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, 2012

29 CFR part 1910, Occupational Safety and Health Standards: 101,132 citations, 46.9% 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.	13,155	6.10%	7,470	$6,787,248	$4,114,901
2	1910.305Wiring methods, components, and equipment for general useTitle checked against CFR editions from 1997 on, except 2002.	7,500	3.48%	4,866	$7,382,446	$4,176,091
3	1910.134Respiratory ProtectionTitle checked against CFR editions from 1997 on, except 2002.	7,298	3.38%	3,621	$5,072,395	$3,037,513
4	1910.147The control of hazardous energy (lockout/tagout)Title checked against CFR editions from 1997 on, except 2002.	5,912	2.74%	3,546	$14,653,950	$9,135,584
5	1910.303	5,879	2.72%	4,284	$6,683,385	$4,165,588
6	1910.178Powered Industrial TrucksTitle checked against CFR editions from 1997 on, except 2002.	5,214	2.42%	3,636	$8,261,622	$4,826,932
7	1910.212General Requirements for All Machines (Machine Guarding)Title checked against CFR editions from 1997 on, except 2002.	4,411	2.04%	3,733	$14,631,100	$8,258,653
8	1910.132General requirementsTitle checked against CFR editions from 1997 on, except 2002.	3,580	1.66%	2,877	$4,760,436	$2,890,398
9	1910.1030Bloodborne PathogensTitle checked against CFR editions from 1997 on, except 2025.	3,532	1.64%	1,275	$3,533,666	$2,245,527
10	1910.157Portable Fire ExtinguishersTitle checked against CFR editions from 1997 on, except 2002.	3,466	1.61%	2,545	$1,786,524	$1,029,195
11	1910.37	2,722	1.26%	2,110	$2,191,868	$1,222,222
12	1910.215Abrasive Wheel MachineryTitle checked against CFR editions from 1997 on, except 2002.	2,641	1.22%	1,631	$2,523,443	$1,516,032
13	1910.23LaddersRewritten effective January 17, 2017. Figures include the earlier text.	2,613	1.21%	2,139	$5,774,745	$3,628,434
14	1910.219Mechanical Power-Transmission ApparatusTitle checked against CFR editions from 1997 on, except 2002.	2,322	1.08%	1,366	$3,988,195	$2,386,103
15	1910.22	2,233	1.03%	2,020	$2,763,894	$1,623,611
16	1910.304Wiring design and protectionTitle checked against CFR editions from 1997 on, except 2002.	1,622	0.75%	1,430	$1,718,602	$1,013,175
17	1910.146Permit-Required Confined SpacesTitle checked against CFR editions from 1997 on, except 2002.	1,617	0.75%	724	$2,770,058	$1,724,300
18	1910.151Medical Services and First AidTitle checked against CFR editions from 1997 on, except 2002.	1,522	0.71%	1,490	$2,661,178	$1,576,708
19	1910.95Occupational Noise ExposureTitle checked against CFR editions from 1997 on, except 2002.	1,343	0.62%	720	$2,651,877	$1,543,391
20	1910.106	1,235	0.57%	857	$1,492,916	$968,614
21	1910.119Process Safety Management of Highly Hazardous ChemicalsTitle checked against CFR editions from 1997 on, except 2002.	1,209	0.56%	227	$5,171,804	$3,482,900
22	1910.107Spray Finishing Using Flammable and Combustible MaterialsTitle checked against CFR editions from 1997 on, except 2002.	1,099	0.51%	504	$1,323,079	$785,715
23	1910.213Woodworking Machinery RequirementsTitle checked against CFR editions from 1997 on, except 2002.	1,047	0.49%	620	$1,522,667	$930,244
24	1910.253Oxygen-Fuel Gas Welding and CuttingTitle checked against CFR editions from 1997 on, except 2002.	1,000	0.46%	792	$1,309,144	$790,316
25	1910.242Hand and Portable Powered Tools and Equipment, GeneralTitle checked against CFR editions from 1997 on, except 2002.	890	0.41%	876	$1,351,470	$802,618
26	1910.141SanitationTitle checked against CFR editions from 1997 on, except 2002.	856	0.40%	655	$614,868	$359,831
27	1910.179Overhead and Gantry CranesTitle checked against CFR editions from 1997 on, except 2002.	842	0.39%	453	$1,397,305	$856,808
28	1910.133Eye and Face ProtectionTitle checked against CFR editions from 1997 on, except 2002.	838	0.39%	822	$1,310,367	$733,477
29	1910.334Electrical - Use of EquipmentTitle checked against CFR editions from 1997 on, except 2002.	837	0.39%	760	$602,181	$373,243
30	1910.1025LeadTitle checked against CFR editions from 1997 on, except 2025.	789	0.37%	244	$2,337,989	$1,271,772
31	1910.36	746	0.35%	667	$1,123,877	$655,648
32	1910.1026Chromium (VI)Title checked against CFR editions from 2006 on, except 2025.	589	0.27%	270	$908,585	$503,330
33	1910.176Handling Materials - GeneralTitle checked against CFR editions from 1997 on, except 2002.	588	0.27%	533	$1,315,711	$779,413
34	1910.217Mechanical Power PressesTitle checked against CFR editions from 1997 on, except 2002.	539	0.25%	218	$1,451,337	$772,365
35	1910.184SlingsTitle checked against CFR editions from 1997 on, except 2002.	450	0.21%	283	$628,417	$393,917
36	1910.38	447	0.21%	395	$243,986	$135,349
37	1910.252General requirementsTitle checked against CFR editions from 1997 on, except 2002.	420	0.19%	309	$1,067,689	$561,489
38	1910.1001AsbestosTitle checked against CFR editions from 1997 on, except 2025.	412	0.19%	225	$507,753	$317,118
39	1910.24	403	0.19%	359	$542,306	$338,328
40	1910.272Grain Handling FacilitiesTitle checked against CFR editions from 1997 on, except 2002.	392	0.18%	139	$1,178,485	$844,150
41	1910.138Hand ProtectionTitle checked against CFR editions from 1997 on, except 2002.	376	0.17%	373	$468,406	$206,805
42	1910.1000Air ContaminantsTitle checked against CFR editions from 1997 on, except 2025.	375	0.17%	192	$594,935	$320,141
43	1910.333Electrical - Selection and Use of Work PracticesTitle checked against CFR editions from 1997 on, except 2002.	370	0.17%	267	$1,032,844	$636,400
44	1910.67Vehicle-Mounted Elevating and Rotating Work PlatformsTitle checked against CFR editions from 1997 on, except 2002.	340	0.16%	302	$806,033	$636,255
45	1910.101Compressed Gases (General Requirements)Title checked against CFR editions from 1997 on, except 2002.	332	0.15%	318	$290,750	$163,399
46	1910.110Storage and Handling of Liquefied Petroleum GasesTitle checked against CFR editions from 1997 on, except 2002.	328	0.15%	275	$411,706	$263,405
47	1910.1052	315	0.15%	120	$425,424	$302,090
48	1910.243Guarding of Portable Powered ToolsTitle checked against CFR editions from 1997 on, except 2002.	279	0.13%	266	$361,383	$217,199
49	1910.335Electrical - SafeguardsTitle checked against CFR editions from 1997 on, except 2002.	271	0.13%	190	$812,315	$480,009
50	1910.120Hazardous Waste Operations and Emergency ResponseTitle checked against CFR editions from 1997 on, except 2002.	246	0.11%	168	$233,310	$179,718

