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

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.	31,112	8.05%	13,307	$13,543,647	$7,328,264
2	1926.59Hazard CommunicationTitle checked against CFR editions from 1997 on.	18,454	4.78%	8,937	$5,271,541	$3,156,431
3	1910.305Wiring methods, components, and equipment for general useTitle checked against CFR editions from 1997 on, except 2002.	10,698	2.77%	6,325	$3,695,867	$1,961,566
4	1910.147The control of hazardous energy (lockout/tagout)Title checked against CFR editions from 1997 on, except 2002.	9,401	2.43%	6,234	$9,206,286	$5,126,103
5	1910.219Mechanical Power-Transmission ApparatusTitle checked against CFR editions from 1997 on, except 2002.	8,394	2.17%	4,399	$5,234,247	$2,858,049
6	1910.303	7,375	1.91%	5,145	$3,681,345	$2,071,844
7	1926.451Scaffolding - General RequirementsTitle checked against CFR editions from 1997 on.	7,084	1.83%	3,496	$7,079,422	$4,220,722
8	1910.212General Requirements for All Machines (Machine Guarding)Title checked against CFR editions from 1997 on, except 2002.	6,864	1.78%	5,263	$7,299,210	$4,102,934
9	1910.215Abrasive Wheel MachineryTitle checked against CFR editions from 1997 on, except 2002.	6,751	1.75%	4,152	$2,460,760	$1,432,508
10	1910.157Portable Fire ExtinguishersTitle checked against CFR editions from 1997 on, except 2002.	6,658	1.72%	4,740	$1,750,595	$971,297
11	1910.134Respiratory ProtectionTitle checked against CFR editions from 1997 on, except 2002.	6,491	1.68%	3,319	$2,494,863	$1,345,167
12	1910.304Wiring design and protectionTitle checked against CFR editions from 1997 on, except 2002.	5,669	1.47%	4,337	$2,736,187	$1,523,614
13	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
14	1910.106	5,336	1.38%	3,274	$2,551,384	$1,452,850
15	1910.37	5,263	1.36%	3,826	$2,299,710	$1,209,735
16	1926.405Electrical - Wiring Methods (Construction)Title checked against CFR editions from 1997 on.	4,681	1.21%	3,509	$1,613,308	$878,600
17	1904.2	4,563	1.18%	4,478	$1,620,158	$873,202
18	1910.213Woodworking Machinery RequirementsTitle checked against CFR editions from 1997 on, except 2002.	4,349	1.13%	2,049	$2,404,562	$1,315,640
19	1910.23LaddersRewritten effective January 17, 2017. Figures include the earlier text.	4,334	1.12%	3,305	$2,968,786	$1,677,297
20	1910.22	3,930	1.02%	3,369	$1,874,313	$902,036
21	1903.2Posting of Notices; Availability of the Act, Regulations and Applicable StandardsTitle checked against CFR editions from 1997 on, except 2002.	3,911	1.01%	3,908	$892,434	$520,165
22	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
23	1910.107Spray Finishing Using Flammable and Combustible MaterialsTitle checked against CFR editions from 1997 on, except 2002.	3,770	0.98%	1,469	$1,829,309	$980,643
24	1910.20	3,518	0.91%	1,649	$227,908	$123,191
25	1926.651Excavations - Specific Excavation RequirementsTitle checked against CFR editions from 1997 on.	3,140	0.81%	1,850	$4,607,372	$2,526,911
26	1910.151Medical Services and First AidTitle checked against CFR editions from 1997 on, except 2002.	3,041	0.79%	2,967	$2,060,579	$1,105,052
27	1910.1025LeadTitle checked against CFR editions from 1997 on, except 2025.	2,853	0.74%	763	$2,259,813	$1,315,770
28	1910.95Occupational Noise ExposureTitle checked against CFR editions from 1997 on, except 2002.	2,823	0.73%	1,270	$2,153,646	$1,126,088
29	1910.178Powered Industrial TrucksTitle checked against CFR editions from 1997 on, except 2002.	2,688	0.70%	1,917	$2,030,850	$1,085,156
30	1910.253Oxygen-Fuel Gas Welding and CuttingTitle checked against CFR editions from 1997 on, except 2002.	2,612	0.68%	1,957	$965,875	$534,982
31	1926.20General Safety and Health ProvisionsTitle checked against CFR editions from 1997 on.	2,594	0.67%	2,145	$1,738,289	$896,959
32	3203Injury and Illness Prevention ProgramOSHA citation code: 3203 A	2,516	0.65%	2,508	$271,915	$200,537
33	1926.1052Stairways (Construction)Title checked against CFR editions from 1997 on.	2,469	0.64%	1,901	$929,350	$560,428
34	1910.1030Bloodborne PathogensTitle checked against CFR editions from 1997 on, except 2025.	2,396	0.62%	1,015	$1,320,261	$752,535
35	1910.120Hazardous Waste Operations and Emergency ResponseTitle checked against CFR editions from 1997 on, except 2002.	2,256	0.58%	1,030	$2,139,286	$1,115,949
36	1926.21Safety Training and EducationTitle checked against CFR editions from 1997 on.	2,173	0.56%	2,145	$2,660,634	$1,407,839
37	1926.1053Ladders (Construction)Title checked against CFR editions from 1997 on.	2,169	0.56%	1,650	$1,292,656	$766,801
38	1926.152	2,040	0.53%	1,706	$546,293	$328,580
39	1910.132General requirementsTitle checked against CFR editions from 1997 on, except 2002.	2,023	0.52%	1,959	$2,394,415	$1,411,105
40	1926.652Excavations - Protection of EmployeesTitle checked against CFR editions from 1997 on.	2,006	0.52%	1,794	$5,833,913	$3,204,141
41	1910.217Mechanical Power PressesTitle checked against CFR editions from 1997 on, except 2002.	1,992	0.52%	700	$2,347,821	$1,049,672
42	1926.50Medical services and first aidTitle checked against CFR editions from 1997 on.	1,913	0.50%	1,653	$227,310	$134,981
43	1926.550	1,834	0.47%	879	$1,734,089	$956,062
44	1926.403Electrical - General Requirements (Construction)Title checked against CFR editions from 1997 on.	1,833	0.47%	1,566	$997,707	$567,831
45	1926.100Head protectionTitle checked against CFR editions from 1997 on.	1,745	0.45%	1,742	$1,113,892	$728,164
46	1926.150Fire Protection (Construction)Title checked against CFR editions from 1997 on.	1,723	0.45%	1,482	$423,436	$261,616
47	1910.36	1,690	0.44%	1,475	$1,766,880	$898,021
48	1910.141SanitationTitle checked against CFR editions from 1997 on, except 2002.	1,651	0.43%	1,172	$411,253	$212,283
49	1926.350Gas Welding and CuttingTitle checked against CFR editions from 1997 on.	1,628	0.42%	1,188	$701,681	$403,000
50	1926.602Material Handling EquipmentTitle checked against CFR editions from 1997 on.	1,569	0.41%	1,288	$846,146	$477,552

