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, 1996
29 CFR part 1910, Occupational Safety and Health Standards: 119,803 citations, 49.9% 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. | 14,706 | 6.13% | 7,824 | $2,624,550 | $1,449,115 |
| 2 | 1910.305Wiring methods, components, and equipment for general useTitle checked against CFR editions from 1997 on, except 2002. | 8,847 | 3.69% | 5,375 | $2,028,980 | $1,224,998 |
| 3 | 1910.147The control of hazardous energy (lockout/tagout)Title checked against CFR editions from 1997 on, except 2002. | 6,250 | 2.60% | 4,011 | $7,094,225 | $4,309,349 |
| 4 | 1910.303 | 5,904 | 2.46% | 4,243 | $2,128,681 | $1,284,998 |
| 5 | 1910.132General requirementsTitle checked against CFR editions from 1997 on, except 2002. | 4,809 | 2.00% | 3,249 | $1,626,870 | $948,125 |
| 6 | 1910.157Portable Fire ExtinguishersTitle checked against CFR editions from 1997 on, except 2002. | 4,729 | 1.97% | 3,358 | $544,616 | $305,509 |
| 7 | 1910.212General Requirements for All Machines (Machine Guarding)Title checked against CFR editions from 1997 on, except 2002. | 4,448 | 1.85% | 3,601 | $5,851,084 | $3,161,425 |
| 8 | 1910.219Mechanical Power-Transmission ApparatusTitle checked against CFR editions from 1997 on, except 2002. | 4,412 | 1.84% | 2,483 | $2,471,700 | $1,472,236 |
| 9 | 1910.215Abrasive Wheel MachineryTitle checked against CFR editions from 1997 on, except 2002. | 4,077 | 1.70% | 2,583 | $1,294,529 | $750,837 |
| 10 | 1910.134Respiratory ProtectionTitle checked against CFR editions from 1997 on, except 2002. | 3,491 | 1.45% | 1,932 | $1,335,336 | $808,979 |
| 11 | 1910.304Wiring design and protectionTitle checked against CFR editions from 1997 on, except 2002. | 3,481 | 1.45% | 2,903 | $1,254,417 | $711,634 |
| 12 | 1910.146Permit-Required Confined SpacesTitle checked against CFR editions from 1997 on, except 2002. | 3,257 | 1.36% | 1,313 | $4,217,320 | $2,799,714 |
| 13 | 1910.37 | 3,145 | 1.31% | 2,356 | $871,550 | $507,606 |
| 14 | 1910.23LaddersRewritten effective January 17, 2017. Figures include the earlier text. | 2,918 | 1.22% | 2,222 | $2,221,236 | $1,443,037 |
| 15 | 1910.22 | 2,838 | 1.18% | 2,455 | $1,148,255 | $573,747 |
| 16 | 1910.106 | 2,796 | 1.16% | 1,738 | $2,551,439 | $2,137,076 |
| 17 | 1910.107Spray Finishing Using Flammable and Combustible MaterialsTitle checked against CFR editions from 1997 on, except 2002. | 2,702 | 1.13% | 1,078 | $833,843 | $499,100 |
| 18 | 1910.1030Bloodborne PathogensTitle checked against CFR editions from 1997 on, except 2025. | 2,462 | 1.03% | 1,139 | $1,561,731 | $838,346 |
| 19 | 1910.213Woodworking Machinery RequirementsTitle checked against CFR editions from 1997 on, except 2002. | 2,341 | 0.98% | 1,210 | $1,008,364 | $650,067 |
| 20 | 1910.178Powered Industrial TrucksTitle checked against CFR editions from 1997 on, except 2002. | 2,118 | 0.88% | 1,495 | $1,765,157 | $1,102,333 |
| 21 | 1910.95Occupational Noise ExposureTitle checked against CFR editions from 1997 on, except 2002. | 2,066 | 0.86% | 1,059 | $1,048,060 | $581,228 |
| 22 | 1910.151Medical Services and First AidTitle checked against CFR editions from 1997 on, except 2002. | 1,806 | 0.75% | 1,772 | $1,015,624 | $592,385 |
| 23 | 1910.253Oxygen-Fuel Gas Welding and CuttingTitle checked against CFR editions from 1997 on, except 2002. | 1,479 | 0.62% | 1,169 | $380,014 | $221,057 |
