Most Cited OSHA Standards

OSHA citation items, federal and State Plan, by year issued. Data through November 13, 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, 1993

29 CFR part 1926, Safety and Health Regulations for Construction: 77,020 citations, 21.6% 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.	15,239	4.27%	7,731	$3,964,657	$2,406,236
2	1926.451Scaffolding - General RequirementsTitle checked against CFR editions from 1997 on.	7,290	2.04%	3,547	$7,012,598	$4,314,100
3	1926.404Electrical - Wiring Design and Protection (Construction)Title checked against CFR editions from 1997 on.	5,018	1.41%	4,119	$2,439,175	$1,449,234
4	1926.405Electrical - Wiring Methods (Construction)Title checked against CFR editions from 1997 on.	4,283	1.20%	3,222	$1,305,282	$787,813
5	1926.500Scope, application, and definitions applicable to this subpartTitle checked against CFR editions from 1997 on.	3,815	1.07%	2,917	$4,511,508	$2,704,141
6	1926.651Excavations - Specific Excavation RequirementsTitle checked against CFR editions from 1997 on.	2,756	0.77%	1,631	$4,378,056	$2,576,569
7	1926.20General Safety and Health ProvisionsTitle checked against CFR editions from 1997 on.	2,501	0.70%	2,052	$1,617,399	$919,655
8	1926.1052Stairways (Construction)Title checked against CFR editions from 1997 on.	2,354	0.66%	1,784	$847,217	$496,477
9	1926.1053Ladders (Construction)Title checked against CFR editions from 1997 on.	2,337	0.66%	1,798	$1,243,740	$750,606
10	1926.21Safety Training and EducationTitle checked against CFR editions from 1997 on.	2,056	0.58%	2,023	$2,858,188	$1,531,750
11	1926.50Medical services and first aidTitle checked against CFR editions from 1997 on.	1,970	0.55%	1,636	$328,625	$177,926
12	1926.403Electrical - General Requirements (Construction)Title checked against CFR editions from 1997 on.	1,907	0.53%	1,639	$875,901	$541,725
13	1926.152	1,839	0.52%	1,507	$477,972	$283,447
14	1926.100Head protectionTitle checked against CFR editions from 1997 on.	1,769	0.50%	1,762	$1,127,659	$725,799
15	1926.652Excavations - Protection of EmployeesTitle checked against CFR editions from 1997 on.	1,757	0.49%	1,579	$5,872,961	$3,092,544
16	1926.150Fire Protection (Construction)Title checked against CFR editions from 1997 on.	1,612	0.45%	1,400	$331,183	$193,796
17	1926.550	1,568	0.44%	705	$1,385,081	$841,906
18	1926.602Material Handling EquipmentTitle checked against CFR editions from 1997 on.	1,535	0.43%	1,255	$727,755	$446,969
19	1926.350Gas Welding and CuttingTitle checked against CFR editions from 1997 on.	1,475	0.41%	1,090	$638,602	$409,514
20	1926.28Personal Protective EquipmentTitle checked against CFR editions from 1997 on.	1,045	0.29%	1,039	$1,102,898	$618,727
21	1926.416Electrical - Safety Requirements (Construction)Title checked against CFR editions from 1997 on.	916	0.26%	860	$451,631	$252,210
22	1926.25HousekeepingTitle checked against CFR editions from 1997 on.	838	0.23%	822	$292,886	$179,571
23	1926.58	716	0.20%	326	$770,760	$570,340
24	1926.300General requirementsTitle checked against CFR editions from 1997 on.	671	0.19%	652	$421,713	$264,192
