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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, 1999

29 CFR part 1910, Occupational Safety and Health Standards: 125,754 citations, 48.3% of all citations in this view.

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11910.1200Hazard CommunicationCFR title checked from 1997 on, except 202515,0115.77% of all8,305inspections$2,077,371current penalties
Citations
15,011
Inspections
8,305
Current penalties
$2,077,371
Initial penalties
$3,402,670
Share of all citations
5.77%
1910.1200 standard page
21910.305Wiring methods, components, and equipment for general useCFR title checked from 1997 on, except 20029,0433.48% of all5,413inspections$1,429,242current penalties
Citations
9,043
Inspections
5,413
Current penalties
$1,429,242
Initial penalties
$2,435,972
Share of all citations
3.48%
1910.305 standard page
31910.134Respiratory ProtectionCFR title checked from 1997 on, except 20027,4902.88% of all3,318inspections$1,162,137current penalties
Citations
7,490
Inspections
3,318
Current penalties
$1,162,137
Initial penalties
$2,040,931
Share of all citations
2.88%
1910.134 standard page
41910.147The control of hazardous energy (lockout/tagout)CFR title checked from 1997 on, except 20026,9702.68% of all4,216inspections$4,942,445current penalties
Citations
6,970
Inspections
4,216
Current penalties
$4,942,445
Initial penalties
$8,604,193
Share of all citations
2.68%
1910.147 standard page
51910.3036,4932.50% of all4,628inspections$1,934,873current penalties
Citations
6,493
Inspections
4,628
Current penalties
$1,934,873
Initial penalties
$3,195,808
Share of all citations
2.50%
1910.303 standard page
61910.212General Requirements for All Machines (Machine Guarding)CFR title checked from 1997 on, except 20025,0291.93% of all4,042inspections$4,641,684current penalties
Citations
5,029
Inspections
4,042
Current penalties
$4,641,684
Initial penalties
$7,655,967
Share of all citations
1.93%
1910.212 standard page
71910.132General requirementsCFR title checked from 1997 on, except 20024,5531.75% of all3,281inspections$1,395,574current penalties
Citations
4,553
Inspections
3,281
Current penalties
$1,395,574
Initial penalties
$2,309,581
Share of all citations
1.75%
1910.132 standard page
81910.219Mechanical Power-Transmission ApparatusCFR title checked from 1997 on, except 20024,3781.68% of all2,428inspections$1,811,942current penalties
Citations
4,378
Inspections
2,428
Current penalties
$1,811,942
Initial penalties
$3,071,374
Share of all citations
1.68%
1910.219 standard page
91910.157Portable Fire ExtinguishersCFR title checked from 1997 on, except 20024,2251.62% of all3,005inspections$383,353current penalties
Citations
4,225
Inspections
3,005
Current penalties
$383,353
Initial penalties
$680,257
Share of all citations
1.62%
1910.157 standard page
101910.215Abrasive Wheel MachineryCFR title checked from 1997 on, except 20023,8621.48% of all2,437inspections$809,266current penalties
Citations
3,862
Inspections
2,437
Current penalties
$809,266
Initial penalties
$1,358,236
Share of all citations
1.48%
1910.215 standard page
111910.23LaddersRewritten 2017; includes earlier text3,3151.27% of all2,517inspections$1,817,262current penalties
Citations
3,315
Inspections
2,517
Current penalties
$1,817,262
Initial penalties
$3,229,291
Share of all citations
1.27%
1910.23 standard page
121910.304Wiring design and protectionCFR title checked from 1997 on, except 20023,2301.24% of all2,741inspections$733,283current penalties
Citations
3,230
Inspections
2,741
Current penalties
$733,283
Initial penalties
$1,224,251
Share of all citations
1.24%
1910.304 standard page
131910.146Permit-Required Confined SpacesCFR title checked from 1997 on, except 20022,9101.12% of all1,198inspections$1,499,910current penalties
Citations
2,910
Inspections
1,198
Current penalties
$1,499,910
Initial penalties
$2,463,974
Share of all citations
1.12%
1910.146 standard page
141910.222,8601.10% of all2,502inspections$877,770current penalties
Citations
2,860
Inspections
2,502
Current penalties
$877,770
Initial penalties
$1,317,043
Share of all citations
1.10%
1910.22 standard page
151910.1030Bloodborne PathogensCFR title checked from 1997 on, except 20252,8011.08% of all1,218inspections$1,027,596current penalties
Citations
2,801
Inspections
1,218
Current penalties
$1,027,596
Initial penalties
$1,808,671
Share of all citations
1.08%
1910.1030 standard page
161910.217Mechanical Power PressesCFR title checked from 1997 on, except 20022,7661.06% of all854inspections$1,720,253current penalties
Citations
2,766
Inspections
854
Current penalties
