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, 1992

29 CFR part 1926, Safety and Health Regulations for Construction: 83,214 citations, 21.5% 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.	18,454	4.78%	8,937	$5,271,541	$3,156,431
2	1926.451Scaffolding - General RequirementsTitle checked against CFR editions from 1997 on.	7,084	1.83%	3,496	$7,079,422	$4,220,722
3	1926.404Electrical - Wiring Design and Protection (Construction)Title checked against CFR editions from 1997 on.	5,639	1.46%	4,549	$2,821,218	$1,665,309
4	1926.405Electrical - Wiring Methods (Construction)Title checked against CFR editions from 1997 on.	4,681	1.21%	3,509	$1,613,308	$878,600
5	1926.500Scope, application, and definitions applicable to this subpartTitle checked against CFR editions from 1997 on.	3,829	0.99%	2,946	$4,872,122	$2,916,855
6	1926.651Excavations - Specific Excavation RequirementsTitle checked against CFR editions from 1997 on.	3,140	0.81%	1,850	$4,607,372	$2,526,911
7	1926.20General Safety and Health ProvisionsTitle checked against CFR editions from 1997 on.	2,594	0.67%	2,145	$1,738,289	$896,959
8	1926.1052Stairways (Construction)Title checked against CFR editions from 1997 on.	2,469	0.64%	1,901	$929,350	$560,428
9	1926.21Safety Training and EducationTitle checked against CFR editions from 1997 on.	2,173	0.56%	2,145	$2,660,634	$1,407,839
10	1926.1053Ladders (Construction)Title checked against CFR editions from 1997 on.	2,169	0.56%	1,650	$1,292,656	$766,801
11	1926.152	2,040	0.53%	1,706	$546,293	$328,580
12	1926.652Excavations - Protection of EmployeesTitle checked against CFR editions from 1997 on.	2,006	0.52%	1,794	$5,833,913	$3,204,141
13	1926.50Medical services and first aidTitle checked against CFR editions from 1997 on.	1,913	0.50%	1,653	$227,310	$134,981
14	1926.550	1,834	0.47%	879	$1,734,089	$956,062
15	1926.403Electrical - General Requirements (Construction)Title checked against CFR editions from 1997 on.	1,833	0.47%	1,566	$997,707	$567,831
16	1926.100Head protectionTitle checked against CFR editions from 1997 on.	1,745	0.45%	1,742	$1,113,892	$728,164
17	1926.150Fire Protection (Construction)Title checked against CFR editions from 1997 on.	1,723	0.45%	1,482	$423,436	$261,616
18	1926.350Gas Welding and CuttingTitle checked against CFR editions from 1997 on.	1,628	0.42%	1,188	$701,681	$403,000
19	1926.602Material Handling EquipmentTitle checked against CFR editions from 1997 on.	1,569	0.41%	1,288	$846,146	$477,552
20	1926.28Personal Protective EquipmentTitle checked against CFR editions from 1997 on.	1,367	0.35%	1,343	$1,606,084	$876,519
21	1926.58	1,091	0.28%	433	$1,326,514	$782,299
22	1926.416Electrical - Safety Requirements (Construction)Title checked against CFR editions from 1997 on.	920	0.24%	860	$542,982	$312,322
23	1926.25HousekeepingTitle checked against CFR editions from 1997 on.	877	0.23%	857	$380,991	$219,206
24	1926.300General requirementsTitle checked against CFR editions from 1997 on.	731	0.19%	700	$461,472	$286,101
25	1926.1060Stairways and Ladders - Training (Construction)Title checked against CFR editions from 1997 on.	709	0.18%	687	$176,388	$96,264
26	1926.701Concrete and Masonry Construction - General RequirementsTitle checked against CFR editions from 1997 on.	699	0.18%	696	$715,994	$395,479
27	1926.601Motor VehiclesTitle checked against CFR editions from 1997 on.	619	0.16%	512	$284,467	$167,305
28	1926.1051Stairways - General Requirements (Construction)Title checked against CFR editions from 1997 on.	600	0.16%	586	$312,403	$194,141
29	1926.102Eye and face protectionTitle checked against CFR editions from 1997 on.	581	0.15%	577	$337,076	$208,087
30	1926.51Sanitation (Construction)Title checked against CFR editions from 1997 on.	562	0.15%	533	$92,325	$56,058
31	1926.304Woodworking ToolsTitle checked against CFR editions from 1997 on.	530	0.14%	310	$265,716	$158,132
32	1926.251Rigging Equipment for Material HandlingTitle checked against CFR editions from 1997 on.	428	0.11%	303	$235,082	$119,017
33	1926.556	352	0.09%	312	$412,773	$225,928
34	1926.105Safety NetsTitle checked against CFR editions from 1997 on.	319	0.08%	316	$941,555	$502,628
35	1926.351Arc Welding and CuttingTitle checked against CFR editions from 1997 on.	307	0.08%	254	$137,901	$81,648
36	1926.302Power-Operated Hand ToolsTitle checked against CFR editions from 1997 on.	299	0.08%	265	$162,552	$103,868
37	1926.303Abrasive Wheels and ToolsTitle checked against CFR editions from 1997 on.	223	0.06%	196	$111,472	$69,140
38	1926.153Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LP-Gas)Title checked against CFR editions from 1997 on.	190	0.05%	154	$92,344	$59,170
39	1926.352Fire Prevention (Welding)Title checked against CFR editions from 1997 on.	185	0.05%	178	$99,360	$54,177
40	1926.103Respiratory protectionTitle checked against CFR editions from 1997 on.	181	0.05%	142	$124,850	$71,313
41	1926.54Nonionizing RadiationTitle checked against CFR editions from 1997 on.	179	0.05%	130	$25,149	$10,155
42	1926.250General Requirements for StorageTitle checked against CFR editions from 1997 on.	176	0.05%	169	$68,320	$38,798
43	1926.850Preparatory Operations (Demolition)Title checked against CFR editions from 1997 on.	165	0.04%	116	$221,745	$141,058
44	1926.151Fire PreventionTitle checked against CFR editions from 1997 on.	157	0.04%	148	$54,311	$36,575
45	1926.55Gases, Vapors, Fumes, Dusts, and MistsTitle checked against CFR editions from 1997 on.	146	0.04%	73	$150,575	$83,251
46	1926.106Working Over or Near WaterTitle checked against CFR editions from 1997 on.	138	0.04%	83	$178,072	$86,687
47	1926.104Safety Belts, Lifelines, and LanyardsTitle checked against CFR editions from 1997 on.	137	0.04%	122	$186,969	$82,361
48	1926.600EquipmentTitle checked against CFR editions from 1997 on.	137	0.04%	131	$50,850	$30,446
49	1926.201SignalingTitle checked against CFR editions from 1997 on.	130	0.03%	117	$116,565	$69,735
50	1926.200Accident Prevention Signs and TagsTitle checked against CFR editions from 1997 on.	114	0.03%	106	$84,411	$42,541