25	1926.51Sanitation (Construction)Title checked against CFR editions from 1997 on.	658	0.18%	585	$141,356	$72,403
26	1926.1060Stairways and Ladders - Training (Construction)Title checked against CFR editions from 1997 on.	658	0.18%	630	$178,802	$96,841
27	1926.1051Stairways - General Requirements (Construction)Title checked against CFR editions from 1997 on.	641	0.18%	632	$349,300	$202,914
28	1926.701Concrete and Masonry Construction - General RequirementsTitle checked against CFR editions from 1997 on.	622	0.17%	620	$656,069	$384,113
29	1926.601Motor VehiclesTitle checked against CFR editions from 1997 on.	573	0.16%	474	$263,532	$168,546
30	1926.102Eye and face protectionTitle checked against CFR editions from 1997 on.	510	0.14%	505	$304,142	$186,056
31	1926.304Woodworking ToolsTitle checked against CFR editions from 1997 on.	470	0.13%	288	$197,262	$132,637
32	1926.251Rigging Equipment for Material HandlingTitle checked against CFR editions from 1997 on.	372	0.10%	274	$223,990	$121,858
33	1926.556	350	0.10%	309	$338,770	$212,902
34	1926.33Access to Employee Exposure and Medical RecordsTitle checked against CFR editions from 1997 on.	339	0.10%	155	$1,700	$950
35	1926.105Safety NetsTitle checked against CFR editions from 1997 on.	320	0.09%	316	$1,055,674	$506,132
36	1926.62LeadTitle checked against CFR editions from 1997 on.	280	0.08%	40	$298,575	$152,011
37	1926.351Arc Welding and CuttingTitle checked against CFR editions from 1997 on.	280	0.08%	227	$124,375	$73,055
38	1926.302Power-Operated Hand ToolsTitle checked against CFR editions from 1997 on.	273	0.08%	246	$117,710	$76,730
39	1926.303Abrasive Wheels and ToolsTitle checked against CFR editions from 1997 on.	212	0.06%	190	$107,593	$68,730
40	1926.103Respiratory protectionTitle checked against CFR editions from 1997 on.	196	0.05%	140	$92,183	$45,433
41	1926.352Fire Prevention (Welding)Title checked against CFR editions from 1997 on.	178	0.05%	167	$97,475	$67,080
42	1926.153Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LP-Gas)Title checked against CFR editions from 1997 on.	172	0.05%	150	$70,880	$41,261
43	1926.106Working Over or Near WaterTitle checked against CFR editions from 1997 on.	148	0.04%	90	$209,858	$103,620
44	1926.201SignalingTitle checked against CFR editions from 1997 on.	143	0.04%	123	$108,027	$68,922
45	1926.250General Requirements for StorageTitle checked against CFR editions from 1997 on.	137	0.04%	131	$54,940	$34,583
46	1926.104Safety Belts, Lifelines, and LanyardsTitle checked against CFR editions from 1997 on.	128	0.04%	117	$150,035	$92,138
47	1926.600EquipmentTitle checked against CFR editions from 1997 on.	117	0.03%	116	$57,205	$36,388
48	1926.55Gases, Vapors, Fumes, Dusts, and MistsTitle checked against CFR editions from 1997 on.	115	0.03%	60	$99,004	$56,447
49	1926.200Accident Prevention Signs and TagsTitle checked against CFR editions from 1997 on.	114	0.03%	110	$62,171	$41,747
50	1926.95Criteria for personal protective equipmentTitle checked against CFR editions from 1997 on.	111	0.03%	108	$425,631	$158,379

