Most Cited OSHA Standards
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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, 1989
29 CFR part 1926, Safety and Health Regulations for Construction: 124,151 citations, 32.8% of all citations in this view.
| Rank | Standard | Citations | Share of all citations | Inspections | Initial penalties | Current penalties |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1926.59Hazard CommunicationTitle checked against CFR editions from 1997 on. | 32,150 | 8.49% | 11,759 | $1,481,269 | $1,049,070 |
| 2 | 1926.451Scaffolding - General RequirementsTitle checked against CFR editions from 1997 on. | 10,209 | 2.69% | 5,210 | $3,715,651 | $2,588,069 |
| 3 | 1926.404Electrical - Wiring Design and Protection (Construction)Title checked against CFR editions from 1997 on. | 9,825 | 2.59% | 7,718 | $1,665,821 | $1,256,442 |
| 4 | 1926.500Scope, application, and definitions applicable to this subpartTitle checked against CFR editions from 1997 on. | 8,863 | 2.34% | 6,199 | $3,028,823 | $2,130,323 |
| 5 | 1926.405Electrical - Wiring Methods (Construction)Title checked against CFR editions from 1997 on. | 5,860 | 1.55% | 4,496 | $421,843 | $301,481 |
| 6 | 1926.450Scaffolding - Scope, Application, and DefinitionsTitle checked against CFR editions from 1997 on. | 4,441 | 1.17% | 3,169 | $697,721 | $481,568 |
| 7 | 1926.50Medical services and first aidTitle checked against CFR editions from 1997 on. | 3,504 | 0.92% | 2,952 | $36,467 | $26,920 |
| 8 | 1926.152 | 3,380 | 0.89% | 2,732 | $206,870 | $151,579 |
| 9 | 1926.100Head protectionTitle checked against CFR editions from 1997 on. | 3,075 | 0.81% | 3,060 | $830,580 | $615,496 |
| 10 | 1926.20General Safety and Health ProvisionsTitle checked against CFR editions from 1997 on. | 3,049 | 0.80% | 2,443 | $665,700 | $451,034 |
| 11 | 1926.550 | 2,921 | 0.77% | 1,323 | $738,801 | $491,112 |
| 12 | 1926.350Gas Welding and CuttingTitle checked against CFR editions from 1997 on. | 2,664 | 0.70% | 1,872 | $284,007 | $209,714 |
| 13 | 1926.150Fire Protection (Construction)Title checked against CFR editions from 1997 on. | 2,565 | 0.68% | 2,254 | $103,035 | $72,051 |
| 14 | 1926.21Safety Training and EducationTitle checked against CFR editions from 1997 on. | 2,530 | 0.67% | 2,494 | $947,031 | $639,336 |
| 15 | 1926.652Excavations - Protection of EmployeesTitle checked against CFR editions from 1997 on. | 2,474 | 0.65% | 1,705 | $2,192,887 | $1,392,029 |
| 16 | 1926.58 | 2,298 | 0.61% | 657 | $1,110,617 | $634,604 |
| 17 | 1926.602Material Handling EquipmentTitle checked against CFR editions from 1997 on. | 2,247 | 0.59% | 1,747 | $238,673 | $184,553 |
| 18 | 1926.403Electrical - General Requirements (Construction)Title checked against CFR editions from 1997 on. | 2,004 | 0.53% | 1,770 | $249,404 | $178,519 |
| 19 | 1926.28Personal Protective EquipmentTitle checked against CFR editions from 1997 on. | 1,997 | 0.53% | 1,973 | $789,338 | $553,489 |
| 20 | 1926.651Excavations - Specific Excavation RequirementsTitle checked against CFR editions from 1997 on. | 1,786 | 0.47% | 1,402 | $1,037,418 | $686,876 |
| 21 | 1926.25HousekeepingTitle checked against CFR editions from 1997 on. | 1,689 | 0.45% | 1,645 | $123,989 | $89,241 |
| 22 | 1926.416Electrical - Safety Requirements (Construction)Title checked against CFR editions from 1997 on. | 1,085 | 0.29% | 1,025 | $105,070 | $74,018 |
| 23 | 1926.300General requirementsTitle checked against CFR editions from 1997 on. | 1,024 | 0.27% | 986 | $197,002 | $159,620 |