CitationsInspectionsPenalties

Order: most citations first. Bars compare the rows shown. Tap a standard for all figures.

11910.1200Hazard CommunicationCFR title checked from 1997 on, except 202513,1556.10% of all7,470inspections$4,114,901current penalties

Citations: 13,155
Inspections: 7,470
Current penalties: $4,114,901
Initial penalties: $6,787,248
Share of all citations: 6.10%

1910.1200 standard page

21910.305Wiring methods, components, and equipment for general useCFR title checked from 1997 on, except 20027,5003.48% of all4,866inspections$4,176,091current penalties

Citations: 7,500
Inspections: 4,866
Current penalties: $4,176,091
Initial penalties: $7,382,446
Share of all citations: 3.48%

1910.305 standard page

31910.134Respiratory ProtectionCFR title checked from 1997 on, except 20027,2983.38% of all3,621inspections$3,037,513current penalties

Citations: 7,298
Inspections: 3,621
Current penalties: $3,037,513
Initial penalties: $5,072,395
Share of all citations: 3.38%

1910.134 standard page

41910.147The control of hazardous energy (lockout/tagout)CFR title checked from 1997 on, except 20025,9122.74% of all3,546inspections$9,135,584current penalties

Citations: 5,912
Inspections: 3,546
Current penalties: $9,135,584
Initial penalties: $14,653,950
Share of all citations: 2.74%

