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, 2014

29 CFR part 1910, Occupational Safety and Health Standards: 88,691 citations, 46.4% 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.	12,807	6.70%	7,508	$6,068,221	$3,790,195
2	1910.134Respiratory ProtectionTitle checked against CFR editions from 1997 on, except 2002.	6,384	3.34%	3,181	$4,569,119	$2,760,323
3	1910.305Wiring methods, components, and equipment for general useTitle checked against CFR editions from 1997 on, except 2002.	6,133	3.21%	4,108	$6,175,953	$3,779,267
4	1910.147The control of hazardous energy (lockout/tagout)Title checked against CFR editions from 1997 on, except 2002.	5,260	2.75%	3,092	$15,051,079	$9,060,477
5	1910.303	4,983	2.61%	3,696	$5,856,782	$3,749,097
6	1910.178Powered Industrial TrucksTitle checked against CFR editions from 1997 on, except 2002.	4,720	2.47%	3,380	$7,819,746	$4,973,322
7	1910.212General Requirements for All Machines (Machine Guarding)Title checked against CFR editions from 1997 on, except 2002.	3,913	2.05%	3,333	$13,417,504	$8,239,003
8	1910.132General requirementsTitle checked against CFR editions from 1997 on, except 2002.	3,128	1.64%	2,541	$4,836,842	$3,121,680
9	1910.157Portable Fire ExtinguishersTitle checked against CFR editions from 1997 on, except 2002.	3,002	1.57%	2,159	$1,362,740	$870,846
10	1910.1030Bloodborne PathogensTitle checked against CFR editions from 1997 on, except 2025.	2,585	1.35%	1,014	$2,394,357	$1,510,608
11	1910.37	2,364	1.24%	1,892	$2,719,625	$1,712,518
12	1910.215Abrasive Wheel MachineryTitle checked against CFR editions from 1997 on, except 2002.	2,310	1.21%	1,470	$2,254,855	$1,385,917
13	1910.23LaddersRewritten effective January 17, 2017. Figures include the earlier text.	2,299	1.20%	1,838	$7,370,117	$4,511,113
14	1910.22	2,017	1.05%	1,797	$2,831,695	$1,750,108
15	1910.219Mechanical Power-Transmission ApparatusTitle checked against CFR editions from 1997 on, except 2002.	1,860	0.97%	1,138	$3,341,246	$2,001,389
16	1910.146Permit-Required Confined SpacesTitle checked against CFR editions from 1997 on, except 2002.	1,451	0.76%	612	$3,281,131	$2,213,698
17	1910.151Medical Services and First AidTitle checked against CFR editions from 1997 on, except 2002.	1,391	0.73%	1,364	$2,488,915	$1,575,661
18	1910.304Wiring design and protectionTitle checked against CFR editions from 1997 on, except 2002.	1,273	0.67%	1,163	$1,213,317	$771,308
19	1910.95Occupational Noise ExposureTitle checked against CFR editions from 1997 on, except 2002.	1,248	0.65%	654	$2,607,891	$1,475,616
20	1910.119Process Safety Management of Highly Hazardous ChemicalsTitle checked against CFR editions from 1997 on, except 2002.	1,124	0.59%	229	$4,100,396	$2,976,295
21	1910.107Spray Finishing Using Flammable and Combustible MaterialsTitle checked against CFR editions from 1997 on, except 2002.	909	0.48%	402	$1,105,806	$647,047
22	1910.106	875	0.46%	646	$1,131,513	$757,133
23	1910.213Woodworking Machinery RequirementsTitle checked against CFR editions from 1997 on, except 2002.	843	0.44%	536	$1,290,313	$814,674
24	1910.242Hand and Portable Powered Tools and Equipment, GeneralTitle checked against CFR editions from 1997 on, except 2002.	825	0.43%	822	$1,251,887	$765,038
25	1910.141SanitationTitle checked against CFR editions from 1997 on, except 2002.	809	0.42%	627	$697,697	$413,467
26	1910.133Eye and Face ProtectionTitle checked against CFR editions from 1997 on, except 2002.	788	0.41%	780	$1,207,292	$743,370
27	1910.179Overhead and Gantry CranesTitle checked against CFR editions from 1997 on, except 2002.	776	0.41%	470	$1,316,922	$850,682
28	1910.36	758	0.40%	705	$1,428,618	$884,942
29	1910.1025LeadTitle checked against CFR editions from 1997 on, except 2025.	743	0.39%	266	$1,131,031	$621,865
30	1910.334Electrical - Use of EquipmentTitle checked against CFR editions from 1997 on, except 2002.	740	0.39%	675	$522,269	$315,435
31	1910.253Oxygen-Fuel Gas Welding and CuttingTitle checked against CFR editions from 1997 on, except 2002.	727	0.38%	591	$932,260	$601,210
32	1910.176Handling Materials - GeneralTitle checked against CFR editions from 1997 on, except 2002.	536	0.28%	501	$1,705,510	$1,038,011
33	1910.1026Chromium (VI)Title checked against CFR editions from 2006 on, except 2025.	531	0.28%	243	$804,580	$516,411
34	1910.1001AsbestosTitle checked against CFR editions from 1997 on, except 2025.	483	0.25%	250	$571,563	$378,206
35	1910.184SlingsTitle checked against CFR editions from 1997 on, except 2002.	401	0.21%	234	$841,258	$522,459
36	1910.38	371	0.19%	332	$202,045	$118,877
37	1910.217Mechanical Power PressesTitle checked against CFR editions from 1997 on, except 2002.	352	0.18%	167	$899,581	$575,373
38	1910.138Hand ProtectionTitle checked against CFR editions from 1997 on, except 2002.	351	0.18%	347	$416,920	$240,626
39	1910.333Electrical - Selection and Use of Work PracticesTitle checked against CFR editions from 1997 on, except 2002.	329	0.17%	261	$863,315	$598,429
40	1910.24	322	0.17%	280	$638,292	$349,679
41	1910.1000Air ContaminantsTitle checked against CFR editions from 1997 on, except 2025.	322	0.17%	181	$674,248	$512,432
42	1910.252General requirementsTitle checked against CFR editions from 1997 on, except 2002.	307	0.16%	248	$611,258	$381,297
43	1910.110Storage and Handling of Liquefied Petroleum GasesTitle checked against CFR editions from 1997 on, except 2002.	297	0.16%	258	$383,608	$248,578
44	1910.67Vehicle-Mounted Elevating and Rotating Work PlatformsTitle checked against CFR editions from 1997 on, except 2002.	293	0.15%	252	$726,211	$493,171
45	1910.1052	275	0.14%	96	$259,192	$153,576
46	1910.101Compressed Gases (General Requirements)Title checked against CFR editions from 1997 on, except 2002.	264	0.14%	252	$403,617	$246,256
47	1910.266Logging OperationsTitle checked against CFR editions from 1997 on, except 2002.	252	0.13%	88	$303,477	$193,438
48	1910.272Grain Handling FacilitiesTitle checked against CFR editions from 1997 on, except 2002.	242	0.13%	104	$574,545	$316,928
49	1910.120Hazardous Waste Operations and Emergency ResponseTitle checked against CFR editions from 1997 on, except 2002.	230	0.12%	145	$486,165	$348,611
50	1910.145Specifications for Accident Prevention Signs and TagsTitle checked against CFR editions from 1997 on, except 2002.	221	0.12%	211	$276,953	$180,473