CitationsInspectionsPenalties

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11926.59Hazard CommunicationCFR title checked from 1997 on15,2394.27% of all7,731inspections$2,406,236current penalties

Citations: 15,239
Inspections: 7,731
Current penalties: $2,406,236
Initial penalties: $3,964,657
Share of all citations: 4.27%

1926.59 standard page

21926.451Scaffolding - General RequirementsCFR title checked from 1997 on7,2902.04% of all3,547inspections$4,314,100current penalties

Citations: 7,290
Inspections: 3,547
Current penalties: $4,314,100
Initial penalties: $7,012,598
Share of all citations: 2.04%

1926.451 standard page

31926.404Electrical - Wiring Design and Protection (Construction)CFR title checked from 1997 on5,0181.41% of all4,119inspections$1,449,234current penalties

Citations: 5,018
Inspections: 4,119
Current penalties: $1,449,234
Initial penalties: $2,439,175
Share of all citations: 1.41%

1926.404 standard page

41926.405Electrical - Wiring Methods (Construction)CFR title checked from 1997 on4,2831.20% of all3,222inspections$787,813current penalties

Citations: 4,283
Inspections: 3,222
Current penalties: $787,813
Initial penalties: $1,305,282
Share of all citations: 1.20%

1926.405 standard page

51926.500Scope, application, and definitions applicable to this subpartCFR title checked from 1997 on3,8151.07% of all2,917inspections$2,704,141current penalties

Citations: 3,815
Inspections: 2,917
Current penalties: $2,704,141
Initial penalties: $4,511,508
Share of all citations: 1.07%

1926.500 standard page

61926.651Excavations - Specific Excavation RequirementsCFR title checked from 1997 on2,7560.77% of all1,631inspections$2,576,569current penalties

Citations: 2,756
Inspections: 1,631
Current penalties: $2,576,569
Initial penalties: $4,378,056
Share of all citations: 0.77%

1926.651 standard page

71926.20General Safety and Health ProvisionsCFR title checked from 1997 on2,5010.70% of all2,052inspections$919,655current penalties

Citations: 2,501
Inspections: 2,052
Current penalties: $919,655
Initial penalties: $1,617,399
Share of all citations: 0.70%

1926.20 standard page

81926.1052Stairways (Construction)CFR title checked from 1997 on2,3540.66% of all1,784inspections$496,477current penalties

Citations: 2,354
Inspections: 1,784
Current penalties: $496,477
Initial penalties: $847,217
Share of all citations: 0.66%

1926.1052 standard page

91926.1053Ladders (Construction)CFR title checked from 1997 on2,3370.66% of all1,798inspections$750,606current penalties

Citations: 2,337
Inspections: 1,798
Current penalties: $750,606
Initial penalties: $1,243,740
Share of all citations: 0.66%

1926.1053 standard page

101926.21Safety Training and EducationCFR title checked from 1997 on2,0560.58% of all2,023inspections$1,531,750current penalties

Citations: 2,056
Inspections: 2,023
Current penalties: $1,531,750
Initial penalties: $2,858,188
Share of all citations: 0.58%

1926.21 standard page

111926.50Medical services and first aidCFR title checked from 1997 on1,9700.55% of all1,636inspections$177,926current penalties

Citations: 1,970
Inspections: 1,636
Current penalties: $177,926
Initial penalties: $328,625
Share of all citations: 0.55%

1926.50 standard page

121926.403Electrical - General Requirements (Construction)CFR title checked from 1997 on1,9070.53% of all1,639inspections$541,725current penalties

Citations: 1,907
Inspections: 1,639
Current penalties: $541,725
Initial penalties: $875,901
Share of all citations: 0.53%

1926.403 standard page

131926.1521,8390.52% of all1,507inspections$283,447current penalties

Citations: 1,839
Inspections: 1,507
Current penalties: $283,447
Initial penalties: $477,972
Share of all citations: 0.52%

1926.152 standard page

141926.100Head protectionCFR title checked from 1997 on1,7690.50% of all1,762inspections$725,799current penalties

Citations: 1,769
Inspections: 1,762
Current penalties: $725,799
Initial penalties: $1,127,659
Share of all citations: 0.50%

1926.100 standard page

151926.652Excavations - Protection of EmployeesCFR title checked from 1997 on1,7570.49% of all1,579inspections$3,092,544current penalties

Citations: 1,757
Inspections: 1,579
Current penalties: $3,092,544
Initial penalties: $5,872,961
Share of all citations: 0.49%

1926.652 standard page

161926.150Fire Protection (Construction)CFR title checked from 1997 on1,6120.45% of all1,400inspections$193,796current penalties

Citations: 1,612
Inspections: 1,400
Current penalties: $193,796
Initial penalties: $331,183
Share of all citations: 0.45%

1926.150 standard page

171926.5501,5680.44% of all705inspections$841,906current penalties

Citations: 1,568
Inspections: 705
Current penalties: $841,906
Initial penalties: $1,385,081
Share of all citations: 0.44%

1926.550 standard page

181926.602Material Handling EquipmentCFR title checked from 1997 on1,5350.43% of all1,255inspections$446,969current penalties

Citations: 1,535
Inspections: 1,255
Current penalties: $446,969
Initial penalties: $727,755
Share of all citations: 0.43%

1926.602 standard page

191926.350Gas Welding and CuttingCFR title checked from 1997 on1,4750.41% of all1,090inspections$409,514current penalties

Citations: 1,475
Inspections: 1,090
Current penalties: $409,514
Initial penalties: $638,602
Share of all citations: 0.41%