| 24 | 1910.1025LeadTitle checked against CFR editions from 1997 on, except 2025. | 1,392 | 0.58% | 388 | $1,109,207 | $657,503 |
| 25 | 1910.217Mechanical Power PressesTitle checked against CFR editions from 1997 on, except 2002. | 1,341 | 0.56% | 473 | $2,076,886 | $1,082,361 |
| 26 | 1910.38 | 1,329 | 0.55% | 1,097 | $313,034 | $180,663 |
| 27 | 1910.119Process Safety Management of Highly Hazardous ChemicalsTitle checked against CFR editions from 1997 on, except 2002. | 1,308 | 0.54% | 228 | $3,519,556 | $2,765,520 |
| 28 | 1910.242Hand and Portable Powered Tools and Equipment, GeneralTitle checked against CFR editions from 1997 on, except 2002. | 1,022 | 0.43% | 995 | $383,532 | $231,822 |
| 29 | 1910.141SanitationTitle checked against CFR editions from 1997 on, except 2002. | 1,019 | 0.42% | 728 | $144,093 | $79,264 |
| 30 | 1910.36 | 1,000 | 0.42% | 902 | $770,667 | $437,199 |
| 31 | 1910.179Overhead and Gantry CranesTitle checked against CFR editions from 1997 on, except 2002. | 976 | 0.41% | 511 | $571,340 | $396,105 |
| 32 | 1910.120Hazardous Waste Operations and Emergency ResponseTitle checked against CFR editions from 1997 on, except 2002. | 956 | 0.40% | 463 | $930,937 | $492,918 |
| 33 | 1910.133Eye and Face ProtectionTitle checked against CFR editions from 1997 on, except 2002. | 946 | 0.39% | 923 | $405,114 | $251,070 |
| 34 | 1910.334Electrical - Use of EquipmentTitle checked against CFR editions from 1997 on, except 2002. | 869 | 0.36% | 764 | $148,362 | $92,535 |
| 35 | 1910.266Logging OperationsTitle checked against CFR editions from 1997 on, except 2002. | 861 | 0.36% | 210 | $299,890 | $220,258 |
| 36 | 1910.176Handling Materials - GeneralTitle checked against CFR editions from 1997 on, except 2002. | 617 | 0.26% | 539 | $568,167 | $296,702 |
| 37 | 1910.252General requirementsTitle checked against CFR editions from 1997 on, except 2002. | 590 | 0.25% | 458 | $461,061 | $248,967 |
| 38 | 1910.24 | 560 | 0.23% | 470 | $195,851 | $109,891 |
| 39 | 1910.1000Air ContaminantsTitle checked against CFR editions from 1997 on, except 2025. | 539 | 0.22% | 280 | $371,580 | $214,250 |
| 40 | 1910.184SlingsTitle checked against CFR editions from 1997 on, except 2002. | 536 | 0.22% | 325 | $336,383 | $207,131 |
| 41 | 1910.142Temporary Labor CampsTitle checked against CFR editions from 1997 on, except 2002. | 525 | 0.22% | 161 | $993,660 | $516,908 |
| 42 | 1910.110Storage and Handling of Liquefied Petroleum GasesTitle checked against CFR editions from 1997 on, except 2002. | 492 | 0.20% | 397 | $153,179 | $102,692 |
| 43 | 1910.101Compressed Gases (General Requirements)Title checked against CFR editions from 1997 on, except 2002. | 441 | 0.18% | 419 | $92,930 | $57,054 |
| 44 | 1910.94VentilationTitle checked against CFR editions from 1997 on, except 2002. | 403 | 0.17% | 246 | $304,910 | $187,552 |
| 45 | 1910.1048FormaldehydeTitle checked against CFR editions from 1997 on, except 2025. | 367 | 0.15% | 147 | $143,615 | $86,137 |
| 46 | 1910.243Guarding of Portable Powered ToolsTitle checked against CFR editions from 1997 on, except 2002. | 347 | 0.14% | 339 | $166,987 | $110,787 |
| 47 | 1910.333Electrical - Selection and Use of Work PracticesTitle checked against CFR editions from 1997 on, except 2002. | 345 | 0.14% | 265 | $553,656 | $351,141 |
| 48 | 1910.20 | 344 | 0.14% | 211 | $93,745 | $18,122 |