$1,720,253
Initial penalties
$3,160,194
Share of all citations
1.06%
1910.217 standard page
171910.372,5250.97% of all1,910inspections$541,656current penalties
Citations
2,525
Inspections
1,910
Current penalties
$541,656
Initial penalties
$978,924
Share of all citations
0.97%
1910.37 standard page
181910.178Powered Industrial TrucksCFR title checked from 1997 on, except 20022,4120.93% of all1,680inspections$1,232,461current penalties
Citations
2,412
Inspections
1,680
Current penalties
$1,232,461
Initial penalties
$2,119,307
Share of all citations
0.93%
1910.178 standard page
191910.107Spray Finishing Using Flammable and Combustible MaterialsCFR title checked from 1997 on, except 20022,3640.91% of all933inspections$589,135current penalties
Citations
2,364
Inspections
933
Current penalties
$589,135
Initial penalties
$979,467
Share of all citations
0.91%
1910.107 standard page
201910.213Woodworking Machinery RequirementsCFR title checked from 1997 on, except 20022,3420.90% of all1,221inspections$815,338current penalties
Citations
2,342
Inspections
1,221
Current penalties
$815,338
Initial penalties
$1,354,540
Share of all citations
0.90%
1910.213 standard page
211910.1062,2650.87% of all1,484inspections$853,930current penalties
Citations
2,265
Inspections
1,484
Current penalties
$853,930
Initial penalties
$1,362,617
Share of all citations
0.87%
1910.106 standard page
221910.95Occupational Noise ExposureCFR title checked from 1997 on, except 20022,1750.84% of all1,094inspections$981,809current penalties
Citations
2,175
Inspections
1,094
Current penalties
$981,809
Initial penalties
$1,748,306
Share of all citations
0.84%
1910.95 standard page
231910.151Medical Services and First AidCFR title checked from 1997 on, except 20021,9310.74% of all1,881inspections$767,593current penalties
Citations
1,931
Inspections
1,881
Current penalties
$767,593
Initial penalties
$1,341,130
Share of all citations
0.74%
1910.151 standard page
241910.253Oxygen-Fuel Gas Welding and CuttingCFR title checked from 1997 on, except 20021,5960.61% of all1,216inspections$359,900current penalties
Citations
1,596
Inspections
1,216
Current penalties
$359,900
Initial penalties
$583,050
Share of all citations
0.61%
1910.253 standard page
251910.381,2100.47% of all1,024inspections$184,870current penalties
Citations
1,210
Inspections
1,024
Current penalties
$184,870
Initial penalties
$311,088
Share of all citations
0.47%
1910.38 standard page
261910.179Overhead and Gantry CranesCFR title checked from 1997 on, except 20021,1450.44% of all602inspections$779,646current penalties
Citations
1,145
Inspections
602
Current penalties
$779,646
Initial penalties
$1,458,078
Share of all citations
0.44%
1910.179 standard page
271910.242Hand and Portable Powered Tools and Equipment, GeneralCFR title checked from 1997 on, except 20021,1200.43% of all1,095inspections$364,909current penalties
Citations
1,120
Inspections
1,095
Current penalties
$364,909
Initial penalties
$583,028
Share of all citations
0.43%
1910.242 standard page
281910.133Eye and Face ProtectionCFR title checked from 1997 on, except 20021,0740.41% of all1,029inspections$365,450current penalties
Citations
1,074
Inspections
1,029
Current penalties
$365,450
Initial penalties
$659,095
Share of all citations
0.41%
1910.133 standard page
291910.141SanitationCFR title checked from 1997 on, except 20021,0380.40% of all732inspections$185,254current penalties
Citations
1,038
Inspections
732
Current penalties
$185,254
Initial penalties
$284,180
Share of all citations
0.40%
1910.141 standard page
301910.1025LeadCFR title checked from 1997 on, except 20259950.38% of all353inspections$282,488current penalties
Citations
995
Inspections
353
Current penalties
$282,488
Initial penalties
$742,885
Share of all citations
0.38%
1910.1025 standard page
311910.119Process Safety Management of Highly Hazardous ChemicalsCFR title checked from 1997 on, except 20029580.37% of all157inspections$2,163,401current penalties
Citations
958
Inspections
157
Current penalties
$2,163,401
Initial penalties
$3,006,911
Share of all citations
0.37%
1910.119 standard page
321910.369340.36% of all836inspections$488,502current penalties
Citations
934
Inspections
836
Current penalties
$488,502
Initial penalties
$765,651
Share of all citations
0.36%
1910.36 standard page
331910.334Electrical - Use of EquipmentCFR title checked from 1997 on, except 20028190.31% of all705inspections$124,009current penalties
Citations
819
Inspections
705
Current penalties
$124,009
Initial penalties
$207,199
Share of all citations
0.31%
1910.334 standard page
