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, 2002

29 CFR part 1910, Occupational Safety and Health Standards: 132,020 citations, 48.9% 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.	15,943	5.91%	8,862	$2,928,246	$1,655,130
2	1910.305Wiring methods, components, and equipment for general useTitle checked against CFR editions from 1997 on, except 2002.	9,818	3.64%	5,947	$2,868,537	$1,632,144
3	1910.134Respiratory ProtectionTitle checked against CFR editions from 1997 on, except 2002.	8,803	3.26%	3,994	$2,290,600	$1,247,208
4	1910.147The control of hazardous energy (lockout/tagout)Title checked against CFR editions from 1997 on, except 2002.	7,508	2.78%	4,516	$6,638,321	$4,066,655
5	1910.303	6,543	2.43%	4,690	$2,912,402	$1,707,351
6	1910.212General Requirements for All Machines (Machine Guarding)Title checked against CFR editions from 1997 on, except 2002.	5,367	1.99%	4,371	$7,185,297	$4,121,531
7	1910.178Powered Industrial TrucksTitle checked against CFR editions from 1997 on, except 2002.	5,086	1.89%	3,548	$3,246,791	$1,853,310
8	1910.132General requirementsTitle checked against CFR editions from 1997 on, except 2002.	4,762	1.77%	3,516	$1,914,777	$1,077,991
9	1910.157Portable Fire ExtinguishersTitle checked against CFR editions from 1997 on, except 2002.	4,450	1.65%	3,158	$748,194	$387,246
10	1910.219Mechanical Power-Transmission ApparatusTitle checked against CFR editions from 1997 on, except 2002.	3,898	1.45%	2,289	$2,559,598	$1,509,604
11	1910.1030Bloodborne PathogensTitle checked against CFR editions from 1997 on, except 2025.	3,876	1.44%	1,666	$2,031,594	$1,123,573
12	1910.215Abrasive Wheel MachineryTitle checked against CFR editions from 1997 on, except 2002.	3,846	1.43%	2,455	$1,157,064	$664,795
13	1910.23LaddersRewritten effective January 17, 2017. Figures include the earlier text.	3,160	1.17%	2,521	$3,031,630	$1,724,480
14	1910.22	2,937	1.09%	2,619	$1,074,365	$597,416
15	1910.304Wiring design and protectionTitle checked against CFR editions from 1997 on, except 2002.	2,924	1.08%	2,480	$1,145,955	$677,440
16	1910.146Permit-Required Confined SpacesTitle checked against CFR editions from 1997 on, except 2002.	2,694	1.00%	1,187	$2,502,924	$1,725,137
17	1910.213Woodworking Machinery RequirementsTitle checked against CFR editions from 1997 on, except 2002.	2,601	0.96%	1,380	$1,693,706	$981,751
18	1910.37	2,527	0.94%	1,912	$989,153	$625,034
19	1910.95Occupational Noise ExposureTitle checked against CFR editions from 1997 on, except 2002.	2,240	0.83%	1,146	$1,463,270	$786,816
20	1910.106	2,063	0.76%	1,383	$976,213	$558,957
21	1910.107Spray Finishing Using Flammable and Combustible MaterialsTitle checked against CFR editions from 1997 on, except 2002.	1,960	0.73%	840	$762,500	$419,713
22	1910.151Medical Services and First AidTitle checked against CFR editions from 1997 on, except 2002.	1,934	0.72%	1,903	$1,161,136	$678,257
23	1910.217Mechanical Power PressesTitle checked against CFR editions from 1997 on, except 2002.	1,656	0.61%	551	$2,317,507	$1,585,724
24	1910.266Logging OperationsTitle checked against CFR editions from 1997 on, except 2002.	1,452	0.54%	317	$444,269	$289,285
25	1910.253Oxygen-Fuel Gas Welding and CuttingTitle checked against CFR editions from 1997 on, except 2002.	1,450	0.54%	1,121	$531,323	$307,311
26	1910.38	1,325	0.49%	1,067	$312,033	$135,659
27	1910.179Overhead and Gantry CranesTitle checked against CFR editions from 1997 on, except 2002.	1,285	0.48%	666	$619,897	$359,525
28	1910.242Hand and Portable Powered Tools and Equipment, GeneralTitle checked against CFR editions from 1997 on, except 2002.	1,281	0.47%	1,244	$605,207	$361,952
29	1910.1025LeadTitle checked against CFR editions from 1997 on, except 2025.	1,189	0.44%	389	$1,055,230	$490,383
30	1910.133Eye and Face ProtectionTitle checked against CFR editions from 1997 on, except 2002.	1,027	0.38%	990	$551,748	$316,899
31	1910.141SanitationTitle checked against CFR editions from 1997 on, except 2002.	992	0.37%	746	$223,224	$103,932
32	1910.36	926	0.34%	804	$599,543	$354,026
33	1910.334Electrical - Use of EquipmentTitle checked against CFR editions from 1997 on, except 2002.	882	0.33%	769	$221,903	$114,959
34	1910.1052	724	0.27%	244	$324,093	$175,311
35	1910.176Handling Materials - GeneralTitle checked against CFR editions from 1997 on, except 2002.	723	0.27%	666	$746,188	$408,999
36	1910.184SlingsTitle checked against CFR editions from 1997 on, except 2002.	694	0.26%	418	$422,532	$249,527
37	1910.119Process Safety Management of Highly Hazardous ChemicalsTitle checked against CFR editions from 1997 on, except 2002.	683	0.25%	152	$1,131,017	$872,314
38	1910.120Hazardous Waste Operations and Emergency ResponseTitle checked against CFR editions from 1997 on, except 2002.	630	0.23%	336	$515,277	$389,875
39	1910.110Storage and Handling of Liquefied Petroleum GasesTitle checked against CFR editions from 1997 on, except 2002.	575	0.21%	468	$217,836	$115,219
40	1910.1001AsbestosTitle checked against CFR editions from 1997 on, except 2025.	558	0.21%	302	$219,645	$146,479
41	1910.101Compressed Gases (General Requirements)Title checked against CFR editions from 1997 on, except 2002.	525	0.19%	497	$182,523	$106,618
42	1910.252General requirementsTitle checked against CFR editions from 1997 on, except 2002.	504	0.19%	404	$357,780	$207,912
43	1910.1000Air ContaminantsTitle checked against CFR editions from 1997 on, except 2025.	498	0.18%	261	$472,103	$242,340
44	1910.24	475	0.18%	409	$228,846	$127,196
45	1910.333Electrical - Selection and Use of Work PracticesTitle checked against CFR editions from 1997 on, except 2002.	387	0.14%	304	$578,171	$379,467
46	1910.1048FormaldehydeTitle checked against CFR editions from 1997 on, except 2025.	351	0.13%	157	$176,540	$104,522
47	1910.138Hand ProtectionTitle checked against CFR editions from 1997 on, except 2002.	328	0.12%	327	$160,544	$101,668
48	1910.27	301	0.11%	211	$177,984	$104,134
49	1910.254Arc Welding and CuttingTitle checked against CFR editions from 1997 on, except 2002.	283	0.10%	251	$129,990	$74,549
50	1910.243Guarding of Portable Powered ToolsTitle checked against CFR editions from 1997 on, except 2002.	268	0.10%	255	$135,111	$79,142

