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, 2001

29 CFR part 1910, Occupational Safety and Health Standards: 125,190 citations, 47.9% 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.	15,850	6.07%	8,856	$2,900,163	$1,685,612
2	1910.305Wiring methods, components, and equipment for general useTitle checked against CFR editions from 1997 on, except 2002.	8,876	3.40%	5,481	$2,477,661	$1,485,608
3	1910.134Respiratory ProtectionTitle checked against CFR editions from 1997 on, except 2002.	8,581	3.28%	3,779	$2,617,600	$1,485,581
4	1910.147The control of hazardous energy (lockout/tagout)Title checked against CFR editions from 1997 on, except 2002.	7,118	2.72%	4,279	$7,768,571	$4,222,534
5	1910.303	6,120	2.34%	4,443	$2,619,586	$1,559,713
6	1910.178Powered Industrial TrucksTitle checked against CFR editions from 1997 on, except 2002.	4,955	1.90%	3,442	$3,647,285	$2,107,270
7	1910.212General Requirements for All Machines (Machine Guarding)Title checked against CFR editions from 1997 on, except 2002.	4,915	1.88%	3,992	$7,051,955	$4,199,890
8	1910.132General requirementsTitle checked against CFR editions from 1997 on, except 2002.	4,429	1.70%	3,266	$2,380,986	$1,418,375
9	1910.157Portable Fire ExtinguishersTitle checked against CFR editions from 1997 on, except 2002.	4,259	1.63%	3,025	$712,603	$379,248
10	1910.219Mechanical Power-Transmission ApparatusTitle checked against CFR editions from 1997 on, except 2002.	3,876	1.48%	2,156	$2,312,664	$1,332,943
11	1910.215Abrasive Wheel MachineryTitle checked against CFR editions from 1997 on, except 2002.	3,487	1.33%	2,276	$1,152,530	$686,221
12	1910.1030Bloodborne PathogensTitle checked against CFR editions from 1997 on, except 2025.	3,147	1.20%	1,377	$1,677,283	$906,221
13	1910.23LaddersRewritten effective January 17, 2017. Figures include the earlier text.	3,045	1.17%	2,425	$2,736,448	$1,568,206
14	1910.22	2,868	1.10%	2,548	$1,162,368	$669,241
15	1910.304Wiring design and protectionTitle checked against CFR editions from 1997 on, except 2002.	2,827	1.08%	2,397	$1,153,461	$645,469
16	1910.37	2,444	0.94%	1,842	$952,504	$533,050
17	1910.146Permit-Required Confined SpacesTitle checked against CFR editions from 1997 on, except 2002.	2,375	0.91%	1,008	$2,370,416	$1,361,101
18	1910.213Woodworking Machinery RequirementsTitle checked against CFR editions from 1997 on, except 2002.	2,303	0.88%	1,177	$1,442,891	$847,154
19	1910.95Occupational Noise ExposureTitle checked against CFR editions from 1997 on, except 2002.	2,133	0.82%	1,088	$1,247,658	$680,874
20	1910.107Spray Finishing Using Flammable and Combustible MaterialsTitle checked against CFR editions from 1997 on, except 2002.	2,127	0.81%	833	$924,317	$509,156
21	1910.106	2,079	0.80%	1,337	$1,062,489	$577,000
22	1910.217Mechanical Power PressesTitle checked against CFR editions from 1997 on, except 2002.	1,957	0.75%	644	$1,849,304	$1,061,800
23	1910.151Medical Services and First AidTitle checked against CFR editions from 1997 on, except 2002.	1,822	0.70%	1,779	$1,488,066	$777,762
24	1910.253Oxygen-Fuel Gas Welding and CuttingTitle checked against CFR editions from 1997 on, except 2002.	1,415	0.54%	1,097	$512,489	$315,468
25	1910.179Overhead and Gantry CranesTitle checked against CFR editions from 1997 on, except 2002.	1,207	0.46%	631	$539,198	$323,892
26	1910.38	1,173	0.45%	959	$269,933	$163,643
27	1910.1025LeadTitle checked against CFR editions from 1997 on, except 2025.	1,132	0.43%	349	$774,801	$447,473
28	1910.266Logging OperationsTitle checked against CFR editions from 1997 on, except 2002.	1,121	0.43%	268	$506,640	$313,892
29	1910.242Hand and Portable Powered Tools and Equipment, GeneralTitle checked against CFR editions from 1997 on, except 2002.	1,095	0.42%	1,068	$527,793	$321,198
30	1910.133Eye and Face ProtectionTitle checked against CFR editions from 1997 on, except 2002.	1,063	0.41%	1,033	$773,918	$432,004
31	1910.141SanitationTitle checked against CFR editions from 1997 on, except 2002.	961	0.37%	691	$188,066	$91,790
32	1910.119Process Safety Management of Highly Hazardous ChemicalsTitle checked against CFR editions from 1997 on, except 2002.	940	0.36%	160	$2,344,001	$1,730,192
33	1910.36	917	0.35%	803	$669,428	$409,574
34	1910.334Electrical - Use of EquipmentTitle checked against CFR editions from 1997 on, except 2002.	812	0.31%	709	$218,779	$130,416
35	1910.1052	752	0.29%	227	$443,976	$229,157
36	1910.184SlingsTitle checked against CFR editions from 1997 on, except 2002.	711	0.27%	433	$292,538	$178,891
37	1910.176Handling Materials - GeneralTitle checked against CFR editions from 1997 on, except 2002.	652	0.25%	595	$657,881	$393,857
38	1910.120Hazardous Waste Operations and Emergency ResponseTitle checked against CFR editions from 1997 on, except 2002.	549	0.21%	292	$622,845	$259,168
39	1910.1001AsbestosTitle checked against CFR editions from 1997 on, except 2025.	542	0.21%	290	$291,429	$160,726
40	1910.252General requirementsTitle checked against CFR editions from 1997 on, except 2002.	538	0.21%	418	$559,772	$331,195
41	1910.1000Air ContaminantsTitle checked against CFR editions from 1997 on, except 2025.	511	0.20%	263	$450,915	$267,496
42	1910.110Storage and Handling of Liquefied Petroleum GasesTitle checked against CFR editions from 1997 on, except 2002.	482	0.18%	398	$202,637	$104,501
43	1910.24	459	0.18%	393	$264,548	$153,188
44	1910.101Compressed Gases (General Requirements)Title checked against CFR editions from 1997 on, except 2002.	432	0.17%	418	$171,114	$98,365
45	1910.138Hand ProtectionTitle checked against CFR editions from 1997 on, except 2002.	339	0.13%	337	$135,355	$73,446
46	1910.333Electrical - Selection and Use of Work PracticesTitle checked against CFR editions from 1997 on, except 2002.	314	0.12%	264	$408,374	$274,939
47	1910.254Arc Welding and CuttingTitle checked against CFR editions from 1997 on, except 2002.	282	0.11%	250	$143,157	$86,178
48	1910.1048FormaldehydeTitle checked against CFR editions from 1997 on, except 2025.	268	0.10%	121	$624,108	$97,677
49	1910.243Guarding of Portable Powered ToolsTitle checked against CFR editions from 1997 on, except 2002.	262	0.10%	248	$154,922	$91,372
50	1910.142Temporary Labor CampsTitle checked against CFR editions from 1997 on, except 2002.	257	0.10%	115	$76,780	$60,412

