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, 1995

29 CFR part 1910, Occupational Safety and Health Standards: 144,056 citations, 50.9% 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.	20,406	7.21%	10,086	$5,117,168	$2,953,091
2	1910.305Wiring methods, components, and equipment for general useTitle checked against CFR editions from 1997 on, except 2002.	10,307	3.64%	6,271	$2,247,091	$1,243,851
3	1910.147The control of hazardous energy (lockout/tagout)Title checked against CFR editions from 1997 on, except 2002.	7,703	2.72%	5,037	$7,193,538	$4,324,297
4	1910.303	6,847	2.42%	4,891	$2,657,037	$1,539,526
5	1910.132General requirementsTitle checked against CFR editions from 1997 on, except 2002.	5,775	2.04%	3,815	$2,403,092	$1,433,415
6	1910.219Mechanical Power-Transmission ApparatusTitle checked against CFR editions from 1997 on, except 2002.	5,687	2.01%	3,070	$3,528,258	$1,923,475
7	1910.157Portable Fire ExtinguishersTitle checked against CFR editions from 1997 on, except 2002.	5,555	1.96%	3,998	$694,997	$368,045
8	1910.212General Requirements for All Machines (Machine Guarding)Title checked against CFR editions from 1997 on, except 2002.	5,228	1.85%	4,105	$8,166,796	$4,864,332
9	1910.215Abrasive Wheel MachineryTitle checked against CFR editions from 1997 on, except 2002.	5,157	1.82%	3,134	$1,459,052	$854,163
10	1910.134Respiratory ProtectionTitle checked against CFR editions from 1997 on, except 2002.	4,587	1.62%	2,400	$1,220,275	$787,532
11	1910.304Wiring design and protectionTitle checked against CFR editions from 1997 on, except 2002.	4,168	1.47%	3,418	$1,647,201	$884,641
12	1910.37	3,780	1.33%	2,833	$1,169,067	$616,291
13	1910.146Permit-Required Confined SpacesTitle checked against CFR editions from 1997 on, except 2002.	3,522	1.24%	1,397	$5,204,461	$3,504,266
14	1910.1030Bloodborne PathogensTitle checked against CFR editions from 1997 on, except 2025.	3,348	1.18%	1,453	$1,825,218	$1,058,128
15	1910.106	3,256	1.15%	2,124	$1,382,106	$819,418
16	1910.23LaddersRewritten effective January 17, 2017. Figures include the earlier text.	3,172	1.12%	2,456	$1,998,625	$1,152,044
17	1910.107Spray Finishing Using Flammable and Combustible MaterialsTitle checked against CFR editions from 1997 on, except 2002.	3,151	1.11%	1,250	$1,067,923	$588,993
18	1910.22	3,113	1.10%	2,689	$1,070,227	$544,324
19	1910.213Woodworking Machinery RequirementsTitle checked against CFR editions from 1997 on, except 2002.	3,086	1.09%	1,534	$1,524,101	$883,144
20	1910.95Occupational Noise ExposureTitle checked against CFR editions from 1997 on, except 2002.	2,328	0.82%	1,135	$1,698,885	$1,008,575
21	1910.178Powered Industrial TrucksTitle checked against CFR editions from 1997 on, except 2002.	2,295	0.81%	1,676	$1,462,398	$923,303
22	1910.151Medical Services and First AidTitle checked against CFR editions from 1997 on, except 2002.	2,109	0.74%	2,054	$1,032,598	$569,606
23	1910.253Oxygen-Fuel Gas Welding and CuttingTitle checked against CFR editions from 1997 on, except 2002.	1,826	0.64%	1,393	$502,179	$283,150
24	1910.217Mechanical Power PressesTitle checked against CFR editions from 1997 on, except 2002.	1,711	0.60%	596	$2,794,107	$1,663,627
25	1910.38	1,690	0.60%	1,359	$575,225	$281,684
26	1910.1025LeadTitle checked against CFR editions from 1997 on, except 2025.	1,642	0.58%	499	$2,208,193	$1,517,714
27	1910.242Hand and Portable Powered Tools and Equipment, GeneralTitle checked against CFR editions from 1997 on, except 2002.	1,225	0.43%	1,179	$447,112	$250,328
28	1910.133Eye and Face ProtectionTitle checked against CFR editions from 1997 on, except 2002.	1,110	0.39%	1,084	$534,025	$311,883
29	1910.36	1,105	0.39%	980	$711,280	$378,081
30	1910.141SanitationTitle checked against CFR editions from 1997 on, except 2002.	1,077	0.38%	792	$112,258	$65,531
31	1910.179Overhead and Gantry CranesTitle checked against CFR editions from 1997 on, except 2002.	1,050	0.37%	561	$749,350	$306,961
32	1910.119Process Safety Management of Highly Hazardous ChemicalsTitle checked against CFR editions from 1997 on, except 2002.	1,029	0.36%	178	$2,561,675	$1,964,284
33	1910.334Electrical - Use of EquipmentTitle checked against CFR editions from 1997 on, except 2002.	954	0.34%	816	$194,340	$93,781
34	1910.266Logging OperationsTitle checked against CFR editions from 1997 on, except 2002.	870	0.31%	222	$231,210	$135,512
35	1910.120Hazardous Waste Operations and Emergency ResponseTitle checked against CFR editions from 1997 on, except 2002.	808	0.29%	402	$868,188	$488,199
36	1910.20	727	0.26%	375	$113,375	$80,060
37	1910.252General requirementsTitle checked against CFR editions from 1997 on, except 2002.	654	0.23%	484	$523,027	$333,130
38	1910.24	644	0.23%	544	$280,694	$146,527
39	1910.176Handling Materials - GeneralTitle checked against CFR editions from 1997 on, except 2002.	622	0.22%	541	$496,621	$291,296
40	1910.1000Air ContaminantsTitle checked against CFR editions from 1997 on, except 2025.	621	0.22%	302	$369,519	$203,699
41	1910.142Temporary Labor CampsTitle checked against CFR editions from 1997 on, except 2002.	601	0.21%	222	$40,400	$31,387
42	1910.184SlingsTitle checked against CFR editions from 1997 on, except 2002.	541	0.19%	329	$263,247	$147,252
43	1910.110Storage and Handling of Liquefied Petroleum GasesTitle checked against CFR editions from 1997 on, except 2002.	512	0.18%	414	$128,747	$77,367
44	1910.333Electrical - Selection and Use of Work PracticesTitle checked against CFR editions from 1997 on, except 2002.	509	0.18%	423	$514,483	$276,203
45	1910.101Compressed Gases (General Requirements)Title checked against CFR editions from 1997 on, except 2002.	495	0.17%	477	$175,739	$106,587
46	1910.1027CadmiumTitle checked against CFR editions from 1997 on, except 2025.	431	0.15%	88	$324,000	$154,458
47	1910.94VentilationTitle checked against CFR editions from 1997 on, except 2002.	428	0.15%	278	$265,559	$132,451
48	1910.138Hand ProtectionTitle checked against CFR editions from 1997 on, except 2002.	369	0.13%	362	$116,410	$62,415
49	1910.243Guarding of Portable Powered ToolsTitle checked against CFR editions from 1997 on, except 2002.	369	0.13%	356	$216,204	$134,209
50	1910.265SawmillsTitle checked against CFR editions from 1997 on, except 2002.	334	0.12%	125	$189,295	$105,300