1910.147 standard page

51910.3035,8792.72% of all4,284inspections$4,165,588current penalties

Citations: 5,879
Inspections: 4,284
Current penalties: $4,165,588
Initial penalties: $6,683,385
Share of all citations: 2.72%

1910.303 standard page

61910.178Powered Industrial TrucksCFR title checked from 1997 on, except 20025,2142.42% of all3,636inspections$4,826,932current penalties

Citations: 5,214
Inspections: 3,636
Current penalties: $4,826,932
Initial penalties: $8,261,622
Share of all citations: 2.42%

1910.178 standard page

71910.212General Requirements for All Machines (Machine Guarding)CFR title checked from 1997 on, except 20024,4112.04% of all3,733inspections$8,258,653current penalties

Citations: 4,411
Inspections: 3,733
Current penalties: $8,258,653
Initial penalties: $14,631,100
Share of all citations: 2.04%

1910.212 standard page

81910.132General requirementsCFR title checked from 1997 on, except 20023,5801.66% of all2,877inspections$2,890,398current penalties

Citations: 3,580
Inspections: 2,877
Current penalties: $2,890,398
Initial penalties: $4,760,436
Share of all citations: 1.66%

1910.132 standard page

91910.1030Bloodborne PathogensCFR title checked from 1997 on, except 20253,5321.64% of all1,275inspections$2,245,527current penalties

Citations: 3,532
Inspections: 1,275
Current penalties: $2,245,527
Initial penalties: $3,533,666
Share of all citations: 1.64%

1910.1030 standard page

101910.157Portable Fire ExtinguishersCFR title checked from 1997 on, except 20023,4661.61% of all2,545inspections$1,029,195current penalties

Citations: 3,466
Inspections: 2,545
Current penalties: $1,029,195
Initial penalties: $1,786,524
Share of all citations: 1.61%

1910.157 standard page

111910.372,7221.26% of all2,110inspections$1,222,222current penalties

Citations: 2,722
Inspections: 2,110
Current penalties: $1,222,222
Initial penalties: $2,191,868
Share of all citations: 1.26%

1910.37 standard page

121910.215Abrasive Wheel MachineryCFR title checked from 1997 on, except 20022,6411.22% of all1,631inspections$1,516,032current penalties

Citations: 2,641
Inspections: 1,631
Current penalties: $1,516,032
Initial penalties: $2,523,443
Share of all citations: 1.22%

1910.215 standard page

131910.23LaddersRewritten 2017; includes earlier text2,6131.21% of all2,139inspections$3,628,434current penalties

Citations: 2,613
Inspections: 2,139
Current penalties: $3,628,434
Initial penalties: $5,774,745
Share of all citations: 1.21%

1910.23 standard page

141910.219Mechanical Power-Transmission ApparatusCFR title checked from 1997 on, except 20022,3221.08% of all1,366inspections$2,386,103current penalties

Citations: 2,322
Inspections: 1,366
Current penalties: $2,386,103
Initial penalties: $3,988,195
Share of all citations: 1.08%

1910.219 standard page

151910.222,2331.03% of all2,020inspections$1,623,611current penalties

Citations: 2,233
Inspections: 2,020
Current penalties: $1,623,611
Initial penalties: $2,763,894
Share of all citations: 1.03%

1910.22 standard page

161910.304Wiring design and protectionCFR title checked from 1997 on, except 20021,6220.75% of all1,430inspections$1,013,175current penalties

Citations: 1,622
Inspections: 1,430
Current penalties: $1,013,175
Initial penalties: $1,718,602
Share of all citations: 0.75%

1910.304 standard page

171910.146Permit-Required Confined SpacesCFR title checked from 1997 on, except 20021,6170.75% of all724inspections$1,724,300current penalties

Citations: 1,617
Inspections: 724
Current penalties: $1,724,300
Initial penalties: $2,770,058
Share of all citations: 0.75%

1910.146 standard page

181910.151Medical Services and First AidCFR title checked from 1997 on, except 20021,5220.71% of all1,490inspections$1,576,708current penalties

Citations: 1,522
Inspections: 1,490
Current penalties: $1,576,708
Initial penalties: $2,661,178
Share of all citations: 0.71%

1910.151 standard page

191910.95Occupational Noise ExposureCFR title checked from 1997 on, except 20021,3430.62% of all720inspections$1,543,391current penalties