CitationsInspectionsPenalties

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11910.1200Hazard CommunicationCFR title checked from 1997 on, except 202515,8506.07% of all8,856inspections$1,685,612current penalties

Citations: 15,850
Inspections: 8,856
Current penalties: $1,685,612
Initial penalties: $2,900,163
Share of all citations: 6.07%

1910.1200 standard page

21910.305Wiring methods, components, and equipment for general useCFR title checked from 1997 on, except 20028,8763.40% of all5,481inspections$1,485,608current penalties

Citations: 8,876
Inspections: 5,481
Current penalties: $1,485,608
Initial penalties: $2,477,661
Share of all citations: 3.40%

1910.305 standard page

31910.134Respiratory ProtectionCFR title checked from 1997 on, except 20028,5813.28% of all3,779inspections$1,485,581current penalties

Citations: 8,581
Inspections: 3,779
Current penalties: $1,485,581
Initial penalties: $2,617,600
Share of all citations: 3.28%

1910.134 standard page

41910.147The control of hazardous energy (lockout/tagout)CFR title checked from 1997 on, except 20027,1182.72% of all4,279inspections$4,222,534current penalties

Citations: 7,118
Inspections: 4,279
Current penalties: $4,222,534
Initial penalties: $7,768,571
Share of all citations: 2.72%