CitationsInspectionsPenalties

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11910.1200Hazard CommunicationCFR title checked from 1997 on, except 202515,9435.91% of all8,862inspections$1,655,130current penalties

Citations: 15,943
Inspections: 8,862
Current penalties: $1,655,130
Initial penalties: $2,928,246
Share of all citations: 5.91%

1910.1200 standard page

21910.305Wiring methods, components, and equipment for general useCFR title checked from 1997 on, except 20029,8183.64% of all5,947inspections$1,632,144current penalties

Citations: 9,818
Inspections: 5,947
Current penalties: $1,632,144
Initial penalties: $2,868,537
Share of all citations: 3.64%

1910.305 standard page

31910.134Respiratory ProtectionCFR title checked from 1997 on, except 20028,8033.26% of all3,994inspections$1,247,208current penalties

Citations: 8,803
Inspections: 3,994
Current penalties: $1,247,208
Initial penalties: $2,290,600
Share of all citations: 3.26%

1910.134 standard page

41910.147The control of hazardous energy (lockout/tagout)CFR title checked from 1997 on, except 20027,5082.78% of all4,516inspections$4,066,655current penalties

Citations: 7,508
Inspections: 4,516
Current penalties: $4,066,655
Initial penalties: $6,638,321
Share of all citations: 2.78%

