,466
- Share of all citations
- 0.42%
281910.1000Air ContaminantsCFR title checked from 1997 on, except 20251,4940.36% of all679inspections$206,376current penalties
- Citations
- 1,494
- Inspections
- 679
- Current penalties
- $206,376
- Initial penalties
- $342,068
- Share of all citations
- 0.36%
291910.242Hand and Portable Powered Tools and Equipment, GeneralCFR title checked from 1997 on, except 20021,4900.36% of all1,422inspections$171,518current penalties
- Citations
- 1,490
- Inspections
- 1,422
- Current penalties
- $171,518
- Initial penalties
- $258,274
- Share of all citations
- 0.36%
301910.120Hazardous Waste Operations and Emergency ResponseCFR title checked from 1997 on, except 20021,4140.34% of all600inspections$299,847current penalties
- Citations
- 1,414
- Inspections
- 600
- Current penalties
- $299,847
- Initial penalties
- $495,929
- Share of all citations
- 0.34%
311910.142Temporary Labor CampsCFR title checked from 1997 on, except 20021,1780.28% of all407inspections$13,715current penalties
- Citations
- 1,178
- Inspections
- 407
- Current penalties
- $13,715
- Initial penalties
- $18,320
- Share of all citations
- 0.28%
321910.381,1430.27% of all907inspections$134,457current penalties
- Citations
- 1,143
- Inspections
- 907
- Current penalties
- $134,457
- Initial penalties
- $187,718
- Share of all citations
- 0.27%
331910.361,1070.26% of all961inspections$172,602current penalties
- Citations
- 1,107
- Inspections
- 961
- Current penalties
- $172,602
- Initial penalties
- $248,603
- Share of all citations
- 0.26%
341910.184SlingsCFR title checked from 1997 on, except 20021,0780.26% of all637inspections$117,565current penalties
- Citations
- 1,078
- Inspections
- 637
- Current penalties
- $117,565
- Initial penalties
- $176,206
- Share of all citations
- 0.26%
351910.94VentilationCFR title checked from 1997 on, except 20021,0670.25% of all587inspections$194,934current penalties
- Citations
- 1,067
- Inspections
- 587
- Current penalties
- $194,934
- Initial penalties
- $307,828
- Share of all citations
- 0.25%
361910.1048FormaldehydeCFR title checked from 1997 on, except 20258580.20% of all320inspections$114,733current penalties
- Citations
- 858
- Inspections
- 320
- Current penalties
- $114,733
- Initial penalties
- $171,285
- Share of all citations
- 0.20%
371910.176Handling Materials - GeneralCFR title checked from 1997 on, except 20028340.20% of all720inspections$120,607current penalties
- Citations
- 834
- Inspections
- 720
- Current penalties
- $120,607
- Initial penalties
- $182,932
- Share of all citations
- 0.20%
381910.110Storage and Handling of Liquefied Petroleum GasesCFR title checked from 1997 on, except 20028180.20% of all659inspections$64,628current penalties
- Citations
- 818
- Inspections
- 659
- Current penalties
- $64,628
- Initial penalties
- $103,954
- Share of all citations
- 0.20%
391910.246730.16% of all563inspections$84,066current penalties
- Citations
- 673
- Inspections
- 563
- Current penalties
- $84,066
- Initial penalties
- $122,739
- Share of all citations
- 0.16%
401910.253Oxygen-Fuel Gas Welding and CuttingCFR title checked from 1997 on, except 20025810.14% of all398inspections$69,175current penalties
- Citations
- 581
- Inspections
- 398
- Current penalties
- $69,175
- Initial penalties
- $97,933
- Share of all citations
- 0.14%
411910.1001AsbestosCFR title checked from 1997 on, except 20255720.14% of all355inspections$84,297current penalties
- Citations
- 572
- Inspections
- 355
- Current penalties
- $84,297
- Initial penalties
- $126,054
- Share of all citations
- 0.14%
421910.101Compressed Gases (General Requirements)CFR title checked from 1997 on, except 20025660.14% of all525inspections$52,693current penalties
- Citations
- 566
- Inspections
- 525
- Current penalties
- $52,693
- Initial penalties
- $125,739
- Share of all citations
- 0.14%
431910.243Guarding of Portable Powered ToolsCFR title checked from 1997 on, except 20025590.13% of all539inspections$93,644current penalties
- Citations
- 559
- Inspections
- 539
- Current penalties
- $93,644
- Initial penalties
- $139,642
- Share of all citations
- 0.13%
441910.255440.13% of all506inspections$30,745current penalties
- Citations
- 544
- Inspections
- 506
- Current penalties
- $30,745
- Initial penalties
- $48,464
- Share of all citations
- 0.13%
451910.145Specifications for Accident Prevention Signs and TagsCFR title checked from 1997 on, except 20025190.12% of all503inspections$59,991current penalties
- Citations
- 519
- Inspections
- 503
- Current penalties
- $59,991
- Initial penalties
- $94,260
- Share of all citations
- 0.12%
461910.275110.12% of all338inspections$61,937current penalties
- Citations
- 511
- Inspections
- 338
- Current penalties
- $61,937
- Initial penalties
- $96,124
- Share of all citations
- 0.12%
471910.261Pulp, Paper, and Paperboard MillsCFR title checked from 1997 on, except 20024730.11% of all72inspections$253,352current penalties
- Citations
- 473
- Inspections
- 72
- Current penalties
- $253,352
- Initial penalties
- $322,786
- Share of all citations
- 0.11%
481910.307Hazardous (classified) locationsCFR title checked from 1997 on, except 20024470.11% of all420inspections$90,877current penalties
- Citations
- 447
- Inspections
- 420
- Current penalties
- $90,877
- Initial penalties
- $132,508
- Share of all citations
- 0.11%
491910.1084460.11% of all248inspections$44,965current penalties
- Citations
- 446
- Inspections
- 248
- Current penalties
- $44,965
- Initial penalties
- $74,305
- Share of all citations
- 0.11%
501910.265SawmillsCFR title checked from 1997 on, except 20024450.11% of all133inspections$71,448current penalties
- Citations
- 445
- Inspections
- 133
- Current penalties
- $71,448
- Initial penalties
- $101,299
- Share of all citations
- 0.11%
- All citations in this view: 418,998. 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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