1910.147 standard page

51910.3036,1202.34% of all4,443inspections$1,559,713current penalties

Citations: 6,120
Inspections: 4,443
Current penalties: $1,559,713
Initial penalties: $2,619,586
Share of all citations: 2.34%

1910.303 standard page

61910.178Powered Industrial TrucksCFR title checked from 1997 on, except 20024,9551.90% of all3,442inspections$2,107,270current penalties

Citations: 4,955
Inspections: 3,442
Current penalties: $2,107,270
Initial penalties: $3,647,285
Share of all citations: 1.90%

1910.178 standard page

71910.212General Requirements for All Machines (Machine Guarding)CFR title checked from 1997 on, except 20024,9151.88% of all3,992inspections$4,199,890current penalties

Citations: 4,915
Inspections: 3,992
Current penalties: $4,199,890
Initial penalties: $7,051,955
Share of all citations: 1.88%

1910.212 standard page

81910.132General requirementsCFR title checked from 1997 on, except 20024,4291.70% of all3,266inspections$1,418,375current penalties

Citations: 4,429
Inspections: 3,266
Current penalties: $1,418,375
Initial penalties: $2,380,986
Share of all citations: 1.70%

1910.132 standard page

91910.157Portable Fire ExtinguishersCFR title checked from 1997 on, except 20024,2591.63% of all3,025inspections$379,248current penalties

Citations: 4,259
Inspections: 3,025
Current penalties: $379,248
Initial penalties: $712,603
Share of all citations: 1.63%

1910.157 standard page

101910.219Mechanical Power-Transmission ApparatusCFR title checked from 1997 on, except 20023,8761.48% of all2,156inspections$1,332,943current penalties

Citations: 3,876
Inspections: 2,156
Current penalties: $1,332,943
Initial penalties: $2,312,664
Share of all citations: 1.48%

1910.219 standard page

111910.215Abrasive Wheel MachineryCFR title checked from 1997 on, except 20023,4871.33% of all2,276inspections$686,221current penalties

Citations: 3,487
Inspections: 2,276
Current penalties: $686,221
Initial penalties: $1,152,530
Share of all citations: 1.33%

1910.215 standard page

121910.1030Bloodborne PathogensCFR title checked from 1997 on, except 20253,1471.20% of all1,377inspections$906,221current penalties

Citations: 3,147
Inspections: 1,377
Current penalties: $906,221
Initial penalties: $1,677,283
Share of all citations: 1.20%

1910.1030 standard page

131910.23LaddersRewritten 2017; includes earlier text3,0451.17% of all2,425inspections$1,568,206current penalties

Citations: 3,045
Inspections: 2,425
Current penalties: $1,568,206
Initial penalties: $2,736,448
Share of all citations: 1.17%

1910.23 standard page

141910.222,8681.10% of all2,548inspections$669,241current penalties

Citations: 2,868
Inspections: 2,548
Current penalties: $669,241
Initial penalties: $1,162,368
Share of all citations: 1.10%

1910.22 standard page

151910.304Wiring design and protectionCFR title checked from 1997 on, except 20022,8271.08% of all2,397inspections$645,469current penalties

Citations: 2,827
Inspections: 2,397
Current penalties: $645,469
Initial penalties: $1,153,461
Share of all citations: 1.08%

1910.304 standard page

161910.372,4440.94% of all1,842inspections$533,050current penalties

Citations: 2,444
Inspections: 1,842
Current penalties: $533,050
Initial penalties: $952,504
Share of all citations: 0.94%

1910.37 standard page

171910.146Permit-Required Confined SpacesCFR title checked from 1997 on, except 20022,3750.91% of all1,008inspections$1,361,101current penalties

Citations: 2,375
Inspections: 1,008
Current penalties: $1,361,101
Initial penalties: $2,370,416
Share of all citations: 0.91%

1910.146 standard page

181910.213Woodworking Machinery RequirementsCFR title checked from 1997 on, except 20022,3030.88% of all1,177inspections$847,154current penalties

Citations: 2,303
Inspections: 1,177
Current penalties: $847,154
Initial penalties: $1,442,891
Share of all citations: 0.88%

1910.213 standard page

191910.95Occupational Noise ExposureCFR title checked from 1997 on, except 20022,1330.82% of all1,088inspections$680,874current penalties

Citations: 2,133
Inspections: 1,088
Current penalties: $680,874
Initial penalties: $1,247,658
Share of all citations: 0.82%