CitationsInspectionsPenalties

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11910.1200Hazard CommunicationCFR title checked from 1997 on, except 202512,8076.70% of all7,508inspections$3,790,195current penalties

Citations: 12,807
Inspections: 7,508
Current penalties: $3,790,195
Initial penalties: $6,068,221
Share of all citations: 6.70%

1910.1200 standard page

21910.134Respiratory ProtectionCFR title checked from 1997 on, except 20026,3843.34% of all3,181inspections$2,760,323current penalties

Citations: 6,384
Inspections: 3,181
Current penalties: $2,760,323
Initial penalties: $4,569,119
Share of all citations: 3.34%

1910.134 standard page

31910.305Wiring methods, components, and equipment for general useCFR title checked from 1997 on, except 20026,1333.21% of all4,108inspections$3,779,267current penalties

Citations: 6,133
Inspections: 4,108
Current penalties: $3,779,267
Initial penalties: $6,175,953
Share of all citations: 3.21%

1910.305 standard page

41910.147The control of hazardous energy (lockout/tagout)CFR title checked from 1997 on, except 20025,2602.75% of all3,092inspections$9,060,477current penalties

Citations: 5,260
Inspections: 3,092
Current penalties: $9,060,477
Initial penalties: $15,051,079
Share of all citations: 2.75%