| 49 | 1910.1001AsbestosTitle checked against CFR editions from 1997 on, except 2025. | 340 | 0.14% | 184 | $328,600 | $177,059 |
| 50 | 1910.138Hand ProtectionTitle checked against CFR editions from 1997 on, except 2002. | 307 | 0.13% | 304 | $98,100 | $48,667 |
Order: most citations first. Bars compare the rows shown. Tap a standard for all figures.
11910.1200Hazard CommunicationCFR title checked from 1997 on, except 202514,7066.13% of all7,824inspections$1,449,115current penalties
- Citations
- 14,706
- Inspections
- 7,824
- Current penalties
- $1,449,115
- Initial penalties
- $2,624,550
- Share of all citations
- 6.13%
21910.305Wiring methods, components, and equipment for general useCFR title checked from 1997 on, except 20028,8473.69% of all5,375inspections$1,224,998current penalties
- Citations
- 8,847
- Inspections
- 5,375
- Current penalties
- $1,224,998
- Initial penalties
- $2,028,980
- Share of all citations
- 3.69%
31910.147The control of hazardous energy (lockout/tagout)CFR title checked from 1997 on, except 20026,2502.60% of all4,011inspections$4,309,349current penalties
- Citations
- 6,250
- Inspections
- 4,011
- Current penalties
- $4,309,349
- Initial penalties
- $7,094,225
- Share of all citations
- 2.60%
41910.3035,9042.46% of all4,243inspections$1,284,998current penalties
- Citations
- 5,904
- Inspections
- 4,243
- Current penalties
- $1,284,998
- Initial penalties
- $2,128,681
- Share of all citations
- 2.46%
51910.132General requirementsCFR title checked from 1997 on, except 20024,8092.00% of all3,249inspections$948,125current penalties
- Citations
- 4,809
- Inspections
- 3,249
- Current penalties
- $948,125
- Initial penalties
- $1,626,870
- Share of all citations
- 2.00%
61910.157Portable Fire ExtinguishersCFR title checked from 1997 on, except 20024,7291.97% of all3,358inspections$305,509current penalties
- Citations
- 4,729
- Inspections
- 3,358
- Current penalties
- $305,509
- Initial penalties
- $544,616
- Share of all citations
- 1.97%
71910.212General Requirements for All Machines (Machine Guarding)CFR title checked from 1997 on, except 20024,4481.85% of all3,601inspections$3,161,425current penalties
- Citations
- 4,448
- Inspections
- 3,601
- Current penalties
- $3,161,425
- Initial penalties
- $5,851,084
- Share of all citations
- 1.85%
81910.219Mechanical Power-Transmission ApparatusCFR title checked from 1997 on, except 20024,4121.84% of all2,483inspections$1,472,236current penalties
- Citations
- 4,412
- Inspections
- 2,483
- Current penalties
- $1,472,236
- Initial penalties
- $2,471,700
- Share of all citations
- 1.84%
91910.215Abrasive Wheel MachineryCFR title checked from 1997 on, except 20024,0771.70% of all2,583inspections$750,837current penalties
- Citations
- 4,077
- Inspections
- 2,583
- Current penalties
- $750,837
- Initial penalties
- $1,294,529
- Share of all citations
- 1.70%
101910.134Respiratory ProtectionCFR title checked from 1997 on, except 20023,4911.45% of all1,932inspections$808,979current penalties
- Citations
- 3,491
- Inspections
- 1,932
- Current penalties
- $808,979
- Initial penalties
- $1,335,336
- Share of all citations
- 1.45%
111910.304Wiring design and protectionCFR title checked from 1997 on, except 20023,4811.45% of all2,903inspections$711,634current penalties
- Citations
- 3,481
- Inspections
- 2,903
- Current penalties
- $711,634
- Initial penalties
- $1,254,417
- Share of all citations
- 1.45%
