Most Cited OSHA Standards

OSHA citation items, federal and State Plan, by year issued. Data through November 6, 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, 2013

29 CFR part 1910, Occupational Safety and Health Standards: 101,525 citations, 48.2% of all citations in this view.

Rank	Standard	Citations	Share of all citations	Inspections	Initial penalties	Current penalties
1	1910.1200	12,627	6.00%	7,136	$6,401,753	$3,876,187
2	1910.305	7,533	3.58%	4,955	$7,080,236	$4,232,398
3	1910.134	6,930	3.29%	3,487	$4,908,349	$2,829,731
4	1910.303	6,092	2.89%	4,467	$6,252,577	$3,815,431
5	1910.147	5,645	2.68%	3,367	$13,183,183	$7,734,987
6	1910.178Powered Industrial TrucksTitle checked against CFR editions from 1997 on, except 2002.	5,441	2.58%	3,774	$8,063,522	$4,917,368
7	1910.212General Requirements for All Machines (Machine Guarding)Title checked against CFR editions from 1997 on, except 2002.	4,391	2.09%	3,760	$13,554,321	$8,155,322
8	1910.1030	3,862	1.83%	1,486	$3,519,568	$2,062,602
9	1910.132	3,507	1.67%	2,894	$4,564,794	$2,664,206
10	1910.157Portable Fire ExtinguishersTitle checked against CFR editions from 1997 on, except 2002.	3,458	1.64%	2,543	$1,452,267	$934,889
11	1910.37	2,848	1.35%	2,213	$3,096,832	$2,019,477
12	1910.23LaddersRewritten effective January 17, 2017. Figures include the earlier text.	2,713	1.29%	2,180	$6,553,840	$3,630,917
13	1910.215Abrasive Wheel MachineryTitle checked against CFR editions from 1997 on, except 2002.	2,662	1.26%	1,697	$2,555,977	$1,517,141
14	1910.219Mechanical Power-Transmission ApparatusTitle checked against CFR editions from 1997 on, except 2002.	2,266	1.08%	1,380	$3,595,267	$2,046,077
15	1910.22	2,201	1.05%	1,991	$2,946,930	$1,809,513
16	1910.146	1,707	0.81%	743	$2,790,188	$1,721,338
17	1910.304	1,691	0.80%	1,503	$1,685,918	$1,017,863
18	1910.151Medical Services and First AidTitle checked against CFR editions from 1997 on, except 2002.	1,574	0.75%	1,540	$2,576,338	$1,503,409
19	1910.95	1,332	0.63%	757	$2,350,766	$1,348,942
20	1910.119	1,235	0.59%	245	$5,283,921	$3,368,195
21	1910.213Woodworking Machinery RequirementsTitle checked against CFR editions from 1997 on, except 2002.	1,193	0.57%	666	$1,698,885	$1,086,111
22	1910.106	1,172	0.56%	858	$1,430,464	$886,485
23	1910.107Spray Finishing Using Flammable and Combustible MaterialsTitle checked against CFR editions from 1997 on, except 2002.	1,152	0.55%	522	$1,261,354	$708,483
24	1910.242Hand and Portable Powered Tools and Equipment, GeneralTitle checked against CFR editions from 1997 on, except 2002.	965	0.46%	952	$1,407,248	$860,850
25	1910.253Oxygen-Fuel Gas Welding and CuttingTitle checked against CFR editions from 1997 on, except 2002.	909	0.43%	720	$1,210,896	$736,527
26	1910.334Electrical - Use of EquipmentTitle checked against CFR editions from 1997 on, except 2002.	891	0.42%	797	$677,259	$424,357
27	1910.133	881	0.42%	865	$1,254,114	$759,316
28	1910.141	878	0.42%	673	$630,035	$362,581
29	1910.36	868	0.41%	778	$1,540,220	$982,080
30	1910.179Overhead and Gantry CranesTitle checked against CFR editions from 1997 on, except 2002.	817	0.39%	487	$1,210,060	$750,018
31	1910.1025	685	0.33%	258	$1,087,949	$671,711
32	1910.176Handling Materials - GeneralTitle checked against CFR editions from 1997 on, except 2002.	644	0.31%	577	$1,293,793	$783,356
33	1910.1026	544	0.26%	256	$559,627	$366,763
34	1910.184	533	0.25%	300	$839,885	$485,009
35	1910.1001	460	0.22%	257	$462,302	$295,773
36	1910.38	436	0.21%	404	$306,082	$182,604
37	1910.24	416	0.20%	357	$649,905	$378,782
38	1910.272Grain Handling FacilitiesTitle checked against CFR editions from 1997 on, except 2002.	410	0.19%	138	$918,722	$594,259
39	1910.138Hand ProtectionTitle checked against CFR editions from 1997 on, except 2002.	378	0.18%	376	$439,821	$251,227
40	1910.217	372	0.18%	180	$1,059,674	$592,790
41	1910.252	360	0.17%	275	$912,619	$613,350
42	1910.333Electrical - Selection and Use of Work PracticesTitle checked against CFR editions from 1997 on, except 2002.	355	0.17%	273	$782,619	$523,260
43	1910.1052	346	0.16%	121	$579,053	$412,225
44	1910.110	345	0.16%	289	$368,119	$230,040
45	1910.101Compressed Gases (General Requirements)Title checked against CFR editions from 1997 on, except 2002.	342	0.16%	329	$409,548	$270,776
46	1910.266	332	0.16%	115	$483,228	$261,339
47	1910.67Vehicle-Mounted Elevating and Rotating Work PlatformsTitle checked against CFR editions from 1997 on, except 2002.	327	0.16%	272	$760,600	$490,477
48	1910.243Guarding of Portable Powered ToolsTitle checked against CFR editions from 1997 on, except 2002.	317	0.15%	291	$359,454	$222,182
49	1910.1000	309	0.15%	164	$615,150	$422,432
50	1910.335Electrical - SafeguardsTitle checked against CFR editions from 1997 on, except 2002.	305	0.14%	209	$720,445	$445,061