| 24 | 1926.102Eye and face protectionTitle checked against CFR editions from 1997 on. | 943 | 0.25% | 936 | $179,454 | $138,248 |
| 25 | 1926.304Woodworking ToolsTitle checked against CFR editions from 1997 on. | 935 | 0.25% | 559 | $140,678 | $111,408 |
| 26 | 1926.601Motor VehiclesTitle checked against CFR editions from 1997 on. | 879 | 0.23% | 720 | $132,812 | $98,496 |
| 27 | 1926.51Sanitation (Construction)Title checked against CFR editions from 1997 on. | 733 | 0.19% | 671 | $43,960 | $29,401 |
| 28 | 1926.650Excavations - Scope and ApplicationTitle checked against CFR editions from 1997 on. | 640 | 0.17% | 582 | $213,655 | $139,801 |
| 29 | 1926.302Power-Operated Hand ToolsTitle checked against CFR editions from 1997 on. | 639 | 0.17% | 569 | $79,450 | $57,079 |
| 30 | 1926.501Fall Protection - Duty to Have Fall ProtectionTitle checked against CFR editions from 1997 on. | 510 | 0.13% | 474 | $91,871 | $63,956 |
| 31 | 1926.556 | 479 | 0.13% | 420 | $155,105 | $124,433 |
| 32 | 1926.251Rigging Equipment for Material HandlingTitle checked against CFR editions from 1997 on. | 446 | 0.12% | 352 | $66,515 | $49,628 |
| 33 | 1926.105Safety NetsTitle checked against CFR editions from 1997 on. | 392 | 0.10% | 388 | $470,713 | $285,844 |
| 34 | 1926.352Fire Prevention (Welding)Title checked against CFR editions from 1997 on. | 376 | 0.10% | 360 | $45,560 | $31,509 |
| 35 | 1926.303Abrasive Wheels and ToolsTitle checked against CFR editions from 1997 on. | 357 | 0.09% | 307 | $61,773 | $46,274 |
| 36 | 1926.701Concrete and Masonry Construction - General RequirementsTitle checked against CFR editions from 1997 on. | 349 | 0.09% | 338 | $119,086 | $90,025 |
| 37 | 1926.351Arc Welding and CuttingTitle checked against CFR editions from 1997 on. | 326 | 0.09% | 272 | $40,125 | $31,917 |
| 38 | 1926.54Nonionizing RadiationTitle checked against CFR editions from 1997 on. | 325 | 0.09% | 205 | $10,200 | $8,438 |
| 39 | 1926.106Working Over or Near WaterTitle checked against CFR editions from 1997 on. | 286 | 0.08% | 165 | $136,440 | $90,585 |
| 40 | 1926.153Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LP-Gas)Title checked against CFR editions from 1997 on. | 274 | 0.07% | 225 | $42,660 | $30,845 |
| 41 | 1926.552Material Hoists, Personnel Hoists, and ElevatorsTitle checked against CFR editions from 1997 on. | 213 | 0.06% | 139 | $87,533 | $50,824 |
| 42 | 1926.151Fire PreventionTitle checked against CFR editions from 1997 on. | 211 | 0.06% | 204 | $21,110 | $14,381 |
| 43 | 1926.201SignalingTitle checked against CFR editions from 1997 on. | 196 | 0.05% | 166 | $45,210 | $33,115 |
| 44 | 1926.250General Requirements for StorageTitle checked against CFR editions from 1997 on. | 191 | 0.05% | 183 | $27,179 | $18,252 |
| 45 | 1926.103Respiratory protectionTitle checked against CFR editions from 1997 on. | 164 | 0.04% | 136 | $14,650 | $10,066 |
| 46 | 1926.600EquipmentTitle checked against CFR editions from 1997 on. | 163 | 0.04% | 160 | $24,344 | $21,830 |
| 47 | 1926.800Underground ConstructionTitle checked against CFR editions from 1997 on. | 159 | 0.04% | 54 | $256,426 | $95,991 |
| 48 | 1926.700Concrete and Masonry Construction - Scope, Application, and DefinitionsTitle checked against CFR editions from 1997 on. | 158 | 0.04% | 155 | $49,230 | $39,378 |
| 49 | 1926.200Accident Prevention Signs and TagsTitle checked against CFR editions from 1997 on. | 152 | 0.04% | 138 | $30,192 | $21,745 |
| 50 | 1926.301Hand ToolsTitle checked against CFR editions from 1997 on. | 130 | 0.03% | 127 | $2,690 | $1,770 |
Order: most citations first. Bars compare the rows shown. Tap a standard for all figures.