1910.147 standard page

51910.3036,5432.43% of all4,690inspections$1,707,351current penalties

Citations: 6,543
Inspections: 4,690
Current penalties: $1,707,351
Initial penalties: $2,912,402
Share of all citations: 2.43%

1910.303 standard page

61910.212General Requirements for All Machines (Machine Guarding)CFR title checked from 1997 on, except 20025,3671.99% of all4,371inspections$4,121,531current penalties

Citations: 5,367
Inspections: 4,371
Current penalties: $4,121,531
Initial penalties: $7,185,297
Share of all citations: 1.99%

1910.212 standard page

71910.178Powered Industrial TrucksCFR title checked from 1997 on, except 20025,0861.89% of all3,548inspections$1,853,310current penalties

Citations: 5,086
Inspections: 3,548
Current penalties: $1,853,310
Initial penalties: $3,246,791
Share of all citations: 1.89%

1910.178 standard page

81910.132General requirementsCFR title checked from 1997 on, except 20024,7621.77% of all3,516inspections$1,077,991current penalties

Citations: 4,762
Inspections: 3,516
Current penalties: $1,077,991
Initial penalties: $1,914,777
Share of all citations: 1.77%

1910.132 standard page

91910.157Portable Fire ExtinguishersCFR title checked from 1997 on, except 20024,4501.65% of all3,158inspections$387,246current penalties

Citations: 4,450
Inspections: 3,158
Current penalties: $387,246
Initial penalties: $748,194
Share of all citations: 1.65%

1910.157 standard page

101910.219Mechanical Power-Transmission ApparatusCFR title checked from 1997 on, except 20023,8981.45% of all2,289inspections$1,509,604current penalties

Citations: 3,898
Inspections: 2,289
Current penalties: $1,509,604
Initial penalties: $2,559,598
Share of all citations: 1.45%

1910.219 standard page

111910.1030Bloodborne PathogensCFR title checked from 1997 on, except 20253,8761.44% of all1,666inspections$1,123,573current penalties

Citations: 3,876
Inspections: 1,666
Current penalties: $1,123,573
Initial penalties: $2,031,594
Share of all citations: 1.44%

1910.1030 standard page

121910.215Abrasive Wheel MachineryCFR title checked from 1997 on, except 20023,8461.43% of all2,455inspections$664,795current penalties

Citations: 3,846
Inspections: 2,455
Current penalties: $664,795
Initial penalties: $1,157,064
Share of all citations: 1.43%

1910.215 standard page

131910.23LaddersRewritten 2017; includes earlier text3,1601.17% of all2,521inspections$1,724,480current penalties

Citations: 3,160
Inspections: 2,521
Current penalties: $1,724,480
Initial penalties: $3,031,630
Share of all citations: 1.17%

1910.23 standard page

141910.222,9371.09% of all2,619inspections$597,416current penalties

Citations: 2,937
Inspections: 2,619
Current penalties: $597,416
Initial penalties: $1,074,365
Share of all citations: 1.09%

1910.22 standard page

151910.304Wiring design and protectionCFR title checked from 1997 on, except 20022,9241.08% of all2,480inspections$677,440current penalties

Citations: 2,924
Inspections: 2,480
Current penalties: $677,440
Initial penalties: $1,145,955
Share of all citations: 1.08%

1910.304 standard page

161910.146Permit-Required Confined SpacesCFR title checked from 1997 on, except 20022,6941.00% of all1,187inspections$1,725,137current penalties

Citations: 2,694
Inspections: 1,187
Current penalties: $1,725,137
Initial penalties: $2,502,924
Share of all citations: 1.00%

1910.146 standard page

171910.213Woodworking Machinery RequirementsCFR title checked from 1997 on, except 20022,6010.96% of all1,380inspections$981,751current penalties

Citations: 2,601
Inspections: 1,380
Current penalties: $981,751
Initial penalties: $1,693,706
Share of all citations: 0.96%

1910.213 standard page

181910.372,5270.94% of all1,912inspections$625,034current penalties

Citations: 2,527
Inspections: 1,912
Current penalties: $625,034
Initial penalties: $989,153
Share of all citations: 0.94%

1910.37 standard page

191910.95Occupational Noise ExposureCFR title checked from 1997 on, except 20022,2400.83% of all1,146inspections$786,816current penalties

Citations: 2,240
Inspections: 1,146
Current penalties: $786,816
Initial penalties: $1,463,270
Share of all citations: 0.83%