CitationsInspectionsPenalties

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

11910.120012,6276.00% of all7,136inspections$3,876,187current penalties

Citations: 12,627
Inspections: 7,136
Current penalties: $3,876,187
Initial penalties: $6,401,753
Share of all citations: 6.00%

1910.1200 standard page

21910.3057,5333.58% of all4,955inspections$4,232,398current penalties

Citations: 7,533
Inspections: 4,955
Current penalties: $4,232,398
Initial penalties: $7,080,236
Share of all citations: 3.58%

1910.305 standard page

31910.1346,9303.29% of all3,487inspections$2,829,731current penalties

Citations: 6,930
Inspections: 3,487
Current penalties: $2,829,731
Initial penalties: $4,908,349
Share of all citations: 3.29%

1910.134 standard page

41910.3036,0922.89% of all4,467inspections$3,815,431current penalties

Citations: 6,092
Inspections: 4,467
Current penalties: $3,815,431
Initial penalties: $6,252,577
Share of all citations: 2.89%

1910.303 standard page

51910.1475,6452.68% of all3,367inspections$7,734,987current penalties

Citations: 5,645
Inspections: 3,367
Current penalties: $7,734,987
Initial penalties: $13,183,183
Share of all citations: 2.68%

1910.147 standard page

61910.178Powered Industrial TrucksCFR title checked from 1997 on, except 20025,4412.58% of all3,774inspections$4,917,368current penalties

Citations: 5,441
Inspections: 3,774
Current penalties: $4,917,368
Initial penalties: $8,063,522
Share of all citations: 2.58%

1910.178 standard page

71910.212General Requirements for All Machines (Machine Guarding)CFR title checked from 1997 on, except 20024,3912.09% of all3,760inspections$8,155,322current penalties

