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, 2008

29 CFR part 1910, Occupational Safety and Health Standards: 117,184 citations, 46.6% 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.	14,724	5.86%	8,071	$3,362,503	$2,060,479
2	1910.305Wiring methods, components, and equipment for general useTitle checked against CFR editions from 1997 on, except 2002.	9,202	3.66%	5,748	$3,975,623	$2,434,522
3	1910.134Respiratory ProtectionTitle checked against CFR editions from 1997 on, except 2002.	8,142	3.24%	3,690	$2,801,724	$1,810,897
4	1910.303	7,193	2.86%	5,116	$3,578,877	$2,196,384
5	1910.147The control of hazardous energy (lockout/tagout)Title checked against CFR editions from 1997 on, except 2002.	6,885	2.74%	3,938	$7,428,784	$4,575,777
6	1910.178Powered Industrial TrucksTitle checked against CFR editions from 1997 on, except 2002.	5,592	2.22%	3,867	$4,696,594	$2,690,840
7	1910.212General Requirements for All Machines (Machine Guarding)Title checked against CFR editions from 1997 on, except 2002.	4,915	1.96%	4,104	$7,347,205	$4,340,279
8	1910.157Portable Fire ExtinguishersTitle checked against CFR editions from 1997 on, except 2002.	4,416	1.76%	3,170	$780,565	$453,946
9	1910.132General requirementsTitle checked against CFR editions from 1997 on, except 2002.	3,903	1.55%	2,930	$2,135,870	$1,350,118
10	1910.215Abrasive Wheel MachineryTitle checked against CFR editions from 1997 on, except 2002.	3,591	1.43%	2,281	$1,358,974	$864,103
11	1910.23LaddersRewritten effective January 17, 2017. Figures include the earlier text.	3,080	1.23%	2,442	$3,603,587	$2,156,170
12	1910.37	2,902	1.15%	2,162	$1,256,187	$751,371
13	1910.219Mechanical Power-Transmission ApparatusTitle checked against CFR editions from 1997 on, except 2002.	2,886	1.15%	1,753	$2,325,560	$1,425,000
14	1910.22	2,774	1.10%	2,414	$3,238,077	$2,185,856
15	1910.1030Bloodborne PathogensTitle checked against CFR editions from 1997 on, except 2025.	2,708	1.08%	1,078	$1,595,809	$960,410
16	1910.304Wiring design and protectionTitle checked against CFR editions from 1997 on, except 2002.	2,375	0.94%	2,060	$1,247,476	$737,723
17	1910.146Permit-Required Confined SpacesTitle checked against CFR editions from 1997 on, except 2002.	1,824	0.73%	832	$1,776,767	$978,578
18	1910.95Occupational Noise ExposureTitle checked against CFR editions from 1997 on, except 2002.	1,721	0.68%	816	$1,209,000	$771,488
19	1910.151Medical Services and First AidTitle checked against CFR editions from 1997 on, except 2002.	1,714	0.68%	1,670	$1,430,278	$891,347
20	1910.213Woodworking Machinery RequirementsTitle checked against CFR editions from 1997 on, except 2002.	1,623	0.65%	966	$1,333,438	$794,441
21	1910.106	1,599	0.64%	1,098	$1,210,914	$588,705
22	1910.107Spray Finishing Using Flammable and Combustible MaterialsTitle checked against CFR editions from 1997 on, except 2002.	1,434	0.57%	653	$686,050	$422,925
23	1910.253Oxygen-Fuel Gas Welding and CuttingTitle checked against CFR editions from 1997 on, except 2002.	1,360	0.54%	1,104	$701,008	$440,933
24	1910.242Hand and Portable Powered Tools and Equipment, GeneralTitle checked against CFR editions from 1997 on, except 2002.	1,076	0.43%	1,064	$757,285	$432,451
25	1910.334Electrical - Use of EquipmentTitle checked against CFR editions from 1997 on, except 2002.	1,044	0.42%	909	$308,974	$191,922
26	1910.179Overhead and Gantry CranesTitle checked against CFR editions from 1997 on, except 2002.	1,028	0.41%	538	$898,853	$502,403
27	1910.119Process Safety Management of Highly Hazardous ChemicalsTitle checked against CFR editions from 1997 on, except 2002.	1,023	0.41%	176	$3,731,719	$2,876,345
28	1910.133Eye and Face ProtectionTitle checked against CFR editions from 1997 on, except 2002.	941	0.37%	918	$759,605	$489,656
29	1910.141SanitationTitle checked against CFR editions from 1997 on, except 2002.	877	0.35%	667	$421,812	$246,145
30	1910.217Mechanical Power PressesTitle checked against CFR editions from 1997 on, except 2002.	782	0.31%	309	$997,222	$645,524
31	1910.36	778	0.31%	685	$801,351	$508,919
32	1910.176Handling Materials - GeneralTitle checked against CFR editions from 1997 on, except 2002.	757	0.30%	677	$808,658	$464,708
33	1910.1025LeadTitle checked against CFR editions from 1997 on, except 2025.	738	0.29%	245	$755,175	$404,974
34	1910.266Logging OperationsTitle checked against CFR editions from 1997 on, except 2002.	713	0.28%	201	$479,850	$314,933
35	1910.184SlingsTitle checked against CFR editions from 1997 on, except 2002.	593	0.24%	367	$468,764	$286,552
36	1910.101Compressed Gases (General Requirements)Title checked against CFR editions from 1997 on, except 2002.	521	0.21%	506	$230,848	$144,242
37	1910.110Storage and Handling of Liquefied Petroleum GasesTitle checked against CFR editions from 1997 on, except 2002.	488	0.19%	400	$243,895	$147,787
38	1910.1001AsbestosTitle checked against CFR editions from 1997 on, except 2025.	477	0.19%	259	$493,865	$351,500
39	1910.1026Chromium (VI)Title checked against CFR editions from 2006 on, except 2025.	476	0.19%	197	$387,615	$244,616
40	1910.24	453	0.18%	385	$348,576	$209,068
41	1910.38	450	0.18%	409	$159,300	$97,759
42	1910.252General requirementsTitle checked against CFR editions from 1997 on, except 2002.	425	0.17%	341	$406,905	$238,963
43	1910.1000Air ContaminantsTitle checked against CFR editions from 1997 on, except 2025.	423	0.17%	221	$542,095	$254,758
44	1910.333Electrical - Selection and Use of Work PracticesTitle checked against CFR editions from 1997 on, except 2002.	400	0.16%	304	$818,489	$472,197
45	1910.1052	391	0.16%	148	$160,530	$100,914
46	1910.335Electrical - SafeguardsTitle checked against CFR editions from 1997 on, except 2002.	366	0.15%	244	$471,420	$286,459
47	1910.138Hand ProtectionTitle checked against CFR editions from 1997 on, except 2002.	362	0.14%	359	$174,255	$114,423
48	1910.67Vehicle-Mounted Elevating and Rotating Work PlatformsTitle checked against CFR editions from 1997 on, except 2002.	335	0.13%	284	$397,970	$290,046
49	1910.243Guarding of Portable Powered ToolsTitle checked against CFR editions from 1997 on, except 2002.	312	0.12%	296	$231,641	$150,781
50	1910.120Hazardous Waste Operations and Emergency ResponseTitle checked against CFR editions from 1997 on, except 2002.	303	0.12%	199	$341,560	$237,295

