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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, 1993
29 CFR part 1910, Occupational Safety and Health Standards: 184,631 citations, 51.8% 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. | 29,655 | 8.31% | 13,274 | $11,605,871 | $6,510,967 |
| 2 | 1910.305Wiring methods, components, and equipment for general useTitle checked against CFR editions from 1997 on, except 2002. | 11,379 | 3.19% | 6,698 | $4,053,229 | $2,244,176 |
| 3 | 1910.147The control of hazardous energy (lockout/tagout)Title checked against CFR editions from 1997 on, except 2002. | 10,137 | 2.84% | 6,327 | $9,595,820 | $5,352,854 |
| 4 | 1910.219Mechanical Power-Transmission ApparatusTitle checked against CFR editions from 1997 on, except 2002. | 8,064 | 2.26% | 4,265 | $4,535,821 | $2,583,971 |
| 5 | 1910.303 | 7,451 | 2.09% | 5,236 | $3,516,552 | $2,002,614 |
| 6 | 1910.1030Bloodborne PathogensTitle checked against CFR editions from 1997 on, except 2025. | 7,188 | 2.01% | 2,627 | $4,199,757 | $2,221,645 |
| 7 | 1910.215Abrasive Wheel MachineryTitle checked against CFR editions from 1997 on, except 2002. | 6,951 | 1.95% | 4,231 | $2,689,985 | $1,564,529 |
| 8 | 1910.157Portable Fire ExtinguishersTitle checked against CFR editions from 1997 on, except 2002. | 6,727 | 1.89% | 4,823 | $1,411,386 | $786,678 |
| 9 | 1910.212General Requirements for All Machines (Machine Guarding)Title checked against CFR editions from 1997 on, except 2002. | 6,709 | 1.88% | 5,187 | $6,852,786 | $3,855,193 |
| 10 | 1910.134Respiratory ProtectionTitle checked against CFR editions from 1997 on, except 2002. | 6,432 | 1.80% | 3,269 | $2,397,030 | $1,380,157 |
| 11 | 1910.37 | 5,330 | 1.49% | 3,921 | $1,834,401 | $1,073,757 |
| 12 | 1910.304Wiring design and protectionTitle checked against CFR editions from 1997 on, except 2002. | 5,275 | 1.48% | 4,160 | $2,734,148 | $1,490,180 |
| 13 | 1910.106 | 4,661 | 1.31% | 2,911 | $2,263,474 | $1,290,490 |
| 14 | 1910.213Woodworking Machinery RequirementsTitle checked against CFR editions from 1997 on, except 2002. | 4,409 | 1.24% | 2,049 | $2,482,455 | $1,384,409 |
| 15 | 1910.23LaddersRewritten effective January 17, 2017. Figures include the earlier text. | 4,298 | 1.20% | 3,252 | $2,983,406 | $1,703,244 |
| 16 | 1910.107Spray Finishing Using Flammable and Combustible MaterialsTitle checked against CFR editions from 1997 on, except 2002. | 4,262 | 1.19% | 1,628 | $2,092,760 | $1,132,291 |
| 17 | 1910.22 | 4,076 | 1.14% | 3,495 | $1,659,205 | $838,399 |
| 18 | 1910.20 | 3,243 | 0.91% | 1,528 | $188,420 | $99,266 |
| 19 | 1910.151Medical Services and First AidTitle checked against CFR editions from 1997 on, except 2002. | 3,017 | 0.85% | 2,926 | $1,862,530 | $1,016,130 |
| 20 | 1910.95Occupational Noise ExposureTitle checked against CFR editions from 1997 on, except 2002. | 2,883 | 0.81% | 1,327 | $2,062,214 | $1,089,956 |
| 21 | 1910.178Powered Industrial TrucksTitle checked against CFR editions from 1997 on, except 2002. | 2,731 | 0.77% | 1,981 | $1,755,142 | $1,003,034 |
| 22 | 1910.253Oxygen-Fuel Gas Welding and CuttingTitle checked against CFR editions from 1997 on, except 2002. | 2,503 | 0.70% | 1,888 | $868,781 | $519,211 |
| 23 | 1910.1025LeadTitle checked against CFR editions from 1997 on, except 2025. | 2,418 | 0.68% | 667 | $1,787,757 | $833,911 |
| 24 | 1910.217Mechanical Power PressesTitle checked against CFR editions from 1997 on, except 2002. | 2,188 | 0.61% | 726 | $2,546,120 | $1,381,253 |