1910.95 standard page

201910.1062,0630.76% of all1,383inspections$558,957current penalties

Citations: 2,063
Inspections: 1,383
Current penalties: $558,957
Initial penalties: $976,213
Share of all citations: 0.76%

1910.106 standard page

211910.107Spray Finishing Using Flammable and Combustible MaterialsCFR title checked from 1997 on, except 20021,9600.73% of all840inspections$419,713current penalties

Citations: 1,960
Inspections: 840
Current penalties: $419,713
Initial penalties: $762,500
Share of all citations: 0.73%

1910.107 standard page

221910.151Medical Services and First AidCFR title checked from 1997 on, except 20021,9340.72% of all1,903inspections$678,257current penalties

Citations: 1,934
Inspections: 1,903
Current penalties: $678,257
Initial penalties: $1,161,136
Share of all citations: 0.72%

1910.151 standard page

231910.217Mechanical Power PressesCFR title checked from 1997 on, except 20021,6560.61% of all551inspections$1,585,724current penalties

Citations: 1,656
Inspections: 551
Current penalties: $1,585,724
Initial penalties: $2,317,507
Share of all citations: 0.61%

1910.217 standard page

241910.266Logging OperationsCFR title checked from 1997 on, except 20021,4520.54% of all317inspections$289,285current penalties

Citations: 1,452
Inspections: 317
Current penalties: $289,285
Initial penalties: $444,269
Share of all citations: 0.54%

1910.266 standard page

251910.253Oxygen-Fuel Gas Welding and CuttingCFR title checked from 1997 on, except 20021,4500.54% of all1,121inspections$307,311current penalties

Citations: 1,450
Inspections: 1,121
Current penalties: $307,311
Initial penalties: $531,323
Share of all citations: 0.54%

1910.253 standard page

261910.381,3250.49% of all1,067inspections$135,659current penalties

Citations: 1,325
Inspections: 1,067
Current penalties: $135,659
Initial penalties: $312,033
Share of all citations: 0.49%

1910.38 standard page

271910.179Overhead and Gantry CranesCFR title checked from 1997 on, except 20021,2850.48% of all666inspections$359,525current penalties

Citations: 1,285
Inspections: 666
Current penalties: $359,525
Initial penalties: $619,897
Share of all citations: 0.48%

1910.179 standard page

281910.242Hand and Portable Powered Tools and Equipment, GeneralCFR title checked from 1997 on, except 20021,2810.47% of all1,244inspections$361,952current penalties

Citations: 1,281
Inspections: 1,244
Current penalties: $361,952
Initial penalties: $605,207
Share of all citations: 0.47%

1910.242 standard page

291910.1025LeadCFR title checked from 1997 on, except 20251,1890.44% of all389inspections$490,383current penalties

Citations: 1,189
Inspections: 389
Current penalties: $490,383
Initial penalties: $1,055,230
Share of all citations: 0.44%

1910.1025 standard page

301910.133Eye and Face ProtectionCFR title checked from 1997 on, except 20021,0270.38% of all990inspections$316,899current penalties

Citations: 1,027
Inspections: 990
Current penalties: $316,899
Initial penalties: $551,748
Share of all citations: 0.38%

1910.133 standard page

311910.141SanitationCFR title checked from 1997 on, except 20029920.37% of all746inspections$103,932current penalties

Citations: 992
Inspections: 746
Current penalties: $103,932
Initial penalties: $223,224
Share of all citations: 0.37%

1910.141 standard page

321910.369260.34% of all804inspections$354,026current penalties

Citations: 926
Inspections: 804
Current penalties: $354,026
Initial penalties: $599,543
Share of all citations: 0.34%

1910.36 standard page

331910.334Electrical - Use of EquipmentCFR title checked from 1997 on, except 20028820.33% of all769inspections$114,959current penalties

Citations: 882
Inspections: 769
Current penalties: $114,959
Initial penalties: $221,903
Share of all citations: 0.33%

1910.334 standard page

341910.10527240.27% of all244inspections$175,311current penalties

Citations: 724
Inspections: 244
Current penalties: $175,311
Initial penalties: $324,093
Share of all citations: 0.27%

1910.1052 standard page

351910.176Handling Materials - GeneralCFR title checked from 1997 on, except 20027230.27% of all666inspections$408,999current penalties

