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, 1980
| Rank | Standard | Citations | Share of all citations | Inspections | Initial penalties | Current penalties |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1910.309 | 14,564 | 9.14% | 6,588 | $1,214,289 | $809,961 |
| 2 | 1910.219Mechanical Power-Transmission ApparatusTitle checked against CFR editions from 1997 on, except 2002. | 9,938 | 6.24% | 4,899 | $963,214 | $689,892 |
| 3 | 1910.212General Requirements for All Machines (Machine Guarding)Title checked against CFR editions from 1997 on, except 2002. | 6,697 | 4.20% | 4,866 | $1,151,278 | $810,037 |
| 4 | 1910.134Respiratory ProtectionTitle checked against CFR editions from 1997 on, except 2002. | 5,897 | 3.70% | 1,973 | $612,006 | $293,859 |
| 5 | 1926.500Scope, application, and definitions applicable to this subpartTitle checked against CFR editions from 1997 on. | 5,347 | 3.36% | 3,651 | $1,170,195 | $757,292 |
| 6 | 1910.215Abrasive Wheel MachineryTitle checked against CFR editions from 1997 on, except 2002. | 5,063 | 3.18% | 3,091 | $233,729 | $165,130 |
| 7 | 1926.400Introduction (Electrical - Construction)Title checked against CFR editions from 1997 on. | 4,678 | 2.94% | 3,837 | $566,179 | $352,058 |
| 8 | 1910.1025LeadTitle checked against CFR editions from 1997 on, except 2025. | 4,596 | 2.89% | 798 | $1,158,429 | $459,627 |
| 9 | 1910.217Mechanical Power PressesTitle checked against CFR editions from 1997 on, except 2002. | 4,146 | 2.60% | 1,299 | $620,319 | $404,380 |
| 10 | 1926.451Scaffolding - General RequirementsTitle checked against CFR editions from 1997 on. | 4,133 | 2.59% | 2,593 | $915,921 | $571,198 |
| 11 | 1910.106 | 4,067 | 2.55% | 2,184 | $328,694 | $209,537 |
| 12 | 1903.2Posting of Notices; Availability of the Act, Regulations and Applicable StandardsTitle checked against CFR editions from 1997 on, except 2002. | 3,597 | 2.26% | 3,596 | $15,690 | $11,521 |
| 13 | 1910.213Woodworking Machinery RequirementsTitle checked against CFR editions from 1997 on, except 2002. | 3,590 | 2.25% | 1,694 | $370,106 | $278,481 |
| 14 | 1910.252General requirementsTitle checked against CFR editions from 1997 on, except 2002. | 3,356 | 2.11% | 2,193 | $400,231 | $187,894 |
| 15 | 1910.23LaddersRewritten effective January 17, 2017. Figures include the earlier text. | 3,345 | 2.10% | 2,421 | $406,231 | $269,776 |
| 16 | 1926.401 | 3,260 | 2.05% | 2,784 | $232,989 | $149,986 |
| 17 | 5A0001General Duty Clause, Section 5(a)(1) | 3,228 | 2.03% | 2,243 | $2,242,664 | $1,399,538 |
| 18 | 1910.22 | 3,113 | 1.95% | 2,539 | $237,121 | $134,534 |
| 19 | 1910.107Spray Finishing Using Flammable and Combustible MaterialsTitle checked against CFR editions from 1997 on, except 2002. | 3,098 | 1.94% | 1,256 | $249,166 | $156,237 |
| 20 | 1926.450Scaffolding - Scope, Application, and DefinitionsTitle checked against CFR editions from 1997 on. | 2,841 | 1.78% | 2,093 | $222,540 | $139,524 |
| 21 | 1910.95Occupational Noise ExposureTitle checked against CFR editions from 1997 on, except 2002. | 2,638 | 1.66% | 1,290 | $840,626 | $490,192 |
| 22 | 1910.178Powered Industrial TrucksTitle checked against CFR editions from 1997 on, except 2002. | 2,491 | 1.56% | 1,808 | $214,210 | $130,888 |
| 23 | 1910.37 | 2,239 | 1.41% | 1,715 | $64,750 | $39,985 |
| 24 | 1904.2 | 2,212 | 1.39% | 2,205 | $21,060 | $13,765 |