CitationsInspectionsPenalties

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11910.1200Hazard CommunicationCFR title checked from 1997 on, except 202514,7245.86% of all8,071inspections$2,060,479current penalties

Citations: 14,724
Inspections: 8,071
Current penalties: $2,060,479
Initial penalties: $3,362,503
Share of all citations: 5.86%

1910.1200 standard page

21910.305Wiring methods, components, and equipment for general useCFR title checked from 1997 on, except 20029,2023.66% of all5,748inspections$2,434,522current penalties

Citations: 9,202
Inspections: 5,748
Current penalties: $2,434,522
Initial penalties: $3,975,623
Share of all citations: 3.66%

1910.305 standard page

31910.134Respiratory ProtectionCFR title checked from 1997 on, except 20028,1423.24% of all3,690inspections$1,810,897current penalties

Citations: 8,142
Inspections: 3,690
Current penalties: $1,810,897
Initial penalties: $2,801,724
Share of all citations: 3.24%

1910.134 standard page

41910.3037,1932.86% of all5,116inspections$2,196,384current penalties

Citations: 7,193
Inspections: 5,116
Current penalties: $2,196,384
Initial penalties: $3,578,877
Share of all citations: 2.86%

1910.303 standard page

51910.147The control of hazardous energy (lockout/tagout)CFR title checked from 1997 on, except 20026,8852.74% of all3,938inspections$4,575,777current penalties