Citations: 1,343
Inspections: 720
Current penalties: $1,543,391
Initial penalties: $2,651,877
Share of all citations: 0.62%

1910.95 standard page

201910.1061,2350.57% of all857inspections$968,614current penalties

Citations: 1,235
Inspections: 857
Current penalties: $968,614
Initial penalties: $1,492,916
Share of all citations: 0.57%

1910.106 standard page

211910.119Process Safety Management of Highly Hazardous ChemicalsCFR title checked from 1997 on, except 20021,2090.56% of all227inspections$3,482,900current penalties

Citations: 1,209
Inspections: 227
Current penalties: $3,482,900
Initial penalties: $5,171,804
Share of all citations: 0.56%

1910.119 standard page

221910.107Spray Finishing Using Flammable and Combustible MaterialsCFR title checked from 1997 on, except 20021,0990.51% of all504inspections$785,715current penalties

Citations: 1,099
Inspections: 504
Current penalties: $785,715
Initial penalties: $1,323,079
Share of all citations: 0.51%

1910.107 standard page

231910.213Woodworking Machinery RequirementsCFR title checked from 1997 on, except 20021,0470.49% of all620inspections$930,244current penalties

Citations: 1,047
Inspections: 620
Current penalties: $930,244
Initial penalties: $1,522,667
Share of all citations: 0.49%

1910.213 standard page

241910.253Oxygen-Fuel Gas Welding and CuttingCFR title checked from 1997 on, except 20021,0000.46% of all792inspections$790,316current penalties

Citations: 1,000
Inspections: 792
Current penalties: $790,316
Initial penalties: $1,309,144
Share of all citations: 0.46%

1910.253 standard page

251910.242Hand and Portable Powered Tools and Equipment, GeneralCFR title checked from 1997 on, except 20028900.41% of all876inspections$802,618current penalties

Citations: 890
Inspections: 876
Current penalties: $802,618
Initial penalties: $1,351,470
Share of all citations: 0.41%

1910.242 standard page

261910.141SanitationCFR title checked from 1997 on, except 20028560.40% of all655inspections$359,831current penalties

Citations: 856
Inspections: 655
Current penalties: $359,831
Initial penalties: $614,868
Share of all citations: 0.40%

1910.141 standard page

271910.179Overhead and Gantry CranesCFR title checked from 1997 on, except 20028420.39% of all453inspections$856,808current penalties

Citations: 842
Inspections: 453
Current penalties: $856,808
Initial penalties: $1,397,305
Share of all citations: 0.39%

1910.179 standard page

281910.133Eye and Face ProtectionCFR title checked from 1997 on, except 20028380.39% of all822inspections$733,477current penalties

Citations: 838
Inspections: 822
Current penalties: $733,477
Initial penalties: $1,310,367
Share of all citations: 0.39%

1910.133 standard page

291910.334Electrical - Use of EquipmentCFR title checked from 1997 on, except 20028370.39% of all760inspections$373,243current penalties

Citations: 837
Inspections: 760
Current penalties: $373,243
Initial penalties: $602,181
Share of all citations: 0.39%

1910.334 standard page

301910.1025LeadCFR title checked from 1997 on, except 20257890.37% of all244inspections$1,271,772current penalties

Citations: 789
Inspections: 244
Current penalties: $1,271,772
Initial penalties: $2,337,989
Share of all citations: 0.37%

1910.1025 standard page

311910.367460.35% of all667inspections$655,648current penalties

Citations: 746
Inspections: 667
Current penalties: $655,648
Initial penalties: $1,123,877
Share of all citations: 0.35%

1910.36 standard page

321910.1026Chromium (VI)CFR title checked from 2006 on, except 20255890.27% of all270inspections$503,330current penalties

Citations: 589
Inspections: 270
Current penalties: $503,330
Initial penalties: $908,585
Share of all citations: 0.27%

1910.1026 standard page

331910.176Handling Materials - GeneralCFR title checked from 1997 on, except 20025880.27% of all533inspections$779,413current penalties

Citations: 588
Inspections: 533
Current penalties: $779,413
Initial penalties: $1,315,711
Share of all citations: 0.27%

1910.176 standard page

341910.217Mechanical Power PressesCFR title checked from 1997 on, except 20025390.25% of all218inspections$772,365current penalties

Citations: 539
Inspections: 218
Current penalties: $772,365
Initial penalties: $1,451,337
Share of all citations: 0.25%