CitationsInspectionsPenalties

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11926.59Hazard CommunicationCFR title checked from 1997 on18,4544.78% of all8,937inspections$3,156,431current penalties

Citations: 18,454
Inspections: 8,937
Current penalties: $3,156,431
Initial penalties: $5,271,541
Share of all citations: 4.78%

1926.59 standard page

21926.451Scaffolding - General RequirementsCFR title checked from 1997 on7,0841.83% of all3,496inspections$4,220,722current penalties

Citations: 7,084
Inspections: 3,496
Current penalties: $4,220,722
Initial penalties: $7,079,422
Share of all citations: 1.83%

1926.451 standard page

31926.404Electrical - Wiring Design and Protection (Construction)CFR title checked from 1997 on5,6391.46% of all4,549inspections$1,665,309current penalties

Citations: 5,639
Inspections: 4,549
Current penalties: $1,665,309
Initial penalties: $2,821,218
Share of all citations: 1.46%

1926.404 standard page

41926.405Electrical - Wiring Methods (Construction)CFR title checked from 1997 on4,6811.21% of all3,509inspections$878,600current penalties

Citations: 4,681
Inspections: 3,509
Current penalties: $878,600
Initial penalties: $1,613,308
Share of all citations: 1.21%

1926.405 standard page

51926.500Scope, application, and definitions applicable to this subpartCFR title checked from 1997 on3,8290.99% of all2,946inspections$2,916,855current penalties