Citations: 6,885
Inspections: 3,938
Current penalties: $4,575,777
Initial penalties: $7,428,784
Share of all citations: 2.74%

1910.147 standard page

61910.178Powered Industrial TrucksCFR title checked from 1997 on, except 20025,5922.22% of all3,867inspections$2,690,840current penalties

Citations: 5,592
Inspections: 3,867
Current penalties: $2,690,840
Initial penalties: $4,696,594
Share of all citations: 2.22%

1910.178 standard page

71910.212General Requirements for All Machines (Machine Guarding)CFR title checked from 1997 on, except 20024,9151.96% of all4,104inspections$4,340,279current penalties

Citations: 4,915
Inspections: 4,104
Current penalties: $4,340,279
Initial penalties: $7,347,205
Share of all citations: 1.96%

1910.212 standard page

81910.157Portable Fire ExtinguishersCFR title checked from 1997 on, except 20024,4161.76% of all3,170inspections$453,946current penalties

Citations: 4,416
Inspections: 3,170
Current penalties: $453,946
Initial penalties: $780,565
Share of all citations: 1.76%

1910.157 standard page

91910.132General requirementsCFR title checked from 1997 on, except 20023,9031.55% of all2,930inspections$1,350,118current penalties

Citations: 3,903
Inspections: 2,930
Current penalties: $1,350,118
Initial penalties: $2,135,870
Share of all citations: 1.55%

1910.132 standard page

101910.215Abrasive Wheel MachineryCFR title checked from 1997 on, except 20023,5911.43% of all2,281inspections$864,103current penalties

Citations: 3,591
Inspections: 2,281
Current penalties: $864,103
Initial penalties: $1,358,974
Share of all citations: 1.43%

1910.215 standard page

111910.23LaddersRewritten 2017; includes earlier text3,0801.23% of all2,442inspections$2,156,170current penalties

Citations: 3,080
Inspections: 2,442
Current penalties: $2,156,170
Initial penalties: $3,603,587
Share of all citations: 1.23%

1910.23 standard page

121910.372,9021.15% of all2,162inspections$751,371current penalties

Citations: 2,902
Inspections: 2,162
Current penalties: $751,371
Initial penalties: $1,256,187
Share of all citations: 1.15%

1910.37 standard page

131910.219Mechanical Power-Transmission ApparatusCFR title checked from 1997 on, except 20022,8861.15% of all1,753inspections$1,425,000current penalties

Citations: 2,886
Inspections: 1,753
Current penalties: $1,425,000
Initial penalties: $2,325,560
Share of all citations: 1.15%

1910.219 standard page

141910.222,7741.10% of all2,414inspections$2,185,856current penalties

Citations: 2,774
Inspections: 2,414
Current penalties: $2,185,856
Initial penalties: $3,238,077
Share of all citations: 1.10%

1910.22 standard page

151910.1030Bloodborne PathogensCFR title checked from 1997 on, except 20252,7081.08% of all1,078inspections$960,410current penalties

Citations: 2,708
Inspections: 1,078
Current penalties: $960,410
Initial penalties: $1,595,809
Share of all citations: 1.08%

1910.1030 standard page

161910.304Wiring design and protectionCFR title checked from 1997 on, except 20022,3750.94% of all2,060inspections$737,723current penalties

Citations: 2,375
Inspections: 2,060
Current penalties: $737,723
Initial penalties: $1,247,476
Share of all citations: 0.94%

1910.304 standard page

171910.146Permit-Required Confined SpacesCFR title checked from 1997 on, except 20021,8240.73% of all832inspections$978,578current penalties

Citations: 1,824
Inspections: 832
Current penalties: $978,578
Initial penalties: $1,776,767
Share of all citations: 0.73%

1910.146 standard page

181910.95Occupational Noise ExposureCFR title checked from 1997 on, except 20021,7210.68% of all816inspections$771,488current penalties

Citations: 1,721
Inspections: 816
Current penalties: $771,488
Initial penalties: $1,209,000
Share of all citations: 0.68%

1910.95 standard page

191910.151Medical Services and First AidCFR title checked from 1997 on, except 20021,7140.68% of all1,670inspections$891,347current penalties

Citations: 1,714
Inspections: 1,670
Current penalties: $891,347
Initial penalties: $1,430,278
Share of all citations: 0.68%