1910.147 standard page

51910.3034,9832.61% of all3,696inspections$3,749,097current penalties

Citations: 4,983
Inspections: 3,696
Current penalties: $3,749,097
Initial penalties: $5,856,782
Share of all citations: 2.61%

1910.303 standard page

61910.178Powered Industrial TrucksCFR title checked from 1997 on, except 20024,7202.47% of all3,380inspections$4,973,322current penalties

Citations: 4,720
Inspections: 3,380
Current penalties: $4,973,322
Initial penalties: $7,819,746
Share of all citations: 2.47%

1910.178 standard page

71910.212General Requirements for All Machines (Machine Guarding)CFR title checked from 1997 on, except 20023,9132.05% of all3,333inspections$8,239,003current penalties

Citations: 3,913
Inspections: 3,333
Current penalties: $8,239,003
Initial penalties: $13,417,504
Share of all citations: 2.05%

1910.212 standard page

81910.132General requirementsCFR title checked from 1997 on, except 20023,1281.64% of all2,541inspections$3,121,680current penalties

Citations: 3,128
Inspections: 2,541
Current penalties: $3,121,680
Initial penalties: $4,836,842
Share of all citations: 1.64%

1910.132 standard page

91910.157Portable Fire ExtinguishersCFR title checked from 1997 on, except 20023,0021.57% of all2,159inspections$870,846current penalties

Citations: 3,002
Inspections: 2,159
Current penalties: $870,846
Initial penalties: $1,362,740
Share of all citations: 1.57%

1910.157 standard page

101910.1030Bloodborne PathogensCFR title checked from 1997 on, except 20252,5851.35% of all1,014inspections$1,510,608current penalties

Citations: 2,585
Inspections: 1,014
Current penalties: $1,510,608
Initial penalties: $2,394,357
Share of all citations: 1.35%

1910.1030 standard page

111910.372,3641.24% of all1,892inspections$1,712,518current penalties

Citations: 2,364
Inspections: 1,892
Current penalties: $1,712,518
Initial penalties: $2,719,625
Share of all citations: 1.24%

1910.37 standard page

121910.215Abrasive Wheel MachineryCFR title checked from 1997 on, except 20022,3101.21% of all1,470inspections$1,385,917current penalties

Citations: 2,310
Inspections: 1,470
Current penalties: $1,385,917
Initial penalties: $2,254,855
Share of all citations: 1.21%

1910.215 standard page

131910.23LaddersRewritten 2017; includes earlier text2,2991.20% of all1,838inspections$4,511,113current penalties

Citations: 2,299
Inspections: 1,838
Current penalties: $4,511,113
Initial penalties: $7,370,117
Share of all citations: 1.20%

1910.23 standard page

141910.222,0171.05% of all1,797inspections$1,750,108current penalties

Citations: 2,017
Inspections: 1,797
Current penalties: $1,750,108
Initial penalties: $2,831,695
Share of all citations: 1.05%

1910.22 standard page

151910.219Mechanical Power-Transmission ApparatusCFR title checked from 1997 on, except 20021,8600.97% of all1,138inspections$2,001,389current penalties

Citations: 1,860
Inspections: 1,138
Current penalties: $2,001,389
Initial penalties: $3,341,246
Share of all citations: 0.97%

1910.219 standard page

161910.146Permit-Required Confined SpacesCFR title checked from 1997 on, except 20021,4510.76% of all612inspections$2,213,698current penalties

Citations: 1,451
Inspections: 612
Current penalties: $2,213,698
Initial penalties: $3,281,131
Share of all citations: 0.76%

1910.146 standard page

171910.151Medical Services and First AidCFR title checked from 1997 on, except 20021,3910.73% of all1,364inspections$1,575,661current penalties

Citations: 1,391
Inspections: 1,364
Current penalties: $1,575,661
Initial penalties: $2,488,915
Share of all citations: 0.73%

1910.151 standard page

181910.304Wiring design and protectionCFR title checked from 1997 on, except 20021,2730.67% of all1,163inspections$771,308current penalties

Citations: 1,273
Inspections: 1,163
Current penalties: $771,308
Initial penalties: $1,213,317
Share of all citations: 0.67%

1910.304 standard page

191910.95Occupational Noise ExposureCFR title checked from 1997 on, except 20021,2480.65% of all654inspections$1,475,616current penalties