| 25 | 1910.38 | 1,906 | 0.53% | 1,607 | $858,703 | $506,296 |
| 26 | 1910.36 | 1,714 | 0.48% | 1,371 | $1,586,901 | $928,380 |
| 27 | 1910.132General requirementsTitle checked against CFR editions from 1997 on, except 2002. | 1,701 | 0.48% | 1,646 | $1,931,015 | $1,028,355 |
| 28 | 1910.141SanitationTitle checked against CFR editions from 1997 on, except 2002. | 1,626 | 0.46% | 1,155 | $269,756 | $142,858 |
| 29 | 1910.179Overhead and Gantry CranesTitle checked against CFR editions from 1997 on, except 2002. | 1,553 | 0.44% | 735 | $923,096 | $493,380 |
| 30 | 1910.242Hand and Portable Powered Tools and Equipment, GeneralTitle checked against CFR editions from 1997 on, except 2002. | 1,450 | 0.41% | 1,386 | $831,391 | $453,320 |
| 31 | 1910.120Hazardous Waste Operations and Emergency ResponseTitle checked against CFR editions from 1997 on, except 2002. | 1,373 | 0.38% | 762 | $1,592,862 | $1,150,603 |
| 32 | 1910.133Eye and Face ProtectionTitle checked against CFR editions from 1997 on, except 2002. | 1,333 | 0.37% | 1,314 | $1,037,354 | $583,377 |
| 33 | 1910.334Electrical - Use of EquipmentTitle checked against CFR editions from 1997 on, except 2002. | 1,270 | 0.36% | 965 | $288,841 | $135,101 |
| 34 | 1910.146Permit-Required Confined SpacesTitle checked against CFR editions from 1997 on, except 2002. | 1,210 | 0.34% | 484 | $1,267,432 | $790,211 |
| 35 | 1910.142Temporary Labor CampsTitle checked against CFR editions from 1997 on, except 2002. | 1,012 | 0.28% | 335 | $165,550 | $120,812 |
| 36 | 1910.333Electrical - Selection and Use of Work PracticesTitle checked against CFR editions from 1997 on, except 2002. | 939 | 0.26% | 798 | $660,166 | $480,940 |
| 37 | 1910.184SlingsTitle checked against CFR editions from 1997 on, except 2002. | 901 | 0.25% | 539 | $481,935 | $257,413 |
| 38 | 1910.252General requirementsTitle checked against CFR editions from 1997 on, except 2002. | 853 | 0.24% | 678 | $548,291 | $348,057 |
| 39 | 1910.24 | 847 | 0.24% | 707 | $422,510 | $239,295 |
| 40 | 1910.1000Air ContaminantsTitle checked against CFR editions from 1997 on, except 2025. | 802 | 0.22% | 373 | $614,210 | $356,589 |
| 41 | 1910.94VentilationTitle checked against CFR editions from 1997 on, except 2002. | 740 | 0.21% | 414 | $559,701 | $331,442 |
| 42 | 1910.1048FormaldehydeTitle checked against CFR editions from 1997 on, except 2025. | 734 | 0.21% | 297 | $506,193 | $289,240 |
| 43 | 1910.110Storage and Handling of Liquefied Petroleum GasesTitle checked against CFR editions from 1997 on, except 2002. | 715 | 0.20% | 571 | $284,321 | $166,659 |
| 44 | 1910.176Handling Materials - GeneralTitle checked against CFR editions from 1997 on, except 2002. | 676 | 0.19% | 600 | $548,470 | $300,025 |
| 45 | 1910.101Compressed Gases (General Requirements)Title checked against CFR editions from 1997 on, except 2002. | 585 | 0.16% | 548 | $191,067 | $110,778 |
| 46 | 1910.332Electrical Safety-Related Work Practices - TrainingTitle checked against CFR editions from 1997 on, except 2002. | 526 | 0.15% | 444 | $500,239 | $260,360 |
| 47 | 1910.243Guarding of Portable Powered ToolsTitle checked against CFR editions from 1997 on, except 2002. | 508 | 0.14% | 487 | $291,265 | $169,684 |
| 48 | 1910.27 | 485 | 0.14% | 336 | $350,974 | $198,321 |
| 49 | 1910.25 | 467 | 0.13% | 420 | $121,668 | $65,038 |
| 50 | 1910.254Arc Welding and CuttingTitle checked against CFR editions from 1997 on, except 2002. | 457 | 0.13% | 388 | $222,726 | $117,556 |
Order: most citations first. Bars compare the rows shown. Tap a standard for all figures.