121910.146Permit-Required Confined SpacesCFR title checked from 1997 on, except 20023,2571.36% of all1,313inspections$2,799,714current penalties
- Citations
- 3,257
- Inspections
- 1,313
- Current penalties
- $2,799,714
- Initial penalties
- $4,217,320
- Share of all citations
- 1.36%
131910.373,1451.31% of all2,356inspections$507,606current penalties
- Citations
- 3,145
- Inspections
- 2,356
- Current penalties
- $507,606
- Initial penalties
- $871,550
- Share of all citations
- 1.31%
141910.23LaddersRewritten 2017; includes earlier text2,9181.22% of all2,222inspections$1,443,037current penalties
- Citations
- 2,918
- Inspections
- 2,222
- Current penalties
- $1,443,037
- Initial penalties
- $2,221,236
- Share of all citations
- 1.22%
151910.222,8381.18% of all2,455inspections$573,747current penalties
- Citations
- 2,838
- Inspections
- 2,455
- Current penalties
- $573,747
- Initial penalties
- $1,148,255
- Share of all citations
- 1.18%
161910.1062,7961.16% of all1,738inspections$2,137,076current penalties
- Citations
- 2,796
- Inspections
- 1,738
- Current penalties
- $2,137,076
- Initial penalties
- $2,551,439
- Share of all citations
- 1.16%
171910.107Spray Finishing Using Flammable and Combustible MaterialsCFR title checked from 1997 on, except 20022,7021.13% of all1,078inspections$499,100current penalties
- Citations
- 2,702
- Inspections
- 1,078
- Current penalties
- $499,100
- Initial penalties
- $833,843
- Share of all citations
- 1.13%
181910.1030Bloodborne PathogensCFR title checked from 1997 on, except 20252,4621.03% of all1,139inspections$838,346current penalties
- Citations
- 2,462
- Inspections
- 1,139
- Current penalties
- $838,346
- Initial penalties
- $1,561,731
- Share of all citations
- 1.03%
191910.213Woodworking Machinery RequirementsCFR title checked from 1997 on, except 20022,3410.98% of all1,210inspections$650,067current penalties
- Citations
- 2,341
- Inspections
- 1,210
- Current penalties
- $650,067
- Initial penalties
- $1,008,364
- Share of all citations
- 0.98%
201910.178Powered Industrial TrucksCFR title checked from 1997 on, except 20022,1180.88% of all1,495inspections$1,102,333current penalties
- Citations
- 2,118
- Inspections
- 1,495
- Current penalties
- $1,102,333
- Initial penalties
- $1,765,157
- Share of all citations
- 0.88%
211910.95Occupational Noise ExposureCFR title checked from 1997 on, except 20022,0660.86% of all1,059inspections$581,228current penalties
- Citations
- 2,066
- Inspections
- 1,059
- Current penalties
- $581,228
- Initial penalties
- $1,048,060
- Share of all citations
- 0.86%
221910.151Medical Services and First AidCFR title checked from 1997 on, except 20021,8060.75% of all1,772inspections$592,385current penalties
- Citations
- 1,806
- Inspections
- 1,772
- Current penalties
- $592,385
- Initial penalties
- $1,015,624
- Share of all citations
- 0.75%
231910.253Oxygen-Fuel Gas Welding and CuttingCFR title checked from 1997 on, except 20021,4790.62% of all1,169inspections$221,057current penalties
- Citations
- 1,479
- Inspections
- 1,169
- Current penalties
- $221,057
- Initial penalties
- $380,014
- Share of all citations
- 0.62%
241910.1025LeadCFR title checked from 1997 on, except 20251,3920.58% of all388inspections$657,503current penalties
- Citations
- 1,392
- Inspections
- 388
- Current penalties
- $657,503
- Initial penalties
- $1,109,207
- Share of all citations
- 0.58%