Citations: 1,248
Inspections: 654
Current penalties: $1,475,616
Initial penalties: $2,607,891
Share of all citations: 0.65%

1910.95 standard page

201910.119Process Safety Management of Highly Hazardous ChemicalsCFR title checked from 1997 on, except 20021,1240.59% of all229inspections$2,976,295current penalties

Citations: 1,124
Inspections: 229
Current penalties: $2,976,295
Initial penalties: $4,100,396
Share of all citations: 0.59%

1910.119 standard page

211910.107Spray Finishing Using Flammable and Combustible MaterialsCFR title checked from 1997 on, except 20029090.48% of all402inspections$647,047current penalties

Citations: 909
Inspections: 402
Current penalties: $647,047
Initial penalties: $1,105,806
Share of all citations: 0.48%

1910.107 standard page

221910.1068750.46% of all646inspections$757,133current penalties

Citations: 875
Inspections: 646
Current penalties: $757,133
Initial penalties: $1,131,513
Share of all citations: 0.46%

1910.106 standard page

231910.213Woodworking Machinery RequirementsCFR title checked from 1997 on, except 20028430.44% of all536inspections$814,674current penalties

Citations: 843
Inspections: 536
Current penalties: $814,674
Initial penalties: $1,290,313
Share of all citations: 0.44%

1910.213 standard page

241910.242Hand and Portable Powered Tools and Equipment, GeneralCFR title checked from 1997 on, except 20028250.43% of all822inspections$765,038current penalties

Citations: 825
Inspections: 822
Current penalties: $765,038
Initial penalties: $1,251,887
Share of all citations: 0.43%

1910.242 standard page

251910.141SanitationCFR title checked from 1997 on, except 20028090.42% of all627inspections$413,467current penalties

Citations: 809
Inspections: 627
Current penalties: $413,467
Initial penalties: $697,697
Share of all citations: 0.42%

1910.141 standard page

261910.133Eye and Face ProtectionCFR title checked from 1997 on, except 20027880.41% of all780inspections$743,370current penalties

Citations: 788
Inspections: 780
Current penalties: $743,370
Initial penalties: $1,207,292
Share of all citations: 0.41%

1910.133 standard page

271910.179Overhead and Gantry CranesCFR title checked from 1997 on, except 20027760.41% of all470inspections$850,682current penalties

Citations: 776
Inspections: 470
Current penalties: $850,682
Initial penalties: $1,316,922
Share of all citations: 0.41%

1910.179 standard page

281910.367580.40% of all705inspections$884,942current penalties

Citations: 758
Inspections: 705
Current penalties: $884,942
Initial penalties: $1,428,618
Share of all citations: 0.40%

1910.36 standard page

291910.1025LeadCFR title checked from 1997 on, except 20257430.39% of all266inspections$621,865current penalties

Citations: 743
Inspections: 266
Current penalties: $621,865
Initial penalties: $1,131,031
Share of all citations: 0.39%

1910.1025 standard page

301910.334Electrical - Use of EquipmentCFR title checked from 1997 on, except 20027400.39% of all675inspections$315,435current penalties

Citations: 740
Inspections: 675
Current penalties: $315,435
Initial penalties: $522,269
Share of all citations: 0.39%

1910.334 standard page

311910.253Oxygen-Fuel Gas Welding and CuttingCFR title checked from 1997 on, except 20027270.38% of all591inspections$601,210current penalties

Citations: 727
Inspections: 591
Current penalties: $601,210
Initial penalties: $932,260
Share of all citations: 0.38%

1910.253 standard page

321910.176Handling Materials - GeneralCFR title checked from 1997 on, except 20025360.28% of all501inspections$1,038,011current penalties

Citations: 536
Inspections: 501
Current penalties: $1,038,011
Initial penalties: $1,705,510
Share of all citations: 0.28%

1910.176 standard page

331910.1026Chromium (VI)CFR title checked from 2006 on, except 20255310.28% of all243inspections$516,411current penalties

Citations: 531
Inspections: 243
Current penalties: $516,411
Initial penalties: $804,580
Share of all citations: 0.28%

1910.1026 standard page

341910.1001AsbestosCFR title checked from 1997 on, except 20254830.25% of all250inspections$378,206current penalties

Citations: 483
Inspections: 250
Current penalties: $378,206
Initial penalties: $571,563
Share of all citations: 0.25%