| 25 | 1910.157Portable Fire ExtinguishersTitle checked against CFR editions from 1997 on, except 2002. | 2,051 | 1.29% | 1,614 | $11,345 | $8,006 |
| 26 | 1910.1000Air ContaminantsTitle checked against CFR editions from 1997 on, except 2025. | 1,948 | 1.22% | 885 | $321,987 | $166,447 |
| 27 | 1910.179Overhead and Gantry CranesTitle checked against CFR editions from 1997 on, except 2002. | 1,728 | 1.08% | 762 | $293,359 | $173,357 |
| 28 | 1926.350Gas Welding and CuttingTitle checked against CFR editions from 1997 on. | 1,700 | 1.07% | 1,176 | $74,215 | $39,585 |
| 29 | 1910.132General requirementsTitle checked against CFR editions from 1997 on, except 2002. | 1,681 | 1.06% | 1,617 | $420,410 | $276,043 |
| 30 | 1926.550 | 1,657 | 1.04% | 881 | $285,885 | $165,702 |
| 31 | 1926.50Medical services and first aidTitle checked against CFR editions from 1997 on. | 1,519 | 0.95% | 1,235 | $20,910 | $7,005 |
| 32 | 1926.402Applicability (Electrical - Construction)Title checked against CFR editions from 1997 on. | 1,473 | 0.92% | 1,230 | $82,380 | $45,149 |
| 33 | 1926.25HousekeepingTitle checked against CFR editions from 1997 on. | 1,468 | 0.92% | 1,425 | $62,248 | $36,084 |
| 34 | 1910.151Medical Services and First AidTitle checked against CFR editions from 1997 on, except 2002. | 1,465 | 0.92% | 1,409 | $140,263 | $106,491 |
| 35 | 1926.100Head protectionTitle checked against CFR editions from 1997 on. | 1,391 | 0.87% | 1,384 | $151,609 | $112,977 |
| 36 | 1926.28Personal Protective EquipmentTitle checked against CFR editions from 1997 on. | 1,310 | 0.82% | 1,283 | $628,185 | $375,700 |
| 37 | 1926.150Fire Protection (Construction)Title checked against CFR editions from 1997 on. | 1,242 | 0.78% | 952 | $25,915 | $13,047 |
| 38 | 1910.133Eye and Face ProtectionTitle checked against CFR editions from 1997 on, except 2002. | 1,241 | 0.78% | 1,198 | $156,831 | $103,274 |
| 39 | 1926.152 | 1,150 | 0.72% | 966 | $39,395 | $23,626 |
| 40 | 1910.94VentilationTitle checked against CFR editions from 1997 on, except 2002. | 1,121 | 0.70% | 601 | $121,740 | $76,272 |
| 41 | 1910.1001AsbestosTitle checked against CFR editions from 1997 on, except 2025. | 1,061 | 0.67% | 377 | $358,790 | $141,966 |
| 42 | 1910.242Hand and Portable Powered Tools and Equipment, GeneralTitle checked against CFR editions from 1997 on, except 2002. | 1,035 | 0.65% | 991 | $51,358 | $36,149 |
| 43 | 1910.142Temporary Labor CampsTitle checked against CFR editions from 1997 on, except 2002. | 1,017 | 0.64% | 402 | $3,905 | $2,995 |
| 44 | 1910.184SlingsTitle checked against CFR editions from 1997 on, except 2002. | 954 | 0.60% | 495 | $81,875 | $46,794 |
| 45 | 1910.141SanitationTitle checked against CFR editions from 1997 on, except 2002. | 898 | 0.56% | 667 | $47,045 | $24,774 |
| 46 | 1910.176Handling Materials - GeneralTitle checked against CFR editions from 1997 on, except 2002. | 837 | 0.53% | 755 | $103,629 | $70,458 |
| 47 | 1926.652Excavations - Protection of EmployeesTitle checked against CFR editions from 1997 on. | 825 | 0.52% | 629 | $486,508 | $239,793 |
| 48 | 1910.36 | 761 | 0.48% | 685 | $72,530 | $47,587 |
| 49 | 1926.651Excavations - Specific Excavation RequirementsTitle checked against CFR editions from 1997 on. | 736 | 0.46% | 600 | $208,565 | $108,000 |
| 50 | 1926.602Material Handling EquipmentTitle checked against CFR editions from 1997 on. | 687 | 0.43% | 593 | $60,951 | $37,517 |
Order: most citations first. Bars compare the rows shown. Tap a standard for all figures.