341910.10527330.28% of all234inspections$346,641current penalties
Citations
733
Inspections
234
Current penalties
$346,641
Initial penalties
$669,965
Share of all citations
0.28%
1910.1052 standard page
351910.266Logging OperationsCFR title checked from 1997 on, except 20027010.27% of all200inspections$186,802current penalties
Citations
701
Inspections
200
Current penalties
$186,802
Initial penalties
$312,400
Share of all citations
0.27%
1910.266 standard page
361910.184SlingsCFR title checked from 1997 on, except 20026980.27% of all435inspections$233,886current penalties
Citations
698
Inspections
435
Current penalties
$233,886
Initial penalties
$396,527
Share of all citations
0.27%
1910.184 standard page
371910.120Hazardous Waste Operations and Emergency ResponseCFR title checked from 1997 on, except 20026950.27% of all384inspections$344,386current penalties
Citations
695
Inspections
384
Current penalties
$344,386
Initial penalties
$602,850
Share of all citations
0.27%
1910.120 standard page
381910.176Handling Materials - GeneralCFR title checked from 1997 on, except 20026340.24% of all569inspections$416,912current penalties
Citations
634
Inspections
569
Current penalties
$416,912
Initial penalties
$670,783
Share of all citations
0.24%
1910.176 standard page
391910.246220.24% of all522inspections$236,272current penalties
Citations
622
Inspections
522
Current penalties
$236,272
Initial penalties
$420,589
Share of all citations
0.24%
1910.24 standard page
401910.1000Air ContaminantsCFR title checked from 1997 on, except 20255610.22% of all281inspections$310,184current penalties
Citations
561
Inspections
281
Current penalties
$310,184
Initial penalties
$533,213
Share of all citations
0.22%
1910.1000 standard page
411910.252General requirementsCFR title checked from 1997 on, except 20025600.22% of all426inspections$305,055current penalties
Citations
560
Inspections
426
Current penalties
$305,055
Initial penalties
$638,710
Share of all citations
0.22%
1910.252 standard page
421910.110Storage and Handling of Liquefied Petroleum GasesCFR title checked from 1997 on, except 20024780.18% of all390inspections$226,594current penalties
Citations
478
Inspections
390
Current penalties
$226,594
Initial penalties
$301,772
Share of all citations
0.18%
1910.110 standard page
431910.1001AsbestosCFR title checked from 1997 on, except 20254380.17% of all225inspections$199,777current penalties
Citations
438
Inspections
225
Current penalties
$199,777
Initial penalties
$331,101
Share of all citations
0.17%
1910.1001 standard page
441910.101Compressed Gases (General Requirements)CFR title checked from 1997 on, except 20024080.16% of all389inspections$91,058current penalties
Citations
408
Inspections
389
Current penalties
$91,058
Initial penalties
$159,418
Share of all citations
0.16%
1910.101 standard page
451910.333Electrical - Selection and Use of Work PracticesCFR title checked from 1997 on, except 20024080.16% of all306inspections$363,461current penalties
Citations
408
Inspections
306
Current penalties
$363,461
Initial penalties
$567,412
Share of all citations
0.16%
1910.333 standard page
461910.142Temporary Labor CampsCFR title checked from 1997 on, except 20023720.14% of all154inspections$15,913current penalties
Citations
372
Inspections
154
Current penalties
$15,913
Initial penalties
$28,150
Share of all citations
0.14%
1910.142 standard page
471910.138Hand ProtectionCFR title checked from 1997 on, except 20023640.14% of all356inspections$99,533current penalties
Citations
364
Inspections
356
Current penalties
$99,533
Initial penalties
$205,873
Share of all citations
0.14%
1910.138 standard page
481910.1020Access to Employee Exposure and Medical RecordsCFR title checked from 1997 on, except 20253370.13% of all179inspections$92,075current penalties
Citations
337
Inspections
179
Current penalties
$92,075
Initial penalties
$115,935
Share of all citations
0.13%
1910.1020 standard page
491910.273330.13% of all216inspections$182,234current penalties
Citations
333
Inspections
216
Current penalties
$182,234
Initial penalties
$283,024
Share of all citations
0.13%
1910.27 standard page
501910.94VentilationCFR title checked from 1997 on, except 20023310.13% of all202inspections$184,338current penalties
Citations
331
Inspections
202
Current penalties
$184,338
Initial penalties
$338,120
Share of all citations
0.13%
1910.94 standard page
  • All citations in this view: 260,182. Share is each standard's citations divided by that total.
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  • 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.
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