Citations: 723
Inspections: 666
Current penalties: $408,999
Initial penalties: $746,188
Share of all citations: 0.27%

1910.176 standard page

361910.184SlingsCFR title checked from 1997 on, except 20026940.26% of all418inspections$249,527current penalties

Citations: 694
Inspections: 418
Current penalties: $249,527
Initial penalties: $422,532
Share of all citations: 0.26%

1910.184 standard page

371910.119Process Safety Management of Highly Hazardous ChemicalsCFR title checked from 1997 on, except 20026830.25% of all152inspections$872,314current penalties

Citations: 683
Inspections: 152
Current penalties: $872,314
Initial penalties: $1,131,017
Share of all citations: 0.25%

1910.119 standard page

381910.120Hazardous Waste Operations and Emergency ResponseCFR title checked from 1997 on, except 20026300.23% of all336inspections$389,875current penalties

Citations: 630
Inspections: 336
Current penalties: $389,875
Initial penalties: $515,277
Share of all citations: 0.23%

1910.120 standard page

391910.110Storage and Handling of Liquefied Petroleum GasesCFR title checked from 1997 on, except 20025750.21% of all468inspections$115,219current penalties

Citations: 575
Inspections: 468
Current penalties: $115,219
Initial penalties: $217,836
Share of all citations: 0.21%

1910.110 standard page

401910.1001AsbestosCFR title checked from 1997 on, except 20255580.21% of all302inspections$146,479current penalties

Citations: 558
Inspections: 302
Current penalties: $146,479
Initial penalties: $219,645
Share of all citations: 0.21%

1910.1001 standard page

411910.101Compressed Gases (General Requirements)CFR title checked from 1997 on, except 20025250.19% of all497inspections$106,618current penalties

Citations: 525
Inspections: 497
Current penalties: $106,618
Initial penalties: $182,523
Share of all citations: 0.19%

1910.101 standard page

421910.252General requirementsCFR title checked from 1997 on, except 20025040.19% of all404inspections$207,912current penalties

Citations: 504
Inspections: 404
Current penalties: $207,912
Initial penalties: $357,780
Share of all citations: 0.19%

1910.252 standard page

431910.1000Air ContaminantsCFR title checked from 1997 on, except 20254980.18% of all261inspections$242,340current penalties

Citations: 498
Inspections: 261
Current penalties: $242,340
Initial penalties: $472,103
Share of all citations: 0.18%

1910.1000 standard page

441910.244750.18% of all409inspections$127,196current penalties

Citations: 475
Inspections: 409
Current penalties: $127,196
Initial penalties: $228,846
Share of all citations: 0.18%

1910.24 standard page

451910.333Electrical - Selection and Use of Work PracticesCFR title checked from 1997 on, except 20023870.14% of all304inspections$379,467current penalties

Citations: 387
Inspections: 304
Current penalties: $379,467
Initial penalties: $578,171
Share of all citations: 0.14%

1910.333 standard page

461910.1048FormaldehydeCFR title checked from 1997 on, except 20253510.13% of all157inspections$104,522current penalties

Citations: 351
Inspections: 157
Current penalties: $104,522
Initial penalties: $176,540
Share of all citations: 0.13%

1910.1048 standard page

471910.138Hand ProtectionCFR title checked from 1997 on, except 20023280.12% of all327inspections$101,668current penalties

Citations: 328
Inspections: 327
Current penalties: $101,668
Initial penalties: $160,544
Share of all citations: 0.12%

1910.138 standard page

481910.273010.11% of all211inspections$104,134current penalties

Citations: 301
Inspections: 211
Current penalties: $104,134
Initial penalties: $177,984
Share of all citations: 0.11%

1910.27 standard page

491910.254Arc Welding and CuttingCFR title checked from 1997 on, except 20022830.10% of all251inspections$74,549current penalties

Citations: 283
Inspections: 251
Current penalties: $74,549
Initial penalties: $129,990
Share of all citations: 0.10%

1910.254 standard page

501910.243Guarding of Portable Powered ToolsCFR title checked from 1997 on, except 20022680.10% of all255inspections$79,142current penalties

Citations: 268
Inspections: 255
Current penalties: $79,142
Initial penalties: $135,111
Share of all citations: 0.10%

1910.243 standard page

All citations in this view: 269,743. Share is each standard's citations divided by that total.
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