CitationsInspectionsPenalties

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11910.1200Hazard CommunicationCFR title checked from 1997 on, except 202520,4067.21% of all10,086inspections$2,953,091current penalties

Citations: 20,406
Inspections: 10,086
Current penalties: $2,953,091
Initial penalties: $5,117,168
Share of all citations: 7.21%

1910.1200 standard page

21910.305Wiring methods, components, and equipment for general useCFR title checked from 1997 on, except 200210,3073.64% of all6,271inspections$1,243,851current penalties

Citations: 10,307
Inspections: 6,271
Current penalties: $1,243,851
Initial penalties: $2,247,091
Share of all citations: 3.64%

1910.305 standard page

31910.147The control of hazardous energy (lockout/tagout)CFR title checked from 1997 on, except 20027,7032.72% of all5,037inspections$4,324,297current penalties

Citations: 7,703
Inspections: 5,037
Current penalties: $4,324,297
Initial penalties: $7,193,538
Share of all citations: 2.72%

1910.147 standard page

41910.3036,8472.42% of all4,891inspections$1,539,526current penalties

Citations: 6,847
Inspections: 4,891
Current penalties: $1,539,526
Initial penalties: $2,657,037
Share of all citations: 2.42%

1910.303 standard page

51910.132General requirementsCFR title checked from 1997 on, except 20025,7752.04% of all3,815inspections$1,433,415current penalties