1910.151 standard page

201910.213Woodworking Machinery RequirementsCFR title checked from 1997 on, except 20021,6230.65% of all966inspections$794,441current penalties

Citations: 1,623
Inspections: 966
Current penalties: $794,441
Initial penalties: $1,333,438
Share of all citations: 0.65%

1910.213 standard page

211910.1061,5990.64% of all1,098inspections$588,705current penalties

Citations: 1,599
Inspections: 1,098
Current penalties: $588,705
Initial penalties: $1,210,914
Share of all citations: 0.64%

1910.106 standard page

221910.107Spray Finishing Using Flammable and Combustible MaterialsCFR title checked from 1997 on, except 20021,4340.57% of all653inspections$422,925current penalties

Citations: 1,434
Inspections: 653
Current penalties: $422,925
Initial penalties: $686,050
Share of all citations: 0.57%

1910.107 standard page

231910.253Oxygen-Fuel Gas Welding and CuttingCFR title checked from 1997 on, except 20021,3600.54% of all1,104inspections$440,933current penalties

Citations: 1,360
Inspections: 1,104
Current penalties: $440,933
Initial penalties: $701,008
Share of all citations: 0.54%

1910.253 standard page

241910.242Hand and Portable Powered Tools and Equipment, GeneralCFR title checked from 1997 on, except 20021,0760.43% of all1,064inspections$432,451current penalties

Citations: 1,076
Inspections: 1,064
Current penalties: $432,451
Initial penalties: $757,285
Share of all citations: 0.43%

1910.242 standard page

251910.334Electrical - Use of EquipmentCFR title checked from 1997 on, except 20021,0440.42% of all909inspections$191,922current penalties

Citations: 1,044
Inspections: 909
Current penalties: $191,922
Initial penalties: $308,974
Share of all citations: 0.42%

1910.334 standard page

261910.179Overhead and Gantry CranesCFR title checked from 1997 on, except 20021,0280.41% of all538inspections$502,403current penalties

Citations: 1,028
Inspections: 538
Current penalties: $502,403
Initial penalties: $898,853
Share of all citations: 0.41%

1910.179 standard page

271910.119Process Safety Management of Highly Hazardous ChemicalsCFR title checked from 1997 on, except 20021,0230.41% of all176inspections$2,876,345current penalties

Citations: 1,023
Inspections: 176
Current penalties: $2,876,345
Initial penalties: $3,731,719
Share of all citations: 0.41%

1910.119 standard page

281910.133Eye and Face ProtectionCFR title checked from 1997 on, except 20029410.37% of all918inspections$489,656current penalties

Citations: 941
Inspections: 918
Current penalties: $489,656
Initial penalties: $759,605
Share of all citations: 0.37%

1910.133 standard page

291910.141SanitationCFR title checked from 1997 on, except 20028770.35% of all667inspections$246,145current penalties

Citations: 877
Inspections: 667
Current penalties: $246,145
Initial penalties: $421,812
Share of all citations: 0.35%

1910.141 standard page

301910.217Mechanical Power PressesCFR title checked from 1997 on, except 20027820.31% of all309inspections$645,524current penalties

Citations: 782
Inspections: 309
Current penalties: $645,524
Initial penalties: $997,222
Share of all citations: 0.31%

1910.217 standard page

311910.367780.31% of all685inspections$508,919current penalties

Citations: 778
Inspections: 685
Current penalties: $508,919
Initial penalties: $801,351
Share of all citations: 0.31%

1910.36 standard page

321910.176Handling Materials - GeneralCFR title checked from 1997 on, except 20027570.30% of all677inspections$464,708current penalties

Citations: 757
Inspections: 677
Current penalties: $464,708
Initial penalties: $808,658
Share of all citations: 0.30%

1910.176 standard page

331910.1025LeadCFR title checked from 1997 on, except 20257380.29% of all245inspections$404,974current penalties

Citations: 738
Inspections: 245
Current penalties: $404,974
Initial penalties: $755,175
Share of all citations: 0.29%

1910.1025 standard page

341910.266Logging OperationsCFR title checked from 1997 on, except 20027130.28% of all201inspections$314,933current penalties

Citations: 713
Inspections: 201
Current penalties: $314,933
Initial penalties: $479,850
Share of all citations: 0.28%

1910.266 standard page

351910.184SlingsCFR title checked from 1997 on, except 20025930.24% of all367inspections$286,552current penalties