11910.1200Hazard CommunicationCFR title checked from 1997 on, except 202529,6558.31% of all13,274inspections$6,510,967current penalties
- Citations
- 29,655
- Inspections
- 13,274
- Current penalties
- $6,510,967
- Initial penalties
- $11,605,871
- Share of all citations
- 8.31%
21910.305Wiring methods, components, and equipment for general useCFR title checked from 1997 on, except 200211,3793.19% of all6,698inspections$2,244,176current penalties
- Citations
- 11,379
- Inspections
- 6,698
- Current penalties
- $2,244,176
- Initial penalties
- $4,053,229
- Share of all citations
- 3.19%
31910.147The control of hazardous energy (lockout/tagout)CFR title checked from 1997 on, except 200210,1372.84% of all6,327inspections$5,352,854current penalties
- Citations
- 10,137
- Inspections
- 6,327
- Current penalties
- $5,352,854
- Initial penalties
- $9,595,820
- Share of all citations
- 2.84%
41910.219Mechanical Power-Transmission ApparatusCFR title checked from 1997 on, except 20028,0642.26% of all4,265inspections$2,583,971current penalties
- Citations
- 8,064
- Inspections
- 4,265
- Current penalties
- $2,583,971
- Initial penalties
- $4,535,821
- Share of all citations
- 2.26%
51910.3037,4512.09% of all5,236inspections$2,002,614current penalties
- Citations
- 7,451
- Inspections
- 5,236
- Current penalties
- $2,002,614
- Initial penalties
- $3,516,552
- Share of all citations
- 2.09%
61910.1030Bloodborne PathogensCFR title checked from 1997 on, except 20257,1882.01% of all2,627inspections$2,221,645current penalties
- Citations
- 7,188
- Inspections
- 2,627
- Current penalties
- $2,221,645
- Initial penalties
- $4,199,757
- Share of all citations
- 2.01%
71910.215Abrasive Wheel MachineryCFR title checked from 1997 on, except 20026,9511.95% of all4,231inspections$1,564,529current penalties
- Citations
- 6,951
- Inspections
- 4,231
- Current penalties
- $1,564,529
- Initial penalties
- $2,689,985
- Share of all citations
- 1.95%
81910.157Portable Fire ExtinguishersCFR title checked from 1997 on, except 20026,7271.89% of all4,823inspections$786,678current penalties
- Citations
- 6,727
- Inspections
- 4,823
- Current penalties
- $786,678
- Initial penalties
- $1,411,386
- Share of all citations
- 1.89%
91910.212General Requirements for All Machines (Machine Guarding)CFR title checked from 1997 on, except 20026,7091.88% of all5,187inspections$3,855,193current penalties
- Citations
- 6,709
- Inspections
- 5,187
- Current penalties
- $3,855,193
- Initial penalties
- $6,852,786
- Share of all citations
- 1.88%
101910.134Respiratory ProtectionCFR title checked from 1997 on, except 20026,4321.80% of all3,269inspections$1,380,157current penalties
- Citations
- 6,432
- Inspections
- 3,269
- Current penalties
- $1,380,157
- Initial penalties
- $2,397,030
- Share of all citations
- 1.80%
111910.375,3301.49% of all3,921inspections$1,073,757current penalties
- Citations
- 5,330
- Inspections
- 3,921
- Current penalties
- $1,073,757
- Initial penalties
- $1,834,401
- Share of all citations
- 1.49%
121910.304Wiring design and protectionCFR title checked from 1997 on, except 20025,2751.48% of all4,160inspections$1,490,180current penalties
- Citations
- 5,275
- Inspections
- 4,160
- Current penalties
- $1,490,180
- Initial penalties
- $2,734,148
- Share of all citations
- 1.48%