11910.30914,5649.14% of all6,588inspections$809,961current penalties
- Citations
- 14,564
- Inspections
- 6,588
- Current penalties
- $809,961
- Initial penalties
- $1,214,289
- Share of all citations
- 9.14%
21910.219Mechanical Power-Transmission ApparatusCFR title checked from 1997 on, except 20029,9386.24% of all4,899inspections$689,892current penalties
- Citations
- 9,938
- Inspections
- 4,899
- Current penalties
- $689,892
- Initial penalties
- $963,214
- Share of all citations
- 6.24%
31910.212General Requirements for All Machines (Machine Guarding)CFR title checked from 1997 on, except 20026,6974.20% of all4,866inspections$810,037current penalties
- Citations
- 6,697
- Inspections
- 4,866
- Current penalties
- $810,037
- Initial penalties
- $1,151,278
- Share of all citations
- 4.20%
41910.134Respiratory ProtectionCFR title checked from 1997 on, except 20025,8973.70% of all1,973inspections$293,859current penalties
- Citations
- 5,897
- Inspections
- 1,973
- Current penalties
- $293,859
- Initial penalties
- $612,006
- Share of all citations
- 3.70%
51926.500Scope, application, and definitions applicable to this subpartCFR title checked from 1997 on5,3473.36% of all3,651inspections$757,292current penalties
- Citations
- 5,347
- Inspections
- 3,651
- Current penalties
- $757,292
- Initial penalties
- $1,170,195
- Share of all citations
- 3.36%
61910.215Abrasive Wheel MachineryCFR title checked from 1997 on, except 20025,0633.18% of all3,091inspections$165,130current penalties
- Citations
- 5,063
- Inspections
- 3,091
- Current penalties
- $165,130
- Initial penalties
- $233,729
- Share of all citations
- 3.18%
71926.400Introduction (Electrical - Construction)CFR title checked from 1997 on4,6782.94% of all3,837inspections$352,058current penalties
- Citations
- 4,678
- Inspections
- 3,837
- Current penalties
- $352,058
- Initial penalties
- $566,179
- Share of all citations
- 2.94%
81910.1025LeadCFR title checked from 1997 on, except 20254,5962.89% of all798inspections$459,627current penalties
- Citations
- 4,596
- Inspections
- 798
- Current penalties
- $459,627
- Initial penalties
- $1,158,429
- Share of all citations
- 2.89%
91910.217Mechanical Power PressesCFR title checked from 1997 on, except 20024,1462.60% of all1,299inspections$404,380current penalties
- Citations
- 4,146
- Inspections
- 1,299
- Current penalties
- $404,380
- Initial penalties
- $620,319
- Share of all citations
- 2.60%
101926.451Scaffolding - General RequirementsCFR title checked from 1997 on4,1332.59% of all2,593inspections$571,198current penalties
- Citations
- 4,133
- Inspections
- 2,593
- Current penalties
- $571,198
- Initial penalties
- $915,921
- Share of all citations
- 2.59%
111910.1064,0672.55% of all2,184inspections$209,537current penalties
- Citations
- 4,067
- Inspections
- 2,184
- Current penalties
- $209,537
- Initial penalties
- $328,694
- Share of all citations
- 2.55%
121903.2Posting of Notices; Availability of the Act, Regulations and Applicable StandardsCFR title checked from 1997 on, except 20023,5972.26% of all3,596inspections$11,521current penalties
- Citations
- 3,597
- Inspections
- 3,596
- Current penalties
- $11,521
- Initial penalties
- $15,690
- Share of all citations
- 2.26%
131910.213Woodworking Machinery RequirementsCFR title checked from 1997 on, except 20023,5902.25% of all1,694inspections$278,481current penalties
- Citations
- 3,590
- Inspections
- 1,694
- Current penalties
- $278,481
- Initial penalties
- $370,106
- Share of all citations
- 2.25%
141910.252General requirementsCFR title checked from 1997 on, except 20023,3562.11% of all2,193inspections$187,894current penalties
- Citations
- 3,356
- Inspections
- 2,193
- Current penalties
- $187,894
- Initial penalties
- $400,231
- Share of all citations
- 2.11%
151910.23LaddersRewritten 2017; includes earlier text3,3452.10% of all2,421inspections$269,776current penalties
- Citations
- 3,345
- Inspections
- 2,421
- Current penalties
- $269,776
- Initial penalties
- $406,231
- Share of all citations
- 2.10%
161926.4013,2602.05% of all2,784inspections$149,986current penalties
- Citations
- 3,260
- Inspections
- 2,784
- Current penalties
- $149,986
- Initial penalties
- $232,989
- Share of all citations
- 2.05%
175A0001General Duty Clause, Section 5(a)(1)3,2282.03% of all2,243inspections$1,399,538current penalties