CitationsInspectionsPenalties

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11910.1200Hazard CommunicationCFR title checked from 1997 on, except 202531,1128.05% of all13,307inspections$7,328,264current penalties

Citations: 31,112
Inspections: 13,307
Current penalties: $7,328,264
Initial penalties: $13,543,647
Share of all citations: 8.05%

1910.1200 standard page

21926.59Hazard 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

31910.305Wiring methods, components, and equipment for general useCFR title checked from 1997 on, except 200210,6982.77% of all6,325inspections$1,961,566current penalties

Citations: 10,698
Inspections: 6,325
Current penalties: $1,961,566
Initial penalties: $3,695,867
Share of all citations: 2.77%

1910.305 standard page

41910.147The control of hazardous energy (lockout/tagout)CFR title checked from 1997 on, except 20029,4012.43% of all6,234inspections$5,126,103current penalties

Citations: 9,401
Inspections: 6,234
Current penalties: $5,126,103
Initial penalties: $9,206,286
Share of all citations: 2.43%

1910.147 standard page

51910.219Mechanical Power-Transmission ApparatusCFR title checked from 1997 on, except 20028,3942.17% of all4,399inspections$2,858,049current penalties

Citations: 8,394
Inspections: 4,399
Current penalties: $2,858,049
Initial penalties: $5,234,247
Share of all citations: 2.17%