131910.1064,6611.31% of all2,911inspections$1,290,490current penalties
- Citations
- 4,661
- Inspections
- 2,911
- Current penalties
- $1,290,490
- Initial penalties
- $2,263,474
- Share of all citations
- 1.31%
141910.213Woodworking Machinery RequirementsCFR title checked from 1997 on, except 20024,4091.24% of all2,049inspections$1,384,409current penalties
- Citations
- 4,409
- Inspections
- 2,049
- Current penalties
- $1,384,409
- Initial penalties
- $2,482,455
- Share of all citations
- 1.24%
151910.23LaddersRewritten 2017; includes earlier text4,2981.20% of all3,252inspections$1,703,244current penalties
- Citations
- 4,298
- Inspections
- 3,252
- Current penalties
- $1,703,244
- Initial penalties
- $2,983,406
- Share of all citations
- 1.20%
161910.107Spray Finishing Using Flammable and Combustible MaterialsCFR title checked from 1997 on, except 20024,2621.19% of all1,628inspections$1,132,291current penalties
- Citations
- 4,262
- Inspections
- 1,628
- Current penalties
- $1,132,291
- Initial penalties
- $2,092,760
- Share of all citations
- 1.19%
171910.224,0761.14% of all3,495inspections$838,399current penalties
- Citations
- 4,076
- Inspections
- 3,495
- Current penalties
- $838,399
- Initial penalties
- $1,659,205
- Share of all citations
- 1.14%
181910.203,2430.91% of all1,528inspections$99,266current penalties
- Citations
- 3,243
- Inspections
- 1,528
- Current penalties
- $99,266
- Initial penalties
- $188,420
- Share of all citations
- 0.91%
191910.151Medical Services and First AidCFR title checked from 1997 on, except 20023,0170.85% of all2,926inspections$1,016,130current penalties
- Citations
- 3,017
- Inspections
- 2,926
- Current penalties
- $1,016,130
- Initial penalties
- $1,862,530
- Share of all citations
- 0.85%
201910.95Occupational Noise ExposureCFR title checked from 1997 on, except 20022,8830.81% of all1,327inspections$1,089,956current penalties
- Citations
- 2,883
- Inspections
- 1,327
- Current penalties
- $1,089,956
- Initial penalties
- $2,062,214
- Share of all citations
- 0.81%
211910.178Powered Industrial TrucksCFR title checked from 1997 on, except 20022,7310.77% of all1,981inspections$1,003,034current penalties
- Citations
- 2,731
- Inspections
- 1,981
- Current penalties
- $1,003,034
- Initial penalties
- $1,755,142
- Share of all citations
- 0.77%
221910.253Oxygen-Fuel Gas Welding and CuttingCFR title checked from 1997 on, except 20022,5030.70% of all1,888inspections$519,211current penalties
- Citations
- 2,503
- Inspections
- 1,888
- Current penalties
- $519,211
- Initial penalties
- $868,781
- Share of all citations
- 0.70%
231910.1025LeadCFR title checked from 1997 on, except 20252,4180.68% of all667inspections$833,911current penalties
- Citations
- 2,418
- Inspections
- 667
- Current penalties
- $833,911
- Initial penalties
- $1,787,757
- Share of all citations
- 0.68%
241910.217Mechanical Power PressesCFR title checked from 1997 on, except 20022,1880.61% of all726inspections$1,381,253current penalties
- Citations
- 2,188
- Inspections
- 726
- Current penalties
- $1,381,253
- Initial penalties
- $2,546,120
- Share of all citations
- 0.61%
251910.381,9060.53% of all1,607inspections$506,296current penalties
- Citations
- 1,906
- Inspections
- 1,607
- Current penalties
- $506,296
- Initial penalties
- $858,703
- Share of all citations
- 0.53%