- Citations
- 3,228
- Inspections
- 2,243
- Current penalties
- $1,399,538
- Initial penalties
- $2,242,664
- Share of all citations
- 2.03%
181910.223,1131.95% of all2,539inspections$134,534current penalties
- Citations
- 3,113
- Inspections
- 2,539
- Current penalties
- $134,534
- Initial penalties
- $237,121
- Share of all citations
- 1.95%
191910.107Spray Finishing Using Flammable and Combustible MaterialsCFR title checked from 1997 on, except 20023,0981.94% of all1,256inspections$156,237current penalties
- Citations
- 3,098
- Inspections
- 1,256
- Current penalties
- $156,237
- Initial penalties
- $249,166
- Share of all citations
- 1.94%
201926.450Scaffolding - Scope, Application, and DefinitionsCFR title checked from 1997 on2,8411.78% of all2,093inspections$139,524current penalties
- Citations
- 2,841
- Inspections
- 2,093
- Current penalties
- $139,524
- Initial penalties
- $222,540
- Share of all citations
- 1.78%
211910.95Occupational Noise ExposureCFR title checked from 1997 on, except 20022,6381.66% of all1,290inspections$490,192current penalties
- Citations
- 2,638
- Inspections
- 1,290
- Current penalties
- $490,192
- Initial penalties
- $840,626
- Share of all citations
- 1.66%
221910.178Powered Industrial TrucksCFR title checked from 1997 on, except 20022,4911.56% of all1,808inspections$130,888current penalties
- Citations
- 2,491
- Inspections
- 1,808
- Current penalties
- $130,888
- Initial penalties
- $214,210
- Share of all citations
- 1.56%
231910.372,2391.41% of all1,715inspections$39,985current penalties
- Citations
- 2,239
- Inspections
- 1,715
- Current penalties
- $39,985
- Initial penalties
- $64,750
- Share of all citations
- 1.41%
241904.22,2121.39% of all2,205inspections$13,765current penalties
- Citations
- 2,212
- Inspections
- 2,205
- Current penalties
- $13,765
- Initial penalties
- $21,060
- Share of all citations
- 1.39%
251910.157Portable Fire ExtinguishersCFR title checked from 1997 on, except 20022,0511.29% of all1,614inspections$8,006current penalties
- Citations
- 2,051
- Inspections
- 1,614
- Current penalties
- $8,006
- Initial penalties
- $11,345
- Share of all citations
- 1.29%
261910.1000Air ContaminantsCFR title checked from 1997 on, except 20251,9481.22% of all885inspections$166,447current penalties
- Citations
- 1,948
- Inspections
- 885
- Current penalties
- $166,447
- Initial penalties
- $321,987
- Share of all citations
- 1.22%
271910.179Overhead and Gantry CranesCFR title checked from 1997 on, except 20021,7281.08% of all762inspections$173,357current penalties
- Citations
- 1,728
- Inspections
- 762
- Current penalties
- $173,357
- Initial penalties
- $293,359
- Share of all citations
- 1.08%
281926.350Gas Welding and CuttingCFR title checked from 1997 on1,7001.07% of all1,176inspections$39,585current penalties
- Citations
- 1,700
- Inspections
- 1,176
- Current penalties
- $39,585
- Initial penalties
- $74,215
- Share of all citations
- 1.07%
291910.132General requirementsCFR title checked from 1997 on, except 20021,6811.06% of all1,617inspections$276,043current penalties
- Citations
- 1,681
- Inspections
- 1,617
- Current penalties
- $276,043
- Initial penalties
- $420,410
- Share of all citations
- 1.06%
301926.5501,6571.04% of all881inspections$165,702current penalties
- Citations
- 1,657
- Inspections
- 881
- Current penalties
- $165,702
- Initial penalties
- $285,885
- Share of all citations
- 1.04%
311926.50Medical services and first aidCFR title checked from 1997 on1,5190.95% of all1,235inspections$7,005current penalties
- Citations
- 1,519
- Inspections
- 1,235
- Current penalties
- $7,005
- Initial penalties
- $20,910
- Share of all citations
- 0.95%
321926.402Applicability (Electrical - Construction)CFR title checked from 1997 on1,4730.92% of all1,230inspections$45,149current penalties
- Citations
- 1,473
- Inspections
- 1,230
- Current penalties
- $45,149
- Initial penalties
- $82,380
- Share of all citations
- 0.92%
331926.25HousekeepingCFR title checked from 1997 on1,4680.92% of all1,425inspections$36,084current penalties
- Citations
- 1,468
- Inspections
- 1,425
- Current penalties
- $36,084
- Initial penalties
- $62,248
- Share of all citations
- 0.92%
341910.151Medical Services and First AidCFR title checked from 1997 on, except 20021,4650.92% of all1,409inspections$106,491current penalties