Citations: 3,829
Inspections: 2,946
Current penalties: $2,916,855
Initial penalties: $4,872,122
Share of all citations: 0.99%

1926.500 standard page

61926.651Excavations - Specific Excavation RequirementsCFR title checked from 1997 on3,1400.81% of all1,850inspections$2,526,911current penalties

Citations: 3,140
Inspections: 1,850
Current penalties: $2,526,911
Initial penalties: $4,607,372
Share of all citations: 0.81%

1926.651 standard page

71926.20General Safety and Health ProvisionsCFR title checked from 1997 on2,5940.67% of all2,145inspections$896,959current penalties

Citations: 2,594
Inspections: 2,145
Current penalties: $896,959
Initial penalties: $1,738,289
Share of all citations: 0.67%

1926.20 standard page

81926.1052Stairways (Construction)CFR title checked from 1997 on2,4690.64% of all1,901inspections$560,428current penalties

Citations: 2,469
Inspections: 1,901
Current penalties: $560,428
Initial penalties: $929,350
Share of all citations: 0.64%

1926.1052 standard page

91926.21Safety Training and EducationCFR title checked from 1997 on2,1730.56% of all2,145inspections$1,407,839current penalties

Citations: 2,173
Inspections: 2,145
Current penalties: $1,407,839
Initial penalties: $2,660,634
Share of all citations: 0.56%

1926.21 standard page

101926.1053Ladders (Construction)CFR title checked from 1997 on2,1690.56% of all1,650inspections$766,801current penalties

Citations: 2,169
Inspections: 1,650
Current penalties: $766,801
Initial penalties: $1,292,656
Share of all citations: 0.56%

1926.1053 standard page

111926.1522,0400.53% of all1,706inspections$328,580current penalties

Citations: 2,040
Inspections: 1,706
Current penalties: $328,580
Initial penalties: $546,293
Share of all citations: 0.53%

1926.152 standard page

121926.652Excavations - Protection of EmployeesCFR title checked from 1997 on2,0060.52% of all1,794inspections$3,204,141current penalties

Citations: 2,006
Inspections: 1,794
Current penalties: $3,204,141
Initial penalties: $5,833,913
Share of all citations: 0.52%

1926.652 standard page

131926.50Medical services and first aidCFR title checked from 1997 on1,9130.50% of all1,653inspections$134,981current penalties

Citations: 1,913
Inspections: 1,653
Current penalties: $134,981
Initial penalties: $227,310
Share of all citations: 0.50%

1926.50 standard page

141926.5501,8340.47% of all879inspections$956,062current penalties

Citations: 1,834
Inspections: 879
Current penalties: $956,062
Initial penalties: $1,734,089
Share of all citations: 0.47%

1926.550 standard page

151926.403Electrical - General Requirements (Construction)CFR title checked from 1997 on1,8330.47% of all1,566inspections$567,831current penalties

Citations: 1,833
Inspections: 1,566
Current penalties: $567,831
Initial penalties: $997,707
Share of all citations: 0.47%

1926.403 standard page

161926.100Head protectionCFR title checked from 1997 on1,7450.45% of all1,742inspections$728,164current penalties

Citations: 1,745
Inspections: 1,742
Current penalties: $728,164
Initial penalties: $1,113,892
Share of all citations: 0.45%

1926.100 standard page

171926.150Fire Protection (Construction)CFR title checked from 1997 on1,7230.45% of all1,482inspections$261,616current penalties

Citations: 1,723
Inspections: 1,482
Current penalties: $261,616
Initial penalties: $423,436
Share of all citations: 0.45%

1926.150 standard page

181926.350Gas Welding and CuttingCFR title checked from 1997 on1,6280.42% of all1,188inspections$403,000current penalties

Citations: 1,628
Inspections: 1,188
Current penalties: $403,000
Initial penalties: $701,681
Share of all citations: 0.42%

1926.350 standard page

191926.602Material Handling EquipmentCFR title checked from 1997 on1,5690.41% of all1,288inspections$477,552current penalties

Citations: 1,569
Inspections: 1,288
Current penalties: $477,552
Initial penalties: $846,146
Share of all citations: 0.41%