Citations: 593
Inspections: 367
Current penalties: $286,552
Initial penalties: $468,764
Share of all citations: 0.24%

1910.184 standard page

361910.101Compressed Gases (General Requirements)CFR title checked from 1997 on, except 20025210.21% of all506inspections$144,242current penalties

Citations: 521
Inspections: 506
Current penalties: $144,242
Initial penalties: $230,848
Share of all citations: 0.21%

1910.101 standard page

371910.110Storage and Handling of Liquefied Petroleum GasesCFR title checked from 1997 on, except 20024880.19% of all400inspections$147,787current penalties

Citations: 488
Inspections: 400
Current penalties: $147,787
Initial penalties: $243,895
Share of all citations: 0.19%

1910.110 standard page

381910.1001AsbestosCFR title checked from 1997 on, except 20254770.19% of all259inspections$351,500current penalties

Citations: 477
Inspections: 259
Current penalties: $351,500
Initial penalties: $493,865
Share of all citations: 0.19%

1910.1001 standard page

391910.1026Chromium (VI)CFR title checked from 2006 on, except 20254760.19% of all197inspections$244,616current penalties

Citations: 476
Inspections: 197
Current penalties: $244,616
Initial penalties: $387,615
Share of all citations: 0.19%

1910.1026 standard page

401910.244530.18% of all385inspections$209,068current penalties

Citations: 453
Inspections: 385
Current penalties: $209,068
Initial penalties: $348,576
Share of all citations: 0.18%

1910.24 standard page

411910.384500.18% of all409inspections$97,759current penalties

Citations: 450
Inspections: 409
Current penalties: $97,759
Initial penalties: $159,300
Share of all citations: 0.18%

1910.38 standard page

421910.252General requirementsCFR title checked from 1997 on, except 20024250.17% of all341inspections$238,963current penalties

Citations: 425
Inspections: 341
Current penalties: $238,963
Initial penalties: $406,905
Share of all citations: 0.17%

1910.252 standard page

431910.1000Air ContaminantsCFR title checked from 1997 on, except 20254230.17% of all221inspections$254,758current penalties

Citations: 423
Inspections: 221
Current penalties: $254,758
Initial penalties: $542,095
Share of all citations: 0.17%

1910.1000 standard page

441910.333Electrical - Selection and Use of Work PracticesCFR title checked from 1997 on, except 20024000.16% of all304inspections$472,197current penalties

Citations: 400
Inspections: 304
Current penalties: $472,197
Initial penalties: $818,489
Share of all citations: 0.16%

1910.333 standard page

451910.10523910.16% of all148inspections$100,914current penalties

Citations: 391
Inspections: 148
Current penalties: $100,914
Initial penalties: $160,530
Share of all citations: 0.16%

1910.1052 standard page

461910.335Electrical - SafeguardsCFR title checked from 1997 on, except 20023660.15% of all244inspections$286,459current penalties

Citations: 366
Inspections: 244
Current penalties: $286,459
Initial penalties: $471,420
Share of all citations: 0.15%

1910.335 standard page

471910.138Hand ProtectionCFR title checked from 1997 on, except 20023620.14% of all359inspections$114,423current penalties

Citations: 362
Inspections: 359
Current penalties: $114,423
Initial penalties: $174,255
Share of all citations: 0.14%

1910.138 standard page

481910.67Vehicle-Mounted Elevating and Rotating Work PlatformsCFR title checked from 1997 on, except 20023350.13% of all284inspections$290,046current penalties

Citations: 335
Inspections: 284
Current penalties: $290,046
Initial penalties: $397,970
Share of all citations: 0.13%

1910.67 standard page

491910.243Guarding of Portable Powered ToolsCFR title checked from 1997 on, except 20023120.12% of all296inspections$150,781current penalties

Citations: 312
Inspections: 296
Current penalties: $150,781
Initial penalties: $231,641
Share of all citations: 0.12%

1910.243 standard page

501910.120Hazardous Waste Operations and Emergency ResponseCFR title checked from 1997 on, except 20023030.12% of all199inspections$237,295current penalties

Citations: 303
Inspections: 199
Current penalties: $237,295
Initial penalties: $341,560
Share of all citations: 0.12%

1910.120 standard page

All citations in this view: 251,384. Share is each standard's citations divided by that total.
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Citations with no state on the inspection record are counted here, not in state views.
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