Citations: 4,391
Inspections: 3,760
Current penalties: $8,155,322
Initial penalties: $13,554,321
Share of all citations: 2.09%

1910.212 standard page

81910.10303,8621.83% of all1,486inspections$2,062,602current penalties

Citations: 3,862
Inspections: 1,486
Current penalties: $2,062,602
Initial penalties: $3,519,568
Share of all citations: 1.83%

1910.1030 standard page

91910.1323,5071.67% of all2,894inspections$2,664,206current penalties

Citations: 3,507
Inspections: 2,894
Current penalties: $2,664,206
Initial penalties: $4,564,794
Share of all citations: 1.67%

1910.132 standard page

101910.157Portable Fire ExtinguishersCFR title checked from 1997 on, except 20023,4581.64% of all2,543inspections$934,889current penalties

Citations: 3,458
Inspections: 2,543
Current penalties: $934,889
Initial penalties: $1,452,267
Share of all citations: 1.64%

1910.157 standard page

111910.372,8481.35% of all2,213inspections$2,019,477current penalties

Citations: 2,848
Inspections: 2,213
Current penalties: $2,019,477
Initial penalties: $3,096,832
Share of all citations: 1.35%

1910.37 standard page

121910.23LaddersRewritten 2017; includes earlier text2,7131.29% of all2,180inspections$3,630,917current penalties

Citations: 2,713
Inspections: 2,180
Current penalties: $3,630,917
Initial penalties: $6,553,840
Share of all citations: 1.29%

1910.23 standard page

131910.215Abrasive Wheel MachineryCFR title checked from 1997 on, except 20022,6621.26% of all1,697inspections$1,517,141current penalties

Citations: 2,662
Inspections: 1,697
Current penalties: $1,517,141
Initial penalties: $2,555,977
Share of all citations: 1.26%

1910.215 standard page

141910.219Mechanical Power-Transmission ApparatusCFR title checked from 1997 on, except 20022,2661.08% of all1,380inspections$2,046,077current penalties

Citations: 2,266
Inspections: 1,380
Current penalties: $2,046,077
Initial penalties: $3,595,267
Share of all citations: 1.08%

1910.219 standard page

151910.222,2011.05% of all1,991inspections$1,809,513current penalties

Citations: 2,201
Inspections: 1,991
Current penalties: $1,809,513
Initial penalties: $2,946,930
Share of all citations: 1.05%

1910.22 standard page

161910.1461,7070.81% of all743inspections$1,721,338current penalties

Citations: 1,707
Inspections: 743
Current penalties: $1,721,338
Initial penalties: $2,790,188
Share of all citations: 0.81%

1910.146 standard page

171910.3041,6910.80% of all1,503inspections$1,017,863current penalties

Citations: 1,691
Inspections: 1,503
Current penalties: $1,017,863
Initial penalties: $1,685,918
Share of all citations: 0.80%

1910.304 standard page

181910.151Medical Services and First AidCFR title checked from 1997 on, except 20021,5740.75% of all1,540inspections$1,503,409current penalties

Citations: 1,574
Inspections: 1,540
Current penalties: $1,503,409
Initial penalties: $2,576,338
Share of all citations: 0.75%

1910.151 standard page

191910.951,3320.63% of all757inspections$1,348,942current penalties

Citations: 1,332
Inspections: 757
Current penalties: $1,348,942
Initial penalties: $2,350,766
Share of all citations: 0.63%

1910.95 standard page

201910.1191,2350.59% of all245inspections$3,368,195current penalties

Citations: 1,235
Inspections: 245
Current penalties: $3,368,195
Initial penalties: $5,283,921
Share of all citations: 0.59%

1910.119 standard page

211910.213Woodworking Machinery RequirementsCFR title checked from 1997 on, except 20021,1930.57% of all666inspections$1,086,111current penalties