- Citations
- 1,465
- Inspections
- 1,409
- Current penalties
- $106,491
- Initial penalties
- $140,263
- Share of all citations
- 0.92%
351926.100Head protectionCFR title checked from 1997 on1,3910.87% of all1,384inspections$112,977current penalties
- Citations
- 1,391
- Inspections
- 1,384
- Current penalties
- $112,977
- Initial penalties
- $151,609
- Share of all citations
- 0.87%
361926.28Personal Protective EquipmentCFR title checked from 1997 on1,3100.82% of all1,283inspections$375,700current penalties
- Citations
- 1,310
- Inspections
- 1,283
- Current penalties
- $375,700
- Initial penalties
- $628,185
- Share of all citations
- 0.82%
371926.150Fire Protection (Construction)CFR title checked from 1997 on1,2420.78% of all952inspections$13,047current penalties
- Citations
- 1,242
- Inspections
- 952
- Current penalties
- $13,047
- Initial penalties
- $25,915
- Share of all citations
- 0.78%
381910.133Eye and Face ProtectionCFR title checked from 1997 on, except 20021,2410.78% of all1,198inspections$103,274current penalties
- Citations
- 1,241
- Inspections
- 1,198
- Current penalties
- $103,274
- Initial penalties
- $156,831
- Share of all citations
- 0.78%
391926.1521,1500.72% of all966inspections$23,626current penalties
- Citations
- 1,150
- Inspections
- 966
- Current penalties
- $23,626
- Initial penalties
- $39,395
- Share of all citations
- 0.72%
401910.94VentilationCFR title checked from 1997 on, except 20021,1210.70% of all601inspections$76,272current penalties
- Citations
- 1,121
- Inspections
- 601
- Current penalties
- $76,272
- Initial penalties
- $121,740
- Share of all citations
- 0.70%
411910.1001AsbestosCFR title checked from 1997 on, except 20251,0610.67% of all377inspections$141,966current penalties
- Citations
- 1,061
- Inspections
- 377
- Current penalties
- $141,966
- Initial penalties
- $358,790
- Share of all citations
- 0.67%
421910.242Hand and Portable Powered Tools and Equipment, GeneralCFR title checked from 1997 on, except 20021,0350.65% of all991inspections$36,149current penalties
- Citations
- 1,035
- Inspections
- 991
- Current penalties
- $36,149
- Initial penalties
- $51,358
- Share of all citations
- 0.65%
431910.142Temporary Labor CampsCFR title checked from 1997 on, except 20021,0170.64% of all402inspections$2,995current penalties
- Citations
- 1,017
- Inspections
- 402
- Current penalties
- $2,995
- Initial penalties
- $3,905
- Share of all citations
- 0.64%
441910.184SlingsCFR title checked from 1997 on, except 20029540.60% of all495inspections$46,794current penalties
- Citations
- 954
- Inspections
- 495
- Current penalties
- $46,794
- Initial penalties
- $81,875
- Share of all citations
- 0.60%
451910.141SanitationCFR title checked from 1997 on, except 20028980.56% of all667inspections$24,774current penalties
- Citations
- 898
- Inspections
- 667
- Current penalties
- $24,774
- Initial penalties
- $47,045
- Share of all citations
- 0.56%
461910.176Handling Materials - GeneralCFR title checked from 1997 on, except 20028370.53% of all755inspections$70,458current penalties
- Citations
- 837
- Inspections
- 755
- Current penalties
- $70,458
- Initial penalties
- $103,629
- Share of all citations
- 0.53%
471926.652Excavations - Protection of EmployeesCFR title checked from 1997 on8250.52% of all629inspections$239,793current penalties
- Citations
- 825
- Inspections
- 629
- Current penalties
- $239,793
- Initial penalties
- $486,508
- Share of all citations
- 0.52%
481910.367610.48% of all685inspections$47,587current penalties
- Citations
- 761
- Inspections
- 685
- Current penalties
- $47,587
- Initial penalties
- $72,530
- Share of all citations
- 0.48%
491926.651Excavations - Specific Excavation RequirementsCFR title checked from 1997 on7360.46% of all600inspections$108,000current penalties
- Citations
- 736
- Inspections
- 600
- Current penalties
- $108,000
- Initial penalties
- $208,565
- Share of all citations
- 0.46%
501926.602Material Handling EquipmentCFR title checked from 1997 on6870.43% of all593inspections$37,517current penalties
- Citations
- 687
- Inspections
- 593
- Current penalties
- $37,517
- Initial penalties
- $60,951
- Share of all citations
- 0.43%
- All citations in this view: 159,303. 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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