Citations: 5,775
Inspections: 3,815
Current penalties: $1,433,415
Initial penalties: $2,403,092
Share of all citations: 2.04%

1910.132 standard page

61910.219Mechanical Power-Transmission ApparatusCFR title checked from 1997 on, except 20025,6872.01% of all3,070inspections$1,923,475current penalties

Citations: 5,687
Inspections: 3,070
Current penalties: $1,923,475
Initial penalties: $3,528,258
Share of all citations: 2.01%

1910.219 standard page

71910.157Portable Fire ExtinguishersCFR title checked from 1997 on, except 20025,5551.96% of all3,998inspections$368,045current penalties

Citations: 5,555
Inspections: 3,998
Current penalties: $368,045
Initial penalties: $694,997
Share of all citations: 1.96%

1910.157 standard page

81910.212General Requirements for All Machines (Machine Guarding)CFR title checked from 1997 on, except 20025,2281.85% of all4,105inspections$4,864,332current penalties

Citations: 5,228
Inspections: 4,105
Current penalties: $4,864,332
Initial penalties: $8,166,796
Share of all citations: 1.85%

1910.212 standard page

91910.215Abrasive Wheel MachineryCFR title checked from 1997 on, except 20025,1571.82% of all3,134inspections$854,163current penalties

Citations: 5,157
Inspections: 3,134
Current penalties: $854,163
Initial penalties: $1,459,052
Share of all citations: 1.82%

1910.215 standard page

101910.134Respiratory ProtectionCFR title checked from 1997 on, except 20024,5871.62% of all2,400inspections$787,532current penalties

Citations: 4,587
Inspections: 2,400
Current penalties: $787,532
Initial penalties: $1,220,275
Share of all citations: 1.62%

1910.134 standard page

111910.304Wiring design and protectionCFR title checked from 1997 on, except 20024,1681.47% of all3,418inspections$884,641current penalties

Citations: 4,168
Inspections: 3,418
Current penalties: $884,641
Initial penalties: $1,647,201
Share of all citations: 1.47%

1910.304 standard page

121910.373,7801.33% of all2,833inspections$616,291current penalties

Citations: 3,780
Inspections: 2,833
Current penalties: $616,291
Initial penalties: $1,169,067
Share of all citations: 1.33%

1910.37 standard page

131910.146Permit-Required Confined SpacesCFR title checked from 1997 on, except 20023,5221.24% of all1,397inspections$3,504,266current penalties

Citations: 3,522
Inspections: 1,397
Current penalties: $3,504,266
Initial penalties: $5,204,461
Share of all citations: 1.24%

1910.146 standard page

141910.1030Bloodborne PathogensCFR title checked from 1997 on, except 20253,3481.18% of all1,453inspections$1,058,128current penalties

Citations: 3,348
Inspections: 1,453
Current penalties: $1,058,128
Initial penalties: $1,825,218
Share of all citations: 1.18%

1910.1030 standard page

151910.1063,2561.15% of all2,124inspections$819,418current penalties

Citations: 3,256
Inspections: 2,124
Current penalties: $819,418
Initial penalties: $1,382,106
Share of all citations: 1.15%

1910.106 standard page

161910.23LaddersRewritten 2017; includes earlier text3,1721.12% of all2,456inspections$1,152,044current penalties

Citations: 3,172
Inspections: 2,456
Current penalties: $1,152,044
Initial penalties: $1,998,625
Share of all citations: 1.12%

1910.23 standard page

171910.107Spray Finishing Using Flammable and Combustible MaterialsCFR title checked from 1997 on, except 20023,1511.11% of all1,250inspections$588,993current penalties

Citations: 3,151
Inspections: 1,250
Current penalties: $588,993
Initial penalties: $1,067,923
Share of all citations: 1.11%

1910.107 standard page

181910.223,1131.10% of all2,689inspections$544,324current penalties

Citations: 3,113
Inspections: 2,689
Current penalties: $544,324
Initial penalties: $1,070,227
Share of all citations: 1.10%

1910.22 standard page

191910.213Woodworking Machinery RequirementsCFR title checked from 1997 on, except 20023,0861.09% of all1,534inspections$883,144current penalties

Citations: 3,086
Inspections: 1,534
Current penalties: $883,144
Initial penalties: $1,524,101
Share of all citations: 1.09%