1926.602 standard page

201926.28Personal Protective EquipmentCFR title checked from 1997 on1,3670.35% of all1,343inspections$876,519current penalties

Citations: 1,367
Inspections: 1,343
Current penalties: $876,519
Initial penalties: $1,606,084
Share of all citations: 0.35%

1926.28 standard page

211926.581,0910.28% of all433inspections$782,299current penalties

Citations: 1,091
Inspections: 433
Current penalties: $782,299
Initial penalties: $1,326,514
Share of all citations: 0.28%

1926.58 standard page

221926.416Electrical - Safety Requirements (Construction)CFR title checked from 1997 on9200.24% of all860inspections$312,322current penalties

Citations: 920
Inspections: 860
Current penalties: $312,322
Initial penalties: $542,982
Share of all citations: 0.24%

1926.416 standard page

231926.25HousekeepingCFR title checked from 1997 on8770.23% of all857inspections$219,206current penalties

Citations: 877
Inspections: 857
Current penalties: $219,206
Initial penalties: $380,991
Share of all citations: 0.23%

1926.25 standard page

241926.300General requirementsCFR title checked from 1997 on7310.19% of all700inspections$286,101current penalties

Citations: 731
Inspections: 700
Current penalties: $286,101
Initial penalties: $461,472
Share of all citations: 0.19%

1926.300 standard page

251926.1060Stairways and Ladders - Training (Construction)CFR title checked from 1997 on7090.18% of all687inspections$96,264current penalties

Citations: 709
Inspections: 687
Current penalties: $96,264
Initial penalties: $176,388
Share of all citations: 0.18%

1926.1060 standard page

261926.701Concrete and Masonry Construction - General RequirementsCFR title checked from 1997 on6990.18% of all696inspections$395,479current penalties

Citations: 699
Inspections: 696
Current penalties: $395,479
Initial penalties: $715,994
Share of all citations: 0.18%

1926.701 standard page

271926.601Motor VehiclesCFR title checked from 1997 on6190.16% of all512inspections$167,305current penalties

Citations: 619
Inspections: 512
Current penalties: $167,305
Initial penalties: $284,467
Share of all citations: 0.16%

1926.601 standard page

281926.1051Stairways - General Requirements (Construction)CFR title checked from 1997 on6000.16% of all586inspections$194,141current penalties

Citations: 600
Inspections: 586
Current penalties: $194,141
Initial penalties: $312,403
Share of all citations: 0.16%

1926.1051 standard page

291926.102Eye and face protectionCFR title checked from 1997 on5810.15% of all577inspections$208,087current penalties

Citations: 581
Inspections: 577
Current penalties: $208,087
Initial penalties: $337,076
Share of all citations: 0.15%

1926.102 standard page

301926.51Sanitation (Construction)CFR title checked from 1997 on5620.15% of all533inspections$56,058current penalties

Citations: 562
Inspections: 533
Current penalties: $56,058
Initial penalties: $92,325
Share of all citations: 0.15%

1926.51 standard page

311926.304Woodworking ToolsCFR title checked from 1997 on5300.14% of all310inspections$158,132current penalties

Citations: 530
Inspections: 310
Current penalties: $158,132
Initial penalties: $265,716
Share of all citations: 0.14%

1926.304 standard page

321926.251Rigging Equipment for Material HandlingCFR title checked from 1997 on4280.11% of all303inspections$119,017current penalties

Citations: 428
Inspections: 303
Current penalties: $119,017
Initial penalties: $235,082
Share of all citations: 0.11%

1926.251 standard page

331926.5563520.09% of all312inspections$225,928current penalties

Citations: 352
Inspections: 312
Current penalties: $225,928
Initial penalties: $412,773
Share of all citations: 0.09%

1926.556 standard page

341926.105Safety NetsCFR title checked from 1997 on3190.08% of all316inspections$502,628current penalties

Citations: 319
Inspections: 316
Current penalties: $502,628
Initial penalties: $941,555
Share of all citations: 0.08%

1926.105 standard page

351926.351Arc Welding and CuttingCFR title checked from 1997 on3070.08% of all254inspections$81,648current penalties

Citations: 307
Inspections: 254
Current penalties: $81,648
Initial penalties: $137,901
Share of all citations: 0.08%