251910.217Mechanical Power PressesCFR title checked from 1997 on, except 20021,3410.56% of all473inspections$1,082,361current penalties
- Citations
- 1,341
- Inspections
- 473
- Current penalties
- $1,082,361
- Initial penalties
- $2,076,886
- Share of all citations
- 0.56%
261910.381,3290.55% of all1,097inspections$180,663current penalties
- Citations
- 1,329
- Inspections
- 1,097
- Current penalties
- $180,663
- Initial penalties
- $313,034
- Share of all citations
- 0.55%
271910.119Process Safety Management of Highly Hazardous ChemicalsCFR title checked from 1997 on, except 20021,3080.54% of all228inspections$2,765,520current penalties
- Citations
- 1,308
- Inspections
- 228
- Current penalties
- $2,765,520
- Initial penalties
- $3,519,556
- Share of all citations
- 0.54%
281910.242Hand and Portable Powered Tools and Equipment, GeneralCFR title checked from 1997 on, except 20021,0220.43% of all995inspections$231,822current penalties
- Citations
- 1,022
- Inspections
- 995
- Current penalties
- $231,822
- Initial penalties
- $383,532
- Share of all citations
- 0.43%
291910.141SanitationCFR title checked from 1997 on, except 20021,0190.42% of all728inspections$79,264current penalties
- Citations
- 1,019
- Inspections
- 728
- Current penalties
- $79,264
- Initial penalties
- $144,093
- Share of all citations
- 0.42%
301910.361,0000.42% of all902inspections$437,199current penalties
- Citations
- 1,000
- Inspections
- 902
- Current penalties
- $437,199
- Initial penalties
- $770,667
- Share of all citations
- 0.42%
311910.179Overhead and Gantry CranesCFR title checked from 1997 on, except 20029760.41% of all511inspections$396,105current penalties
- Citations
- 976
- Inspections
- 511
- Current penalties
- $396,105
- Initial penalties
- $571,340
- Share of all citations
- 0.41%
321910.120Hazardous Waste Operations and Emergency ResponseCFR title checked from 1997 on, except 20029560.40% of all463inspections$492,918current penalties
- Citations
- 956
- Inspections
- 463
- Current penalties
- $492,918
- Initial penalties
- $930,937
- Share of all citations
- 0.40%
331910.133Eye and Face ProtectionCFR title checked from 1997 on, except 20029460.39% of all923inspections$251,070current penalties
- Citations
- 946
- Inspections
- 923
- Current penalties
- $251,070
- Initial penalties
- $405,114
- Share of all citations
- 0.39%
341910.334Electrical - Use of EquipmentCFR title checked from 1997 on, except 20028690.36% of all764inspections$92,535current penalties
- Citations
- 869
- Inspections
- 764
- Current penalties
- $92,535
- Initial penalties
- $148,362
- Share of all citations
- 0.36%
351910.266Logging OperationsCFR title checked from 1997 on, except 20028610.36% of all210inspections$220,258current penalties
- Citations
- 861
- Inspections
- 210
- Current penalties
- $220,258
- Initial penalties
- $299,890
- Share of all citations
- 0.36%
361910.176Handling Materials - GeneralCFR title checked from 1997 on, except 20026170.26% of all539inspections$296,702current penalties
- Citations
- 617
- Inspections
- 539
- Current penalties
- $296,702
- Initial penalties
- $568,167
- Share of all citations
- 0.26%
371910.252General requirementsCFR title checked from 1997 on, except 20025900.25% of all458inspections$248,967current penalties
- Citations
- 590
- Inspections
- 458
- Current penalties
- $248,967
- Initial penalties
- $461,061
- Share of all citations
- 0.25%