261910.361,7140.48% of all1,371inspections$928,380current penalties
- Citations
- 1,714
- Inspections
- 1,371
- Current penalties
- $928,380
- Initial penalties
- $1,586,901
- Share of all citations
- 0.48%
271910.132General requirementsCFR title checked from 1997 on, except 20021,7010.48% of all1,646inspections$1,028,355current penalties
- Citations
- 1,701
- Inspections
- 1,646
- Current penalties
- $1,028,355
- Initial penalties
- $1,931,015
- Share of all citations
- 0.48%
281910.141SanitationCFR title checked from 1997 on, except 20021,6260.46% of all1,155inspections$142,858current penalties
- Citations
- 1,626
- Inspections
- 1,155
- Current penalties
- $142,858
- Initial penalties
- $269,756
- Share of all citations
- 0.46%
291910.179Overhead and Gantry CranesCFR title checked from 1997 on, except 20021,5530.44% of all735inspections$493,380current penalties
- Citations
- 1,553
- Inspections
- 735
- Current penalties
- $493,380
- Initial penalties
- $923,096
- Share of all citations
- 0.44%
301910.242Hand and Portable Powered Tools and Equipment, GeneralCFR title checked from 1997 on, except 20021,4500.41% of all1,386inspections$453,320current penalties
- Citations
- 1,450
- Inspections
- 1,386
- Current penalties
- $453,320
- Initial penalties
- $831,391
- Share of all citations
- 0.41%
311910.120Hazardous Waste Operations and Emergency ResponseCFR title checked from 1997 on, except 20021,3730.38% of all762inspections$1,150,603current penalties
- Citations
- 1,373
- Inspections
- 762
- Current penalties
- $1,150,603
- Initial penalties
- $1,592,862
- Share of all citations
- 0.38%
321910.133Eye and Face ProtectionCFR title checked from 1997 on, except 20021,3330.37% of all1,314inspections$583,377current penalties
- Citations
- 1,333
- Inspections
- 1,314
- Current penalties
- $583,377
- Initial penalties
- $1,037,354
- Share of all citations
- 0.37%
331910.334Electrical - Use of EquipmentCFR title checked from 1997 on, except 20021,2700.36% of all965inspections$135,101current penalties
- Citations
- 1,270
- Inspections
- 965
- Current penalties
- $135,101
- Initial penalties
- $288,841
- Share of all citations
- 0.36%
341910.146Permit-Required Confined SpacesCFR title checked from 1997 on, except 20021,2100.34% of all484inspections$790,211current penalties
- Citations
- 1,210
- Inspections
- 484
- Current penalties
- $790,211
- Initial penalties
- $1,267,432
- Share of all citations
- 0.34%
351910.142Temporary Labor CampsCFR title checked from 1997 on, except 20021,0120.28% of all335inspections$120,812current penalties
- Citations
- 1,012
- Inspections
- 335
- Current penalties
- $120,812
- Initial penalties
- $165,550
- Share of all citations
- 0.28%
361910.333Electrical - Selection and Use of Work PracticesCFR title checked from 1997 on, except 20029390.26% of all798inspections$480,940current penalties
- Citations
- 939
- Inspections
- 798
- Current penalties
- $480,940
- Initial penalties
- $660,166
- Share of all citations
- 0.26%
371910.184SlingsCFR title checked from 1997 on, except 20029010.25% of all539inspections$257,413current penalties
- Citations
- 901
- Inspections
- 539
- Current penalties
- $257,413
- Initial penalties
- $481,935
- Share of all citations
- 0.25%
381910.252General requirementsCFR title checked from 1997 on, except 20028530.24% of all678inspections$348,057current penalties