1910.1001 standard page

351910.184SlingsCFR title checked from 1997 on, except 20024010.21% of all234inspections$522,459current penalties

Citations: 401
Inspections: 234
Current penalties: $522,459
Initial penalties: $841,258
Share of all citations: 0.21%

1910.184 standard page

361910.383710.19% of all332inspections$118,877current penalties

Citations: 371
Inspections: 332
Current penalties: $118,877
Initial penalties: $202,045
Share of all citations: 0.19%

1910.38 standard page

371910.217Mechanical Power PressesCFR title checked from 1997 on, except 20023520.18% of all167inspections$575,373current penalties

Citations: 352
Inspections: 167
Current penalties: $575,373
Initial penalties: $899,581
Share of all citations: 0.18%

1910.217 standard page

381910.138Hand ProtectionCFR title checked from 1997 on, except 20023510.18% of all347inspections$240,626current penalties

Citations: 351
Inspections: 347
Current penalties: $240,626
Initial penalties: $416,920
Share of all citations: 0.18%

1910.138 standard page

391910.333Electrical - Selection and Use of Work PracticesCFR title checked from 1997 on, except 20023290.17% of all261inspections$598,429current penalties

Citations: 329
Inspections: 261
Current penalties: $598,429
Initial penalties: $863,315
Share of all citations: 0.17%

1910.333 standard page

401910.243220.17% of all280inspections$349,679current penalties

Citations: 322
Inspections: 280
Current penalties: $349,679
Initial penalties: $638,292
Share of all citations: 0.17%

1910.24 standard page

411910.1000Air ContaminantsCFR title checked from 1997 on, except 20253220.17% of all181inspections$512,432current penalties

Citations: 322
Inspections: 181
Current penalties: $512,432
Initial penalties: $674,248
Share of all citations: 0.17%

1910.1000 standard page

421910.252General requirementsCFR title checked from 1997 on, except 20023070.16% of all248inspections$381,297current penalties

Citations: 307
Inspections: 248
Current penalties: $381,297
Initial penalties: $611,258
Share of all citations: 0.16%

1910.252 standard page

431910.110Storage and Handling of Liquefied Petroleum GasesCFR title checked from 1997 on, except 20022970.16% of all258inspections$248,578current penalties

Citations: 297
Inspections: 258
Current penalties: $248,578
Initial penalties: $383,608
Share of all citations: 0.16%

1910.110 standard page

441910.67Vehicle-Mounted Elevating and Rotating Work PlatformsCFR title checked from 1997 on, except 20022930.15% of all252inspections$493,171current penalties

Citations: 293
Inspections: 252
Current penalties: $493,171
Initial penalties: $726,211
Share of all citations: 0.15%

1910.67 standard page

451910.10522750.14% of all96inspections$153,576current penalties

Citations: 275
Inspections: 96
Current penalties: $153,576
Initial penalties: $259,192
Share of all citations: 0.14%

1910.1052 standard page

461910.101Compressed Gases (General Requirements)CFR title checked from 1997 on, except 20022640.14% of all252inspections$246,256current penalties

Citations: 264
Inspections: 252
Current penalties: $246,256
Initial penalties: $403,617
Share of all citations: 0.14%

1910.101 standard page

471910.266Logging OperationsCFR title checked from 1997 on, except 20022520.13% of all88inspections$193,438current penalties

Citations: 252
Inspections: 88
Current penalties: $193,438
Initial penalties: $303,477
Share of all citations: 0.13%

1910.266 standard page

481910.272Grain Handling FacilitiesCFR title checked from 1997 on, except 20022420.13% of all104inspections$316,928current penalties

Citations: 242
Inspections: 104
Current penalties: $316,928
Initial penalties: $574,545
Share of all citations: 0.13%

1910.272 standard page

491910.120Hazardous Waste Operations and Emergency ResponseCFR title checked from 1997 on, except 20022300.12% of all145inspections$348,611current penalties

Citations: 230
Inspections: 145
Current penalties: $348,611
Initial penalties: $486,165
Share of all citations: 0.12%

1910.120 standard page

501910.145Specifications for Accident Prevention Signs and TagsCFR title checked from 1997 on, except 20022210.12% of all211inspections$180,473current penalties

Citations: 221
Inspections: 211
Current penalties: $180,473
Initial penalties: $276,953
Share of all citations: 0.12%

1910.145 standard page

All citations in this view: 191,199. 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.
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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