1926.350 standard page

201926.28Personal Protective EquipmentCFR title checked from 1997 on1,0450.29% of all1,039inspections$618,727current penalties

Citations: 1,045
Inspections: 1,039
Current penalties: $618,727
Initial penalties: $1,102,898
Share of all citations: 0.29%

1926.28 standard page

211926.416Electrical - Safety Requirements (Construction)CFR title checked from 1997 on9160.26% of all860inspections$252,210current penalties

Citations: 916
Inspections: 860
Current penalties: $252,210
Initial penalties: $451,631
Share of all citations: 0.26%

1926.416 standard page

221926.25HousekeepingCFR title checked from 1997 on8380.23% of all822inspections$179,571current penalties

Citations: 838
Inspections: 822
Current penalties: $179,571
Initial penalties: $292,886
Share of all citations: 0.23%

1926.25 standard page

231926.587160.20% of all326inspections$570,340current penalties

Citations: 716
Inspections: 326
Current penalties: $570,340
Initial penalties: $770,760
Share of all citations: 0.20%

1926.58 standard page

241926.300General requirementsCFR title checked from 1997 on6710.19% of all652inspections$264,192current penalties

Citations: 671
Inspections: 652
Current penalties: $264,192
Initial penalties: $421,713
Share of all citations: 0.19%

1926.300 standard page

251926.51Sanitation (Construction)CFR title checked from 1997 on6580.18% of all585inspections$72,403current penalties

Citations: 658
Inspections: 585
Current penalties: $72,403
Initial penalties: $141,356
Share of all citations: 0.18%

1926.51 standard page

261926.1060Stairways and Ladders - Training (Construction)CFR title checked from 1997 on6580.18% of all630inspections$96,841current penalties

Citations: 658
Inspections: 630
Current penalties: $96,841
Initial penalties: $178,802
Share of all citations: 0.18%

1926.1060 standard page

271926.1051Stairways - General Requirements (Construction)CFR title checked from 1997 on6410.18% of all632inspections$202,914current penalties

Citations: 641
Inspections: 632
Current penalties: $202,914
Initial penalties: $349,300
Share of all citations: 0.18%

1926.1051 standard page

281926.701Concrete and Masonry Construction - General RequirementsCFR title checked from 1997 on6220.17% of all620inspections$384,113current penalties

Citations: 622
Inspections: 620
Current penalties: $384,113
Initial penalties: $656,069
Share of all citations: 0.17%

1926.701 standard page

291926.601Motor VehiclesCFR title checked from 1997 on5730.16% of all474inspections$168,546current penalties

Citations: 573
Inspections: 474
Current penalties: $168,546
Initial penalties: $263,532
Share of all citations: 0.16%

1926.601 standard page

301926.102Eye and face protectionCFR title checked from 1997 on5100.14% of all505inspections$186,056current penalties

Citations: 510
Inspections: 505
Current penalties: $186,056
Initial penalties: $304,142
Share of all citations: 0.14%

1926.102 standard page

311926.304Woodworking ToolsCFR title checked from 1997 on4700.13% of all288inspections$132,637current penalties

Citations: 470
Inspections: 288
Current penalties: $132,637
Initial penalties: $197,262
Share of all citations: 0.13%

1926.304 standard page

321926.251Rigging Equipment for Material HandlingCFR title checked from 1997 on3720.10% of all274inspections$121,858current penalties

Citations: 372
Inspections: 274
Current penalties: $121,858
Initial penalties: $223,990
Share of all citations: 0.10%

1926.251 standard page

331926.5563500.10% of all309inspections$212,902current penalties

Citations: 350
Inspections: 309
Current penalties: $212,902
Initial penalties: $338,770
Share of all citations: 0.10%

1926.556 standard page

341926.33Access to Employee Exposure and Medical RecordsCFR title checked from 1997 on3390.10% of all155inspections$950current penalties

Citations: 339
Inspections: 155
Current penalties: $950
Initial penalties: $1,700
Share of all citations: 0.10%

1926.33 standard page

351926.105Safety NetsCFR title checked from 1997 on3200.09% of all316inspections$506,132current penalties