1910.213 standard page

201910.95Occupational Noise ExposureCFR title checked from 1997 on, except 20022,3280.82% of all1,135inspections$1,008,575current penalties

Citations: 2,328
Inspections: 1,135
Current penalties: $1,008,575
Initial penalties: $1,698,885
Share of all citations: 0.82%

1910.95 standard page

211910.178Powered Industrial TrucksCFR title checked from 1997 on, except 20022,2950.81% of all1,676inspections$923,303current penalties

Citations: 2,295
Inspections: 1,676
Current penalties: $923,303
Initial penalties: $1,462,398
Share of all citations: 0.81%

1910.178 standard page

221910.151Medical Services and First AidCFR title checked from 1997 on, except 20022,1090.74% of all2,054inspections$569,606current penalties

Citations: 2,109
Inspections: 2,054
Current penalties: $569,606
Initial penalties: $1,032,598
Share of all citations: 0.74%

1910.151 standard page

231910.253Oxygen-Fuel Gas Welding and CuttingCFR title checked from 1997 on, except 20021,8260.64% of all1,393inspections$283,150current penalties

Citations: 1,826
Inspections: 1,393
Current penalties: $283,150
Initial penalties: $502,179
Share of all citations: 0.64%

1910.253 standard page

241910.217Mechanical Power PressesCFR title checked from 1997 on, except 20021,7110.60% of all596inspections$1,663,627current penalties

Citations: 1,711
Inspections: 596
Current penalties: $1,663,627
Initial penalties: $2,794,107
Share of all citations: 0.60%

1910.217 standard page

251910.381,6900.60% of all1,359inspections$281,684current penalties

Citations: 1,690
Inspections: 1,359
Current penalties: $281,684
Initial penalties: $575,225
Share of all citations: 0.60%

1910.38 standard page

261910.1025LeadCFR title checked from 1997 on, except 20251,6420.58% of all499inspections$1,517,714current penalties

Citations: 1,642
Inspections: 499
Current penalties: $1,517,714
Initial penalties: $2,208,193
Share of all citations: 0.58%

1910.1025 standard page

271910.242Hand and Portable Powered Tools and Equipment, GeneralCFR title checked from 1997 on, except 20021,2250.43% of all1,179inspections$250,328current penalties

Citations: 1,225
Inspections: 1,179
Current penalties: $250,328
Initial penalties: $447,112
Share of all citations: 0.43%

1910.242 standard page

281910.133Eye and Face ProtectionCFR title checked from 1997 on, except 20021,1100.39% of all1,084inspections$311,883current penalties

Citations: 1,110
Inspections: 1,084
Current penalties: $311,883
Initial penalties: $534,025
Share of all citations: 0.39%

1910.133 standard page

291910.361,1050.39% of all980inspections$378,081current penalties

Citations: 1,105
Inspections: 980
Current penalties: $378,081
Initial penalties: $711,280
Share of all citations: 0.39%

1910.36 standard page

301910.141SanitationCFR title checked from 1997 on, except 20021,0770.38% of all792inspections$65,531current penalties

Citations: 1,077
Inspections: 792
Current penalties: $65,531
Initial penalties: $112,258
Share of all citations: 0.38%

1910.141 standard page

311910.179Overhead and Gantry CranesCFR title checked from 1997 on, except 20021,0500.37% of all561inspections$306,961current penalties

Citations: 1,050
Inspections: 561
Current penalties: $306,961
Initial penalties: $749,350
Share of all citations: 0.37%

1910.179 standard page

321910.119Process Safety Management of Highly Hazardous ChemicalsCFR title checked from 1997 on, except 20021,0290.36% of all178inspections$1,964,284current penalties

Citations: 1,029
Inspections: 178
Current penalties: $1,964,284
Initial penalties: $2,561,675
Share of all citations: 0.36%

1910.119 standard page

331910.334Electrical - Use of EquipmentCFR title checked from 1997 on, except 20029540.34% of all816inspections$93,781current penalties

Citations: 954
Inspections: 816
Current penalties: $93,781
Initial penalties: $194,340
Share of all citations: 0.34%

1910.334 standard page

341910.266Logging OperationsCFR title checked from 1997 on, except 20028700.31% of all222inspections$135,512current penalties

Citations: 870
Inspections: 222
Current penalties: $135,512
Initial penalties: $231,210
Share of all citations: 0.31%