1910.217 standard page

351910.184SlingsCFR title checked from 1997 on, except 20024500.21% of all283inspections$393,917current penalties

Citations: 450
Inspections: 283
Current penalties: $393,917
Initial penalties: $628,417
Share of all citations: 0.21%

1910.184 standard page

361910.384470.21% of all395inspections$135,349current penalties

Citations: 447
Inspections: 395
Current penalties: $135,349
Initial penalties: $243,986
Share of all citations: 0.21%

1910.38 standard page

371910.252General requirementsCFR title checked from 1997 on, except 20024200.19% of all309inspections$561,489current penalties

Citations: 420
Inspections: 309
Current penalties: $561,489
Initial penalties: $1,067,689
Share of all citations: 0.19%

1910.252 standard page

381910.1001AsbestosCFR title checked from 1997 on, except 20254120.19% of all225inspections$317,118current penalties

Citations: 412
Inspections: 225
Current penalties: $317,118
Initial penalties: $507,753
Share of all citations: 0.19%

1910.1001 standard page

391910.244030.19% of all359inspections$338,328current penalties

Citations: 403
Inspections: 359
Current penalties: $338,328
Initial penalties: $542,306
Share of all citations: 0.19%

1910.24 standard page

401910.272Grain Handling FacilitiesCFR title checked from 1997 on, except 20023920.18% of all139inspections$844,150current penalties

Citations: 392
Inspections: 139
Current penalties: $844,150
Initial penalties: $1,178,485
Share of all citations: 0.18%

1910.272 standard page

411910.138Hand ProtectionCFR title checked from 1997 on, except 20023760.17% of all373inspections$206,805current penalties

Citations: 376
Inspections: 373
Current penalties: $206,805
Initial penalties: $468,406
Share of all citations: 0.17%

1910.138 standard page

421910.1000Air ContaminantsCFR title checked from 1997 on, except 20253750.17% of all192inspections$320,141current penalties

Citations: 375
Inspections: 192
Current penalties: $320,141
Initial penalties: $594,935
Share of all citations: 0.17%

1910.1000 standard page

431910.333Electrical - Selection and Use of Work PracticesCFR title checked from 1997 on, except 20023700.17% of all267inspections$636,400current penalties

Citations: 370
Inspections: 267
Current penalties: $636,400
Initial penalties: $1,032,844
Share of all citations: 0.17%

1910.333 standard page

441910.67Vehicle-Mounted Elevating and Rotating Work PlatformsCFR title checked from 1997 on, except 20023400.16% of all302inspections$636,255current penalties

Citations: 340
Inspections: 302
Current penalties: $636,255
Initial penalties: $806,033
Share of all citations: 0.16%

1910.67 standard page

451910.101Compressed Gases (General Requirements)CFR title checked from 1997 on, except 20023320.15% of all318inspections$163,399current penalties

Citations: 332
Inspections: 318
Current penalties: $163,399
Initial penalties: $290,750
Share of all citations: 0.15%

1910.101 standard page

461910.110Storage and Handling of Liquefied Petroleum GasesCFR title checked from 1997 on, except 20023280.15% of all275inspections$263,405current penalties

Citations: 328
Inspections: 275
Current penalties: $263,405
Initial penalties: $411,706
Share of all citations: 0.15%

1910.110 standard page

471910.10523150.15% of all120inspections$302,090current penalties

Citations: 315
Inspections: 120
Current penalties: $302,090
Initial penalties: $425,424
Share of all citations: 0.15%

1910.1052 standard page

481910.243Guarding of Portable Powered ToolsCFR title checked from 1997 on, except 20022790.13% of all266inspections$217,199current penalties

Citations: 279
Inspections: 266
Current penalties: $217,199
Initial penalties: $361,383
Share of all citations: 0.13%

1910.243 standard page

491910.335Electrical - SafeguardsCFR title checked from 1997 on, except 20022710.13% of all190inspections$480,009current penalties

Citations: 271
Inspections: 190
Current penalties: $480,009
Initial penalties: $812,315
Share of all citations: 0.13%

1910.335 standard page

501910.120Hazardous Waste Operations and Emergency ResponseCFR title checked from 1997 on, except 20022460.11% of all168inspections$179,718current penalties

Citations: 246
Inspections: 168
Current penalties: $179,718
Initial penalties: $233,310
Share of all citations: 0.11%

1910.120 standard page

All citations in this view: 215,755. Share is each standard's citations divided by that total.
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