Citations: 1,193
Inspections: 666
Current penalties: $1,086,111
Initial penalties: $1,698,885
Share of all citations: 0.57%

1910.213 standard page

221910.1061,1720.56% of all858inspections$886,485current penalties

Citations: 1,172
Inspections: 858
Current penalties: $886,485
Initial penalties: $1,430,464
Share of all citations: 0.56%

1910.106 standard page

231910.107Spray Finishing Using Flammable and Combustible MaterialsCFR title checked from 1997 on, except 20021,1520.55% of all522inspections$708,483current penalties

Citations: 1,152
Inspections: 522
Current penalties: $708,483
Initial penalties: $1,261,354
Share of all citations: 0.55%

1910.107 standard page

241910.242Hand and Portable Powered Tools and Equipment, GeneralCFR title checked from 1997 on, except 20029650.46% of all952inspections$860,850current penalties

Citations: 965
Inspections: 952
Current penalties: $860,850
Initial penalties: $1,407,248
Share of all citations: 0.46%

1910.242 standard page

251910.253Oxygen-Fuel Gas Welding and CuttingCFR title checked from 1997 on, except 20029090.43% of all720inspections$736,527current penalties

Citations: 909
Inspections: 720
Current penalties: $736,527
Initial penalties: $1,210,896
Share of all citations: 0.43%

1910.253 standard page

261910.334Electrical - Use of EquipmentCFR title checked from 1997 on, except 20028910.42% of all797inspections$424,357current penalties

Citations: 891
Inspections: 797
Current penalties: $424,357
Initial penalties: $677,259
Share of all citations: 0.42%

1910.334 standard page

271910.1338810.42% of all865inspections$759,316current penalties

Citations: 881
Inspections: 865
Current penalties: $759,316
Initial penalties: $1,254,114
Share of all citations: 0.42%

1910.133 standard page

281910.1418780.42% of all673inspections$362,581current penalties

Citations: 878
Inspections: 673
Current penalties: $362,581
Initial penalties: $630,035
Share of all citations: 0.42%

1910.141 standard page

291910.368680.41% of all778inspections$982,080current penalties

Citations: 868
Inspections: 778
Current penalties: $982,080
Initial penalties: $1,540,220
Share of all citations: 0.41%

1910.36 standard page

301910.179Overhead and Gantry CranesCFR title checked from 1997 on, except 20028170.39% of all487inspections$750,018current penalties

Citations: 817
Inspections: 487
Current penalties: $750,018
Initial penalties: $1,210,060
Share of all citations: 0.39%

1910.179 standard page

311910.10256850.33% of all258inspections$671,711current penalties

Citations: 685
Inspections: 258
Current penalties: $671,711
Initial penalties: $1,087,949
Share of all citations: 0.33%

1910.1025 standard page

321910.176Handling Materials - GeneralCFR title checked from 1997 on, except 20026440.31% of all577inspections$783,356current penalties

Citations: 644
Inspections: 577
Current penalties: $783,356
Initial penalties: $1,293,793
Share of all citations: 0.31%

1910.176 standard page

331910.10265440.26% of all256inspections$366,763current penalties

Citations: 544
Inspections: 256
Current penalties: $366,763
Initial penalties: $559,627
Share of all citations: 0.26%

1910.1026 standard page

341910.1845330.25% of all300inspections$485,009current penalties

Citations: 533
Inspections: 300
Current penalties: $485,009
Initial penalties: $839,885
Share of all citations: 0.25%

1910.184 standard page

351910.10014600.22% of all257inspections$295,773current penalties

Citations: 460
Inspections: 257
Current penalties: $295,773
Initial penalties: $462,302
Share of all citations: 0.22%

1910.1001 standard page

361910.384360.21% of all404inspections$182,604current penalties

Citations: 436
Inspections: 404
Current penalties: $182,604
Initial penalties: $306,082
Share of all citations: 0.21%