11926.59Hazard CommunicationCFR title checked from 1997 on32,1508.49% of all11,759inspections$1,049,070current penalties
- Citations
- 32,150
- Inspections
- 11,759
- Current penalties
- $1,049,070
- Initial penalties
- $1,481,269
- Share of all citations
- 8.49%
21926.451Scaffolding - General RequirementsCFR title checked from 1997 on10,2092.69% of all5,210inspections$2,588,069current penalties
- Citations
- 10,209
- Inspections
- 5,210
- Current penalties
- $2,588,069
- Initial penalties
- $3,715,651
- Share of all citations
- 2.69%
31926.404Electrical - Wiring Design and Protection (Construction)CFR title checked from 1997 on9,8252.59% of all7,718inspections$1,256,442current penalties
- Citations
- 9,825
- Inspections
- 7,718
- Current penalties
- $1,256,442
- Initial penalties
- $1,665,821
- Share of all citations
- 2.59%
41926.500Scope, application, and definitions applicable to this subpartCFR title checked from 1997 on8,8632.34% of all6,199inspections$2,130,323current penalties
- Citations
- 8,863
- Inspections
- 6,199
- Current penalties
- $2,130,323
- Initial penalties
- $3,028,823
- Share of all citations
- 2.34%
51926.405Electrical - Wiring Methods (Construction)CFR title checked from 1997 on5,8601.55% of all4,496inspections$301,481current penalties
- Citations
- 5,860
- Inspections
- 4,496
- Current penalties
- $301,481
- Initial penalties
- $421,843
- Share of all citations
- 1.55%
61926.450Scaffolding - Scope, Application, and DefinitionsCFR title checked from 1997 on4,4411.17% of all3,169inspections$481,568current penalties
- Citations
- 4,441
- Inspections
- 3,169
- Current penalties
- $481,568
- Initial penalties
- $697,721
- Share of all citations
- 1.17%
71926.50Medical services and first aidCFR title checked from 1997 on3,5040.92% of all2,952inspections$26,920current penalties
- Citations
- 3,504
- Inspections
- 2,952
- Current penalties
- $26,920
- Initial penalties
- $36,467
- Share of all citations
- 0.92%
81926.1523,3800.89% of all2,732inspections$151,579current penalties
- Citations
- 3,380
- Inspections
- 2,732
- Current penalties
- $151,579
- Initial penalties
- $206,870
- Share of all citations
- 0.89%
91926.100Head protectionCFR title checked from 1997 on3,0750.81% of all3,060inspections$615,496current penalties
- Citations
- 3,075
- Inspections
- 3,060
- Current penalties
- $615,496
- Initial penalties
- $830,580
- Share of all citations
- 0.81%
101926.20General Safety and Health ProvisionsCFR title checked from 1997 on3,0490.80% of all2,443inspections$451,034current penalties
- Citations
- 3,049
- Inspections
- 2,443
- Current penalties
- $451,034
- Initial penalties
- $665,700
- Share of all citations
- 0.80%
111926.5502,9210.77% of all1,323inspections$491,112current penalties
- Citations
- 2,921
- Inspections
- 1,323
- Current penalties
- $491,112
- Initial penalties
- $738,801
- Share of all citations
- 0.77%
121926.350Gas Welding and CuttingCFR title checked from 1997 on2,6640.70% of all1,872inspections$209,714current penalties
- Citations
- 2,664
- Inspections
- 1,872
- Current penalties
- $209,714
- Initial penalties
- $284,007
- Share of all citations
- 0.70%
131926.150Fire Protection (Construction)CFR title checked from 1997 on2,5650.68% of all2,254inspections$72,051current penalties
- Citations
- 2,565
- Inspections
- 2,254
- Current penalties
- $72,051
- Initial penalties
- $103,035
- Share of all citations
- 0.68%
141926.21Safety Training and EducationCFR title checked from 1997 on2,5300.67% of all2,494inspections$639,336current penalties
- Citations
- 2,530
- Inspections
- 2,494
- Current penalties
- $639,336
- Initial penalties
- $947,031
- Share of all citations
- 0.67%
151926.652Excavations - Protection of EmployeesCFR title checked from 1997 on2,4740.65% of all1,705inspections$1,392,029current penalties
- Citations
- 2,474
- Inspections
- 1,705
- Current penalties
- $1,392,029
- Initial penalties
- $2,192,887
- Share of all citations
- 0.65%
161926.582,2980.61% of all657inspections$634,604current penalties
- Citations
- 2,298
- Inspections
- 657
- Current penalties
- $634,604
- Initial penalties
- $1,110,617
- Share of all citations
- 0.61%
171926.602Material Handling EquipmentCFR title checked from 1997 on2,2470.59% of all1,747inspections$184,553current penalties
- Citations
- 2,247
- Inspections