Citations: 320
Inspections: 316
Current penalties: $506,132
Initial penalties: $1,055,674
Share of all citations: 0.09%

1926.105 standard page

361926.62LeadCFR title checked from 1997 on2800.08% of all40inspections$152,011current penalties

Citations: 280
Inspections: 40
Current penalties: $152,011
Initial penalties: $298,575
Share of all citations: 0.08%

1926.62 standard page

371926.351Arc Welding and CuttingCFR title checked from 1997 on2800.08% of all227inspections$73,055current penalties

Citations: 280
Inspections: 227
Current penalties: $73,055
Initial penalties: $124,375
Share of all citations: 0.08%

1926.351 standard page

381926.302Power-Operated Hand ToolsCFR title checked from 1997 on2730.08% of all246inspections$76,730current penalties

Citations: 273
Inspections: 246
Current penalties: $76,730
Initial penalties: $117,710
Share of all citations: 0.08%

1926.302 standard page

391926.303Abrasive Wheels and ToolsCFR title checked from 1997 on2120.06% of all190inspections$68,730current penalties

Citations: 212
Inspections: 190
Current penalties: $68,730
Initial penalties: $107,593
Share of all citations: 0.06%

1926.303 standard page

401926.103Respiratory protectionCFR title checked from 1997 on1960.05% of all140inspections$45,433current penalties

Citations: 196
Inspections: 140
Current penalties: $45,433
Initial penalties: $92,183
Share of all citations: 0.05%

1926.103 standard page

411926.352Fire Prevention (Welding)CFR title checked from 1997 on1780.05% of all167inspections$67,080current penalties

Citations: 178
Inspections: 167
Current penalties: $67,080
Initial penalties: $97,475
Share of all citations: 0.05%

1926.352 standard page

421926.153Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LP-Gas)CFR title checked from 1997 on1720.05% of all150inspections$41,261current penalties

Citations: 172
Inspections: 150
Current penalties: $41,261
Initial penalties: $70,880
Share of all citations: 0.05%

1926.153 standard page

431926.106Working Over or Near WaterCFR title checked from 1997 on1480.04% of all90inspections$103,620current penalties

Citations: 148
Inspections: 90
Current penalties: $103,620
Initial penalties: $209,858
Share of all citations: 0.04%

1926.106 standard page

441926.201SignalingCFR title checked from 1997 on1430.04% of all123inspections$68,922current penalties

Citations: 143
Inspections: 123
Current penalties: $68,922
Initial penalties: $108,027
Share of all citations: 0.04%

1926.201 standard page

451926.250General Requirements for StorageCFR title checked from 1997 on1370.04% of all131inspections$34,583current penalties

Citations: 137
Inspections: 131
Current penalties: $34,583
Initial penalties: $54,940
Share of all citations: 0.04%

1926.250 standard page

461926.104Safety Belts, Lifelines, and LanyardsCFR title checked from 1997 on1280.04% of all117inspections$92,138current penalties

Citations: 128
Inspections: 117
Current penalties: $92,138
Initial penalties: $150,035
Share of all citations: 0.04%

1926.104 standard page

471926.600EquipmentCFR title checked from 1997 on1170.03% of all116inspections$36,388current penalties

Citations: 117
Inspections: 116
Current penalties: $36,388
Initial penalties: $57,205
Share of all citations: 0.03%

1926.600 standard page

481926.55Gases, Vapors, Fumes, Dusts, and MistsCFR title checked from 1997 on1150.03% of all60inspections$56,447current penalties

Citations: 115
Inspections: 60
Current penalties: $56,447
Initial penalties: $99,004
Share of all citations: 0.03%

1926.55 standard page

491926.200Accident Prevention Signs and TagsCFR title checked from 1997 on1140.03% of all110inspections$41,747current penalties

Citations: 114
Inspections: 110
Current penalties: $41,747
Initial penalties: $62,171
Share of all citations: 0.03%

1926.200 standard page

501926.95Criteria for personal protective equipmentCFR title checked from 1997 on1110.03% of all108inspections$158,379current penalties

Citations: 111
Inspections: 108
Current penalties: $158,379
Initial penalties: $425,631
Share of all citations: 0.03%

1926.95 standard page

All citations in this view: 356,765. Share is each standard's citations divided by that total.
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