1910.38 standard page

371910.244160.20% of all357inspections$378,782current penalties

Citations: 416
Inspections: 357
Current penalties: $378,782
Initial penalties: $649,905
Share of all citations: 0.20%

1910.24 standard page

381910.272Grain Handling FacilitiesCFR title checked from 1997 on, except 20024100.19% of all138inspections$594,259current penalties

Citations: 410
Inspections: 138
Current penalties: $594,259
Initial penalties: $918,722
Share of all citations: 0.19%

1910.272 standard page

391910.138Hand ProtectionCFR title checked from 1997 on, except 20023780.18% of all376inspections$251,227current penalties

Citations: 378
Inspections: 376
Current penalties: $251,227
Initial penalties: $439,821
Share of all citations: 0.18%

1910.138 standard page

401910.2173720.18% of all180inspections$592,790current penalties

Citations: 372
Inspections: 180
Current penalties: $592,790
Initial penalties: $1,059,674
Share of all citations: 0.18%

1910.217 standard page

411910.2523600.17% of all275inspections$613,350current penalties

Citations: 360
Inspections: 275
Current penalties: $613,350
Initial penalties: $912,619
Share of all citations: 0.17%

1910.252 standard page

421910.333Electrical - Selection and Use of Work PracticesCFR title checked from 1997 on, except 20023550.17% of all273inspections$523,260current penalties

Citations: 355
Inspections: 273
Current penalties: $523,260
Initial penalties: $782,619
Share of all citations: 0.17%

1910.333 standard page

431910.10523460.16% of all121inspections$412,225current penalties

Citations: 346
Inspections: 121
Current penalties: $412,225
Initial penalties: $579,053
Share of all citations: 0.16%

1910.1052 standard page

441910.1103450.16% of all289inspections$230,040current penalties

Citations: 345
Inspections: 289
Current penalties: $230,040
Initial penalties: $368,119
Share of all citations: 0.16%

1910.110 standard page

451910.101Compressed Gases (General Requirements)CFR title checked from 1997 on, except 20023420.16% of all329inspections$270,776current penalties

Citations: 342
Inspections: 329
Current penalties: $270,776
Initial penalties: $409,548
Share of all citations: 0.16%

1910.101 standard page

461910.2663320.16% of all115inspections$261,339current penalties

Citations: 332
Inspections: 115
Current penalties: $261,339
Initial penalties: $483,228
Share of all citations: 0.16%

1910.266 standard page

471910.67Vehicle-Mounted Elevating and Rotating Work PlatformsCFR title checked from 1997 on, except 20023270.16% of all272inspections$490,477current penalties

Citations: 327
Inspections: 272
Current penalties: $490,477
Initial penalties: $760,600
Share of all citations: 0.16%

1910.67 standard page

481910.243Guarding of Portable Powered ToolsCFR title checked from 1997 on, except 20023170.15% of all291inspections$222,182current penalties

Citations: 317
Inspections: 291
Current penalties: $222,182
Initial penalties: $359,454
Share of all citations: 0.15%

1910.243 standard page

491910.10003090.15% of all164inspections$422,432current penalties

Citations: 309
Inspections: 164
Current penalties: $422,432
Initial penalties: $615,150
Share of all citations: 0.15%

1910.1000 standard page

501910.335Electrical - SafeguardsCFR title checked from 1997 on, except 20023050.14% of all209inspections$445,061current penalties

Citations: 305
Inspections: 209
Current penalties: $445,061
Initial penalties: $720,445
Share of all citations: 0.14%

1910.335 standard page

All citations in this view: 210,516. Share is each standard's citations divided by that total.
Federal codes combine all their paragraphs, so 1910.1200 is one row. State Plan codes are listed exactly as recorded, with the OSHA citation code shown.
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.
No title is shown where a single title could not be confirmed against the CFR editions in force across the code's citation years. An edition named as an exception is missing from govinfo's bulk data for that CFR volume, so it could not be checked.

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