- Citations
- 853
- Inspections
- 678
- Current penalties
- $348,057
- Initial penalties
- $548,291
- Share of all citations
- 0.24%
391910.248470.24% of all707inspections$239,295current penalties
- Citations
- 847
- Inspections
- 707
- Current penalties
- $239,295
- Initial penalties
- $422,510
- Share of all citations
- 0.24%
401910.1000Air ContaminantsCFR title checked from 1997 on, except 20258020.22% of all373inspections$356,589current penalties
- Citations
- 802
- Inspections
- 373
- Current penalties
- $356,589
- Initial penalties
- $614,210
- Share of all citations
- 0.22%
411910.94VentilationCFR title checked from 1997 on, except 20027400.21% of all414inspections$331,442current penalties
- Citations
- 740
- Inspections
- 414
- Current penalties
- $331,442
- Initial penalties
- $559,701
- Share of all citations
- 0.21%
421910.1048FormaldehydeCFR title checked from 1997 on, except 20257340.21% of all297inspections$289,240current penalties
- Citations
- 734
- Inspections
- 297
- Current penalties
- $289,240
- Initial penalties
- $506,193
- Share of all citations
- 0.21%
431910.110Storage and Handling of Liquefied Petroleum GasesCFR title checked from 1997 on, except 20027150.20% of all571inspections$166,659current penalties
- Citations
- 715
- Inspections
- 571
- Current penalties
- $166,659
- Initial penalties
- $284,321
- Share of all citations
- 0.20%
441910.176Handling Materials - GeneralCFR title checked from 1997 on, except 20026760.19% of all600inspections$300,025current penalties
- Citations
- 676
- Inspections
- 600
- Current penalties
- $300,025
- Initial penalties
- $548,470
- Share of all citations
- 0.19%
451910.101Compressed Gases (General Requirements)CFR title checked from 1997 on, except 20025850.16% of all548inspections$110,778current penalties
- Citations
- 585
- Inspections
- 548
- Current penalties
- $110,778
- Initial penalties
- $191,067
- Share of all citations
- 0.16%
461910.332Electrical Safety-Related Work Practices - TrainingCFR title checked from 1997 on, except 20025260.15% of all444inspections$260,360current penalties
- Citations
- 526
- Inspections
- 444
- Current penalties
- $260,360
- Initial penalties
- $500,239
- Share of all citations
- 0.15%
471910.243Guarding of Portable Powered ToolsCFR title checked from 1997 on, except 20025080.14% of all487inspections$169,684current penalties
- Citations
- 508
- Inspections
- 487
- Current penalties
- $169,684
- Initial penalties
- $291,265
- Share of all citations
- 0.14%
481910.274850.14% of all336inspections$198,321current penalties
- Citations
- 485
- Inspections
- 336
- Current penalties
- $198,321
- Initial penalties
- $350,974
- Share of all citations
- 0.14%
491910.254670.13% of all420inspections$65,038current penalties
- Citations
- 467
- Inspections
- 420
- Current penalties
- $65,038
- Initial penalties
- $121,668
- Share of all citations
- 0.13%
501910.254Arc Welding and CuttingCFR title checked from 1997 on, except 20024570.13% of all388inspections$117,556current penalties
- Citations
- 457
- Inspections
- 388
- Current penalties
- $117,556
- Initial penalties
- $222,726
- Share of all citations
- 0.13%
- All citations in this view: 356,765. 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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