1910.95 standard page

201910.107Spray Finishing Using Flammable and Combustible MaterialsCFR title checked from 1997 on, except 20022,1270.81% of all833inspections$509,156current penalties

Citations: 2,127
Inspections: 833
Current penalties: $509,156
Initial penalties: $924,317
Share of all citations: 0.81%

1910.107 standard page

211910.1062,0790.80% of all1,337inspections$577,000current penalties

Citations: 2,079
Inspections: 1,337
Current penalties: $577,000
Initial penalties: $1,062,489
Share of all citations: 0.80%

1910.106 standard page

221910.217Mechanical Power PressesCFR title checked from 1997 on, except 20021,9570.75% of all644inspections$1,061,800current penalties

Citations: 1,957
Inspections: 644
Current penalties: $1,061,800
Initial penalties: $1,849,304
Share of all citations: 0.75%

1910.217 standard page

231910.151Medical Services and First AidCFR title checked from 1997 on, except 20021,8220.70% of all1,779inspections$777,762current penalties

Citations: 1,822
Inspections: 1,779
Current penalties: $777,762
Initial penalties: $1,488,066
Share of all citations: 0.70%

1910.151 standard page

241910.253Oxygen-Fuel Gas Welding and CuttingCFR title checked from 1997 on, except 20021,4150.54% of all1,097inspections$315,468current penalties

Citations: 1,415
Inspections: 1,097
Current penalties: $315,468
Initial penalties: $512,489
Share of all citations: 0.54%

1910.253 standard page

251910.179Overhead and Gantry CranesCFR title checked from 1997 on, except 20021,2070.46% of all631inspections$323,892current penalties

Citations: 1,207
Inspections: 631
Current penalties: $323,892
Initial penalties: $539,198
Share of all citations: 0.46%

1910.179 standard page

261910.381,1730.45% of all959inspections$163,643current penalties

Citations: 1,173
Inspections: 959
Current penalties: $163,643
Initial penalties: $269,933
Share of all citations: 0.45%

1910.38 standard page

271910.1025LeadCFR title checked from 1997 on, except 20251,1320.43% of all349inspections$447,473current penalties

Citations: 1,132
Inspections: 349
Current penalties: $447,473
Initial penalties: $774,801
Share of all citations: 0.43%

1910.1025 standard page

281910.266Logging OperationsCFR title checked from 1997 on, except 20021,1210.43% of all268inspections$313,892current penalties

Citations: 1,121
Inspections: 268
Current penalties: $313,892
Initial penalties: $506,640
Share of all citations: 0.43%

1910.266 standard page

291910.242Hand and Portable Powered Tools and Equipment, GeneralCFR title checked from 1997 on, except 20021,0950.42% of all1,068inspections$321,198current penalties

Citations: 1,095
Inspections: 1,068
Current penalties: $321,198
Initial penalties: $527,793
Share of all citations: 0.42%

1910.242 standard page

301910.133Eye and Face ProtectionCFR title checked from 1997 on, except 20021,0630.41% of all1,033inspections$432,004current penalties

Citations: 1,063
Inspections: 1,033
Current penalties: $432,004
Initial penalties: $773,918
Share of all citations: 0.41%

1910.133 standard page

311910.141SanitationCFR title checked from 1997 on, except 20029610.37% of all691inspections$91,790current penalties

Citations: 961
Inspections: 691
Current penalties: $91,790
Initial penalties: $188,066
Share of all citations: 0.37%

1910.141 standard page

321910.119Process Safety Management of Highly Hazardous ChemicalsCFR title checked from 1997 on, except 20029400.36% of all160inspections$1,730,192current penalties

Citations: 940
Inspections: 160
Current penalties: $1,730,192
Initial penalties: $2,344,001
Share of all citations: 0.36%

1910.119 standard page

331910.369170.35% of all803inspections$409,574current penalties

Citations: 917
Inspections: 803
Current penalties: $409,574
Initial penalties: $669,428
Share of all citations: 0.35%

1910.36 standard page

341910.334Electrical - Use of EquipmentCFR title checked from 1997 on, except 20028120.31% of all709inspections$130,416current penalties

Citations: 812
Inspections: 709
Current penalties: $130,416
Initial penalties: $218,779
Share of all citations: 0.31%