1910.219 standard page

61910.3037,3751.91% of all5,145inspections$2,071,844current penalties

Citations: 7,375
Inspections: 5,145
Current penalties: $2,071,844
Initial penalties: $3,681,345
Share of all citations: 1.91%

1910.303 standard page

71926.451Scaffolding - 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

81910.212General Requirements for All Machines (Machine Guarding)CFR title checked from 1997 on, except 20026,8641.78% of all5,263inspections$4,102,934current penalties

Citations: 6,864
Inspections: 5,263
Current penalties: $4,102,934
Initial penalties: $7,299,210
Share of all citations: 1.78%

1910.212 standard page

91910.215Abrasive Wheel MachineryCFR title checked from 1997 on, except 20026,7511.75% of all4,152inspections$1,432,508current penalties

Citations: 6,751
Inspections: 4,152
Current penalties: $1,432,508
Initial penalties: $2,460,760
Share of all citations: 1.75%

1910.215 standard page

101910.157Portable Fire ExtinguishersCFR title checked from 1997 on, except 20026,6581.72% of all4,740inspections$971,297current penalties

Citations: 6,658
Inspections: 4,740
Current penalties: $971,297
Initial penalties: $1,750,595
Share of all citations: 1.72%

1910.157 standard page

111910.134Respiratory ProtectionCFR title checked from 1997 on, except 20026,4911.68% of all3,319inspections$1,345,167current penalties

Citations: 6,491
Inspections: 3,319
Current penalties: $1,345,167
Initial penalties: $2,494,863
Share of all citations: 1.68%

1910.134 standard page

121910.304Wiring design and protectionCFR title checked from 1997 on, except 20025,6691.47% of all4,337inspections$1,523,614current penalties

Citations: 5,669
Inspections: 4,337
Current penalties: $1,523,614
Initial penalties: $2,736,187
Share of all citations: 1.47%

1910.304 standard page

131926.404Electrical - 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

141910.1065,3361.38% of all3,274inspections$1,452,850current penalties

Citations: 5,336
Inspections: 3,274
Current penalties: $1,452,850
Initial penalties: $2,551,384
Share of all citations: 1.38%

1910.106 standard page

151910.375,2631.36% of all3,826inspections$1,209,735current penalties

Citations: 5,263
Inspections: 3,826
Current penalties: $1,209,735
Initial penalties: $2,299,710
Share of all citations: 1.36%

1910.37 standard page

161926.405Electrical - 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

171904.24,5631.18% of all4,478inspections$873,202current penalties

Citations: 4,563
Inspections: 4,478
Current penalties: $873,202
Initial penalties: $1,620,158
Share of all citations: 1.18%

1904.2 standard page

181910.213Woodworking Machinery RequirementsCFR title checked from 1997 on, except 20024,3491.13% of all2,049inspections$1,315,640current penalties

Citations: 4,349
Inspections: 2,049
Current penalties: $1,315,640
Initial penalties: $2,404,562
Share of all citations: 1.13%

1910.213 standard page

191910.23LaddersRewritten 2017; includes earlier text4,3341.12% of all3,305inspections$1,677,297current penalties

Citations: 4,334
Inspections: 3,305
Current penalties: $1,677,297
Initial penalties: $2,968,786
Share of all citations: 1.12%

1910.23 standard page

201910.223,9301.02% of all3,369inspections$902,036current penalties

Citations: 3,930
Inspections: 3,369
Current penalties: $902,036
Initial penalties: $1,874,313
Share of all citations: 1.02%

1910.22 standard page

211903.2Posting of Notices; Availability of the Act, Regulations and Applicable StandardsCFR title checked from 1997 on, except 20023,9111.01% of all3,908inspections$520,165current penalties

Citations: 3,911
Inspections: 3,908
Current penalties: $520,165
Initial penalties: $892,434
Share of all citations: 1.01%

1903.2 standard page

221926.500Scope, 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

231910.107Spray Finishing Using Flammable and Combustible MaterialsCFR title checked from 1997 on, except 20023,7700.98% of all1,469inspections$980,643current penalties

Citations: 3,770
Inspections: 1,469
Current penalties: $980,643
Initial penalties: $1,829,309
Share of all citations: 0.98%