1926.351 standard page

361926.302Power-Operated Hand ToolsCFR title checked from 1997 on2990.08% of all265inspections$103,868current penalties

Citations: 299
Inspections: 265
Current penalties: $103,868
Initial penalties: $162,552
Share of all citations: 0.08%

1926.302 standard page

371926.303Abrasive Wheels and ToolsCFR title checked from 1997 on2230.06% of all196inspections$69,140current penalties

Citations: 223
Inspections: 196
Current penalties: $69,140
Initial penalties: $111,472
Share of all citations: 0.06%

1926.303 standard page

381926.153Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LP-Gas)CFR title checked from 1997 on1900.05% of all154inspections$59,170current penalties

Citations: 190
Inspections: 154
Current penalties: $59,170
Initial penalties: $92,344
Share of all citations: 0.05%

1926.153 standard page

391926.352Fire Prevention (Welding)CFR title checked from 1997 on1850.05% of all178inspections$54,177current penalties

Citations: 185
Inspections: 178
Current penalties: $54,177
Initial penalties: $99,360
Share of all citations: 0.05%

1926.352 standard page

401926.103Respiratory protectionCFR title checked from 1997 on1810.05% of all142inspections$71,313current penalties

Citations: 181
Inspections: 142
Current penalties: $71,313
Initial penalties: $124,850
Share of all citations: 0.05%

1926.103 standard page

411926.54Nonionizing RadiationCFR title checked from 1997 on1790.05% of all130inspections$10,155current penalties

Citations: 179
Inspections: 130
Current penalties: $10,155
Initial penalties: $25,149
Share of all citations: 0.05%

1926.54 standard page

421926.250General Requirements for StorageCFR title checked from 1997 on1760.05% of all169inspections$38,798current penalties

Citations: 176
Inspections: 169
Current penalties: $38,798
Initial penalties: $68,320
Share of all citations: 0.05%

1926.250 standard page

431926.850Preparatory Operations (Demolition)CFR title checked from 1997 on1650.04% of all116inspections$141,058current penalties

Citations: 165
Inspections: 116
Current penalties: $141,058
Initial penalties: $221,745
Share of all citations: 0.04%

1926.850 standard page

441926.151Fire PreventionCFR title checked from 1997 on1570.04% of all148inspections$36,575current penalties

Citations: 157
Inspections: 148
Current penalties: $36,575
Initial penalties: $54,311
Share of all citations: 0.04%

1926.151 standard page

451926.55Gases, Vapors, Fumes, Dusts, and MistsCFR title checked from 1997 on1460.04% of all73inspections$83,251current penalties

Citations: 146
Inspections: 73
Current penalties: $83,251
Initial penalties: $150,575
Share of all citations: 0.04%

1926.55 standard page

461926.106Working Over or Near WaterCFR title checked from 1997 on1380.04% of all83inspections$86,687current penalties

Citations: 138
Inspections: 83
Current penalties: $86,687
Initial penalties: $178,072
Share of all citations: 0.04%

1926.106 standard page

471926.104Safety Belts, Lifelines, and LanyardsCFR title checked from 1997 on1370.04% of all122inspections$82,361current penalties

Citations: 137
Inspections: 122
Current penalties: $82,361
Initial penalties: $186,969
Share of all citations: 0.04%

1926.104 standard page

481926.600EquipmentCFR title checked from 1997 on1370.04% of all131inspections$30,446current penalties

Citations: 137
Inspections: 131
Current penalties: $30,446
Initial penalties: $50,850
Share of all citations: 0.04%

1926.600 standard page

491926.201SignalingCFR title checked from 1997 on1300.03% of all117inspections$69,735current penalties

Citations: 130
Inspections: 117
Current penalties: $69,735
Initial penalties: $116,565
Share of all citations: 0.03%

1926.201 standard page

501926.200Accident Prevention Signs and TagsCFR title checked from 1997 on1140.03% of all106inspections$42,541current penalties

Citations: 114
Inspections: 106
Current penalties: $42,541
Initial penalties: $84,411
Share of all citations: 0.03%

1926.200 standard page

All citations in this view: 386,434. Share is each standard's citations divided by that total.
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