1910.334 standard page

351910.10527520.29% of all227inspections$229,157current penalties

Citations: 752
Inspections: 227
Current penalties: $229,157
Initial penalties: $443,976
Share of all citations: 0.29%

1910.1052 standard page

361910.184SlingsCFR title checked from 1997 on, except 20027110.27% of all433inspections$178,891current penalties

Citations: 711
Inspections: 433
Current penalties: $178,891
Initial penalties: $292,538
Share of all citations: 0.27%

1910.184 standard page

371910.176Handling Materials - GeneralCFR title checked from 1997 on, except 20026520.25% of all595inspections$393,857current penalties

Citations: 652
Inspections: 595
Current penalties: $393,857
Initial penalties: $657,881
Share of all citations: 0.25%

1910.176 standard page

381910.120Hazardous Waste Operations and Emergency ResponseCFR title checked from 1997 on, except 20025490.21% of all292inspections$259,168current penalties

Citations: 549
Inspections: 292
Current penalties: $259,168
Initial penalties: $622,845
Share of all citations: 0.21%

1910.120 standard page

391910.1001AsbestosCFR title checked from 1997 on, except 20255420.21% of all290inspections$160,726current penalties

Citations: 542
Inspections: 290
Current penalties: $160,726
Initial penalties: $291,429
Share of all citations: 0.21%

1910.1001 standard page

401910.252General requirementsCFR title checked from 1997 on, except 20025380.21% of all418inspections$331,195current penalties

Citations: 538
Inspections: 418
Current penalties: $331,195
Initial penalties: $559,772
Share of all citations: 0.21%

1910.252 standard page

411910.1000Air ContaminantsCFR title checked from 1997 on, except 20255110.20% of all263inspections$267,496current penalties

Citations: 511
Inspections: 263
Current penalties: $267,496
Initial penalties: $450,915
Share of all citations: 0.20%

1910.1000 standard page

421910.110Storage and Handling of Liquefied Petroleum GasesCFR title checked from 1997 on, except 20024820.18% of all398inspections$104,501current penalties

Citations: 482
Inspections: 398
Current penalties: $104,501
Initial penalties: $202,637
Share of all citations: 0.18%

1910.110 standard page

431910.244590.18% of all393inspections$153,188current penalties

Citations: 459
Inspections: 393
Current penalties: $153,188
Initial penalties: $264,548
Share of all citations: 0.18%

1910.24 standard page

441910.101Compressed Gases (General Requirements)CFR title checked from 1997 on, except 20024320.17% of all418inspections$98,365current penalties

Citations: 432
Inspections: 418
Current penalties: $98,365
Initial penalties: $171,114
Share of all citations: 0.17%

1910.101 standard page

451910.138Hand ProtectionCFR title checked from 1997 on, except 20023390.13% of all337inspections$73,446current penalties

Citations: 339
Inspections: 337
Current penalties: $73,446
Initial penalties: $135,355
Share of all citations: 0.13%

1910.138 standard page

461910.333Electrical - Selection and Use of Work PracticesCFR title checked from 1997 on, except 20023140.12% of all264inspections$274,939current penalties

Citations: 314
Inspections: 264
Current penalties: $274,939
Initial penalties: $408,374
Share of all citations: 0.12%

1910.333 standard page

471910.254Arc Welding and CuttingCFR title checked from 1997 on, except 20022820.11% of all250inspections$86,178current penalties

Citations: 282
Inspections: 250
Current penalties: $86,178
Initial penalties: $143,157
Share of all citations: 0.11%

1910.254 standard page

481910.1048FormaldehydeCFR title checked from 1997 on, except 20252680.10% of all121inspections$97,677current penalties

Citations: 268
Inspections: 121
Current penalties: $97,677
Initial penalties: $624,108
Share of all citations: 0.10%

1910.1048 standard page

491910.243Guarding of Portable Powered ToolsCFR title checked from 1997 on, except 20022620.10% of all248inspections$91,372current penalties

Citations: 262
Inspections: 248
Current penalties: $91,372
Initial penalties: $154,922
Share of all citations: 0.10%

1910.243 standard page

501910.142Temporary Labor CampsCFR title checked from 1997 on, except 20022570.10% of all115inspections$60,412current penalties

Citations: 257
Inspections: 115
Current penalties: $60,412
Initial penalties: $76,780
Share of all citations: 0.10%

1910.142 standard page

All citations in this view: 261,228. Share is each standard's citations divided by that total.
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