381910.245600.23% of all470inspections$109,891current penalties
- Citations
- 560
- Inspections
- 470
- Current penalties
- $109,891
- Initial penalties
- $195,851
- Share of all citations
- 0.23%
391910.1000Air ContaminantsCFR title checked from 1997 on, except 20255390.22% of all280inspections$214,250current penalties
- Citations
- 539
- Inspections
- 280
- Current penalties
- $214,250
- Initial penalties
- $371,580
- Share of all citations
- 0.22%
401910.184SlingsCFR title checked from 1997 on, except 20025360.22% of all325inspections$207,131current penalties
- Citations
- 536
- Inspections
- 325
- Current penalties
- $207,131
- Initial penalties
- $336,383
- Share of all citations
- 0.22%
411910.142Temporary Labor CampsCFR title checked from 1997 on, except 20025250.22% of all161inspections$516,908current penalties
- Citations
- 525
- Inspections
- 161
- Current penalties
- $516,908
- Initial penalties
- $993,660
- Share of all citations
- 0.22%
421910.110Storage and Handling of Liquefied Petroleum GasesCFR title checked from 1997 on, except 20024920.20% of all397inspections$102,692current penalties
- Citations
- 492
- Inspections
- 397
- Current penalties
- $102,692
- Initial penalties
- $153,179
- Share of all citations
- 0.20%
431910.101Compressed Gases (General Requirements)CFR title checked from 1997 on, except 20024410.18% of all419inspections$57,054current penalties
- Citations
- 441
- Inspections
- 419
- Current penalties
- $57,054
- Initial penalties
- $92,930
- Share of all citations
- 0.18%
441910.94VentilationCFR title checked from 1997 on, except 20024030.17% of all246inspections$187,552current penalties
- Citations
- 403
- Inspections
- 246
- Current penalties
- $187,552
- Initial penalties
- $304,910
- Share of all citations
- 0.17%
451910.1048FormaldehydeCFR title checked from 1997 on, except 20253670.15% of all147inspections$86,137current penalties
- Citations
- 367
- Inspections
- 147
- Current penalties
- $86,137
- Initial penalties
- $143,615
- Share of all citations
- 0.15%
461910.243Guarding of Portable Powered ToolsCFR title checked from 1997 on, except 20023470.14% of all339inspections$110,787current penalties
- Citations
- 347
- Inspections
- 339
- Current penalties
- $110,787
- Initial penalties
- $166,987
- Share of all citations
- 0.14%
471910.333Electrical - Selection and Use of Work PracticesCFR title checked from 1997 on, except 20023450.14% of all265inspections$351,141current penalties
- Citations
- 345
- Inspections
- 265
- Current penalties
- $351,141
- Initial penalties
- $553,656
- Share of all citations
- 0.14%
481910.203440.14% of all211inspections$18,122current penalties
- Citations
- 344
- Inspections
- 211
- Current penalties
- $18,122
- Initial penalties
- $93,745
- Share of all citations
- 0.14%
491910.1001AsbestosCFR title checked from 1997 on, except 20253400.14% of all184inspections$177,059current penalties
- Citations
- 340
- Inspections
- 184
- Current penalties
- $177,059
- Initial penalties
- $328,600
- Share of all citations
- 0.14%
501910.138Hand ProtectionCFR title checked from 1997 on, except 20023070.13% of all304inspections$48,667current penalties
- Citations
- 307
- Inspections
- 304
- Current penalties
- $48,667
- Initial penalties
- $98,100
- Share of all citations
- 0.13%
- All citations in this view: 240,045. 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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