- 1,747
- Current penalties
- $184,553
- Initial penalties
- $238,673
- Share of all citations
- 0.59%
181926.403Electrical - General Requirements (Construction)CFR title checked from 1997 on2,0040.53% of all1,770inspections$178,519current penalties
- Citations
- 2,004
- Inspections
- 1,770
- Current penalties
- $178,519
- Initial penalties
- $249,404
- Share of all citations
- 0.53%
191926.28Personal Protective EquipmentCFR title checked from 1997 on1,9970.53% of all1,973inspections$553,489current penalties
- Citations
- 1,997
- Inspections
- 1,973
- Current penalties
- $553,489
- Initial penalties
- $789,338
- Share of all citations
- 0.53%
201926.651Excavations - Specific Excavation RequirementsCFR title checked from 1997 on1,7860.47% of all1,402inspections$686,876current penalties
- Citations
- 1,786
- Inspections
- 1,402
- Current penalties
- $686,876
- Initial penalties
- $1,037,418
- Share of all citations
- 0.47%
211926.25HousekeepingCFR title checked from 1997 on1,6890.45% of all1,645inspections$89,241current penalties
- Citations
- 1,689
- Inspections
- 1,645
- Current penalties
- $89,241
- Initial penalties
- $123,989
- Share of all citations
- 0.45%
221926.416Electrical - Safety Requirements (Construction)CFR title checked from 1997 on1,0850.29% of all1,025inspections$74,018current penalties
- Citations
- 1,085
- Inspections
- 1,025
- Current penalties
- $74,018
- Initial penalties
- $105,070
- Share of all citations
- 0.29%
231926.300General requirementsCFR title checked from 1997 on1,0240.27% of all986inspections$159,620current penalties
- Citations
- 1,024
- Inspections
- 986
- Current penalties
- $159,620
- Initial penalties
- $197,002
- Share of all citations
- 0.27%
241926.102Eye and face protectionCFR title checked from 1997 on9430.25% of all936inspections$138,248current penalties
- Citations
- 943
- Inspections
- 936
- Current penalties
- $138,248
- Initial penalties
- $179,454
- Share of all citations
- 0.25%
251926.304Woodworking ToolsCFR title checked from 1997 on9350.25% of all559inspections$111,408current penalties
- Citations
- 935
- Inspections
- 559
- Current penalties
- $111,408
- Initial penalties
- $140,678
- Share of all citations
- 0.25%
261926.601Motor VehiclesCFR title checked from 1997 on8790.23% of all720inspections$98,496current penalties
- Citations
- 879
- Inspections
- 720
- Current penalties
- $98,496
- Initial penalties
- $132,812
- Share of all citations
- 0.23%
271926.51Sanitation (Construction)CFR title checked from 1997 on7330.19% of all671inspections$29,401current penalties
- Citations
- 733
- Inspections
- 671
- Current penalties
- $29,401
- Initial penalties
- $43,960
- Share of all citations
- 0.19%
281926.650Excavations - Scope and ApplicationCFR title checked from 1997 on6400.17% of all582inspections$139,801current penalties
- Citations
- 640
- Inspections
- 582
- Current penalties
- $139,801
- Initial penalties
- $213,655
- Share of all citations
- 0.17%
291926.302Power-Operated Hand ToolsCFR title checked from 1997 on6390.17% of all569inspections$57,079current penalties
- Citations
- 639
- Inspections
- 569
- Current penalties
- $57,079
- Initial penalties
- $79,450
- Share of all citations
- 0.17%
301926.501Fall Protection - Duty to Have Fall ProtectionCFR title checked from 1997 on5100.13% of all474inspections$63,956current penalties
- Citations
- 510
- Inspections
- 474
- Current penalties
- $63,956
- Initial penalties
- $91,871
- Share of all citations
- 0.13%
311926.5564790.13% of all420inspections$124,433current penalties
- Citations
- 479
- Inspections
- 420
- Current penalties
- $124,433
- Initial penalties
- $155,105
- Share of all citations
- 0.13%
321926.251Rigging Equipment for Material HandlingCFR title checked from 1997 on4460.12% of all352inspections$49,628current penalties
- Citations
- 446
- Inspections
- 352
- Current penalties
- $49,628
- Initial penalties
- $66,515
- Share of all citations
- 0.12%
331926.105Safety NetsCFR title checked from 1997 on3920.10% of all388inspections$285,844current penalties
- Citations
- 392
- Inspections
- 388
- Current penalties
- $285,844
- Initial penalties
- $470,713
- Share of all citations
- 0.10%
341926.352Fire Prevention (Welding)CFR title checked from 1997 on3760.10% of all360inspections$31,509current penalties
- Citations
- 376
- Inspections