1910.266 standard page

351910.120Hazardous Waste Operations and Emergency ResponseCFR title checked from 1997 on, except 20028080.29% of all402inspections$488,199current penalties

Citations: 808
Inspections: 402
Current penalties: $488,199
Initial penalties: $868,188
Share of all citations: 0.29%

1910.120 standard page

361910.207270.26% of all375inspections$80,060current penalties

Citations: 727
Inspections: 375
Current penalties: $80,060
Initial penalties: $113,375
Share of all citations: 0.26%

1910.20 standard page

371910.252General requirementsCFR title checked from 1997 on, except 20026540.23% of all484inspections$333,130current penalties

Citations: 654
Inspections: 484
Current penalties: $333,130
Initial penalties: $523,027
Share of all citations: 0.23%

1910.252 standard page

381910.246440.23% of all544inspections$146,527current penalties

Citations: 644
Inspections: 544
Current penalties: $146,527
Initial penalties: $280,694
Share of all citations: 0.23%

1910.24 standard page

391910.176Handling Materials - GeneralCFR title checked from 1997 on, except 20026220.22% of all541inspections$291,296current penalties

Citations: 622
Inspections: 541
Current penalties: $291,296
Initial penalties: $496,621
Share of all citations: 0.22%

1910.176 standard page

401910.1000Air ContaminantsCFR title checked from 1997 on, except 20256210.22% of all302inspections$203,699current penalties

Citations: 621
Inspections: 302
Current penalties: $203,699
Initial penalties: $369,519
Share of all citations: 0.22%

1910.1000 standard page

411910.142Temporary Labor CampsCFR title checked from 1997 on, except 20026010.21% of all222inspections$31,387current penalties

Citations: 601
Inspections: 222
Current penalties: $31,387
Initial penalties: $40,400
Share of all citations: 0.21%

1910.142 standard page

421910.184SlingsCFR title checked from 1997 on, except 20025410.19% of all329inspections$147,252current penalties

Citations: 541
Inspections: 329
Current penalties: $147,252
Initial penalties: $263,247
Share of all citations: 0.19%

1910.184 standard page

431910.110Storage and Handling of Liquefied Petroleum GasesCFR title checked from 1997 on, except 20025120.18% of all414inspections$77,367current penalties

Citations: 512
Inspections: 414
Current penalties: $77,367
Initial penalties: $128,747
Share of all citations: 0.18%

1910.110 standard page

441910.333Electrical - Selection and Use of Work PracticesCFR title checked from 1997 on, except 20025090.18% of all423inspections$276,203current penalties

Citations: 509
Inspections: 423
Current penalties: $276,203
Initial penalties: $514,483
Share of all citations: 0.18%

1910.333 standard page

451910.101Compressed Gases (General Requirements)CFR title checked from 1997 on, except 20024950.17% of all477inspections$106,587current penalties

Citations: 495
Inspections: 477
Current penalties: $106,587
Initial penalties: $175,739
Share of all citations: 0.17%

1910.101 standard page

461910.1027CadmiumCFR title checked from 1997 on, except 20254310.15% of all88inspections$154,458current penalties

Citations: 431
Inspections: 88
Current penalties: $154,458
Initial penalties: $324,000
Share of all citations: 0.15%

1910.1027 standard page

471910.94VentilationCFR title checked from 1997 on, except 20024280.15% of all278inspections$132,451current penalties

Citations: 428
Inspections: 278
Current penalties: $132,451
Initial penalties: $265,559
Share of all citations: 0.15%

1910.94 standard page

481910.138Hand ProtectionCFR title checked from 1997 on, except 20023690.13% of all362inspections$62,415current penalties

Citations: 369
Inspections: 362
Current penalties: $62,415
Initial penalties: $116,410
Share of all citations: 0.13%

1910.138 standard page

491910.243Guarding of Portable Powered ToolsCFR title checked from 1997 on, except 20023690.13% of all356inspections$134,209current penalties

Citations: 369
Inspections: 356
Current penalties: $134,209
Initial penalties: $216,204
Share of all citations: 0.13%

1910.243 standard page

501910.265SawmillsCFR title checked from 1997 on, except 20023340.12% of all125inspections$105,300current penalties

Citations: 334
Inspections: 125
Current penalties: $105,300
Initial penalties: $189,295
Share of all citations: 0.12%

1910.265 standard page

All citations in this view: 283,150. Share is each standard's citations divided by that total.
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