1910.107 standard page

241910.203,5180.91% of all1,649inspections$123,191current penalties

Citations: 3,518
Inspections: 1,649
Current penalties: $123,191
Initial penalties: $227,908
Share of all citations: 0.91%

1910.20 standard page

251926.651Excavations - 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

261910.151Medical Services and First AidCFR title checked from 1997 on, except 20023,0410.79% of all2,967inspections$1,105,052current penalties

Citations: 3,041
Inspections: 2,967
Current penalties: $1,105,052
Initial penalties: $2,060,579
Share of all citations: 0.79%

1910.151 standard page

271910.1025LeadCFR title checked from 1997 on, except 20252,8530.74% of all763inspections$1,315,770current penalties

Citations: 2,853
Inspections: 763
Current penalties: $1,315,770
Initial penalties: $2,259,813
Share of all citations: 0.74%

1910.1025 standard page

281910.95Occupational Noise ExposureCFR title checked from 1997 on, except 20022,8230.73% of all1,270inspections$1,126,088current penalties

Citations: 2,823
Inspections: 1,270
Current penalties: $1,126,088
Initial penalties: $2,153,646
Share of all citations: 0.73%

1910.95 standard page

291910.178Powered Industrial TrucksCFR title checked from 1997 on, except 20022,6880.70% of all1,917inspections$1,085,156current penalties

Citations: 2,688
Inspections: 1,917
Current penalties: $1,085,156
Initial penalties: $2,030,850
Share of all citations: 0.70%

1910.178 standard page

301910.253Oxygen-Fuel Gas Welding and CuttingCFR title checked from 1997 on, except 20022,6120.68% of all1,957inspections$534,982current penalties

Citations: 2,612
Inspections: 1,957
Current penalties: $534,982
Initial penalties: $965,875
Share of all citations: 0.68%

1910.253 standard page

311926.20General 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

323203Injury and Illness Prevention ProgramOSHA citation code: 3203 A2,5160.65% of all2,508inspections$200,537current penalties

Citations: 2,516
Inspections: 2,508
Current penalties: $200,537
Initial penalties: $271,915
Share of all citations: 0.65%

331926.1052Stairways (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

341910.1030Bloodborne PathogensCFR title checked from 1997 on, except 20252,3960.62% of all1,015inspections$752,535current penalties

Citations: 2,396
Inspections: 1,015
Current penalties: $752,535
Initial penalties: $1,320,261
Share of all citations: 0.62%

1910.1030 standard page

351910.120Hazardous Waste Operations and Emergency ResponseCFR title checked from 1997 on, except 20022,2560.58% of all1,030inspections$1,115,949current penalties

Citations: 2,256
Inspections: 1,030
Current penalties: $1,115,949
Initial penalties: $2,139,286
Share of all citations: 0.58%

1910.120 standard page

361926.21Safety 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

371926.1053Ladders (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

381926.1522,0400.53% 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

391910.132General requirementsCFR title checked from 1997 on, except 20022,0230.52% of all1,959inspections$1,411,105current penalties

Citations: 2,023
Inspections: 1,959
Current penalties: $1,411,105
Initial penalties: $2,394,415
Share of all citations: 0.52%

1910.132 standard page

401926.652Excavations - 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

411910.217Mechanical Power PressesCFR title checked from 1997 on, except 20021,9920.52% of all700inspections$1,049,672current penalties

Citations: 1,992
Inspections: 700
Current penalties: $1,049,672
Initial penalties: $2,347,821
Share of all citations: 0.52%

1910.217 standard page

421926.50Medical 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

431926.5501,8340.47% 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

441926.403Electrical - 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

451926.100Head 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

461926.150Fire 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

471910.361,6900.44% of all1,475inspections$898,021current penalties

Citations: 1,690
Inspections: 1,475
Current penalties: $898,021
Initial penalties: $1,766,880
Share of all citations: 0.44%

1910.36 standard page

481910.141SanitationCFR title checked from 1997 on, except 20021,6510.43% of all1,172inspections$212,283current penalties

Citations: 1,651
Inspections: 1,172
Current penalties: $212,283
Initial penalties: $411,253
Share of all citations: 0.43%

1910.141 standard page

491926.350Gas 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

501926.602Material 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

All citations in this view: 386,434. 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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