- 360
- Current penalties
- $31,509
- Initial penalties
- $45,560
- Share of all citations
- 0.10%
351926.303Abrasive Wheels and ToolsCFR title checked from 1997 on3570.09% of all307inspections$46,274current penalties
- Citations
- 357
- Inspections
- 307
- Current penalties
- $46,274
- Initial penalties
- $61,773
- Share of all citations
- 0.09%
361926.701Concrete and Masonry Construction - General RequirementsCFR title checked from 1997 on3490.09% of all338inspections$90,025current penalties
- Citations
- 349
- Inspections
- 338
- Current penalties
- $90,025
- Initial penalties
- $119,086
- Share of all citations
- 0.09%
371926.351Arc Welding and CuttingCFR title checked from 1997 on3260.09% of all272inspections$31,917current penalties
- Citations
- 326
- Inspections
- 272
- Current penalties
- $31,917
- Initial penalties
- $40,125
- Share of all citations
- 0.09%
381926.54Nonionizing RadiationCFR title checked from 1997 on3250.09% of all205inspections$8,438current penalties
- Citations
- 325
- Inspections
- 205
- Current penalties
- $8,438
- Initial penalties
- $10,200
- Share of all citations
- 0.09%
391926.106Working Over or Near WaterCFR title checked from 1997 on2860.08% of all165inspections$90,585current penalties
- Citations
- 286
- Inspections
- 165
- Current penalties
- $90,585
- Initial penalties
- $136,440
- Share of all citations
- 0.08%
401926.153Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LP-Gas)CFR title checked from 1997 on2740.07% of all225inspections$30,845current penalties
- Citations
- 274
- Inspections
- 225
- Current penalties
- $30,845
- Initial penalties
- $42,660
- Share of all citations
- 0.07%
411926.552Material Hoists, Personnel Hoists, and ElevatorsCFR title checked from 1997 on2130.06% of all139inspections$50,824current penalties
- Citations
- 213
- Inspections
- 139
- Current penalties
- $50,824
- Initial penalties
- $87,533
- Share of all citations
- 0.06%
421926.151Fire PreventionCFR title checked from 1997 on2110.06% of all204inspections$14,381current penalties
- Citations
- 211
- Inspections
- 204
- Current penalties
- $14,381
- Initial penalties
- $21,110
- Share of all citations
- 0.06%
431926.201SignalingCFR title checked from 1997 on1960.05% of all166inspections$33,115current penalties
- Citations
- 196
- Inspections
- 166
- Current penalties
- $33,115
- Initial penalties
- $45,210
- Share of all citations
- 0.05%
441926.250General Requirements for StorageCFR title checked from 1997 on1910.05% of all183inspections$18,252current penalties
- Citations
- 191
- Inspections
- 183
- Current penalties
- $18,252
- Initial penalties
- $27,179
- Share of all citations
- 0.05%
451926.103Respiratory protectionCFR title checked from 1997 on1640.04% of all136inspections$10,066current penalties
- Citations
- 164
- Inspections
- 136
- Current penalties
- $10,066
- Initial penalties
- $14,650
- Share of all citations
- 0.04%
461926.600EquipmentCFR title checked from 1997 on1630.04% of all160inspections$21,830current penalties
- Citations
- 163
- Inspections
- 160
- Current penalties
- $21,830
- Initial penalties
- $24,344
- Share of all citations
- 0.04%
471926.800Underground ConstructionCFR title checked from 1997 on1590.04% of all54inspections$95,991current penalties
- Citations
- 159
- Inspections
- 54
- Current penalties
- $95,991
- Initial penalties
- $256,426
- Share of all citations
- 0.04%
481926.700Concrete and Masonry Construction - Scope, Application, and DefinitionsCFR title checked from 1997 on1580.04% of all155inspections$39,378current penalties
- Citations
- 158
- Inspections
- 155
- Current penalties
- $39,378
- Initial penalties
- $49,230
- Share of all citations
- 0.04%
491926.200Accident Prevention Signs and TagsCFR title checked from 1997 on1520.04% of all138inspections$21,745current penalties
- Citations
- 152
- Inspections
- 138
- Current penalties
- $21,745
- Initial penalties
- $30,192
- Share of all citations
- 0.04%
501926.301Hand ToolsCFR title checked from 1997 on1300.03% of all127inspections$1,770current penalties
- Citations
- 130
- Inspections
- 127
- Current penalties
- $1,770
- Initial penalties
- $2,690
- Share of all citations
- 0.03%
- All citations in this view: 378,853. 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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