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, 2001

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.	15,850	6.07%	8,856	$2,900,163	$1,685,612
2	1926.451Scaffolding - General RequirementsTitle checked against CFR editions from 1997 on.	12,131	4.64%	4,579	$12,142,850	$7,632,971
3	1910.305Wiring methods, components, and equipment for general useTitle checked against CFR editions from 1997 on, except 2002.	8,876	3.40%	5,481	$2,477,661	$1,485,608
4	1910.134Respiratory ProtectionTitle checked against CFR editions from 1997 on, except 2002.	8,581	3.28%	3,779	$2,617,600	$1,485,581
5	1926.501Fall Protection - Duty to Have Fall ProtectionTitle checked against CFR editions from 1997 on.	8,324	3.19%	7,169	$12,506,343	$7,918,415
6	1910.147The control of hazardous energy (lockout/tagout)Title checked against CFR editions from 1997 on, except 2002.	7,118	2.72%	4,279	$7,768,571	$4,222,534
7	1910.303	6,120	2.34%	4,443	$2,619,586	$1,559,713
8	1910.178Powered Industrial TrucksTitle checked against CFR editions from 1997 on, except 2002.	4,955	1.90%	3,442	$3,647,285	$2,107,270
9	1910.212General Requirements for All Machines (Machine Guarding)Title checked against CFR editions from 1997 on, except 2002.	4,915	1.88%	3,992	$7,051,955	$4,199,890
10	1910.132General requirementsTitle checked against CFR editions from 1997 on, except 2002.	4,429	1.70%	3,266	$2,380,986	$1,418,375
11	1910.157Portable Fire ExtinguishersTitle checked against CFR editions from 1997 on, except 2002.	4,259	1.63%	3,025	$712,603	$379,248
12	1910.219Mechanical Power-Transmission ApparatusTitle checked against CFR editions from 1997 on, except 2002.	3,876	1.48%	2,156	$2,312,664	$1,332,943
13	1910.215Abrasive Wheel MachineryTitle checked against CFR editions from 1997 on, except 2002.	3,487	1.33%	2,276	$1,152,530	$686,221
14	1910.1030Bloodborne PathogensTitle checked against CFR editions from 1997 on, except 2025.	3,147	1.20%	1,377	$1,677,283	$906,221
15	1910.23LaddersRewritten effective January 17, 2017. Figures include the earlier text.	3,045	1.17%	2,425	$2,736,448	$1,568,206
16	1910.22	2,868	1.10%	2,548	$1,162,368	$669,241
17	1910.304Wiring design and protectionTitle checked against CFR editions from 1997 on, except 2002.	2,827	1.08%	2,397	$1,153,461	$645,469
18	1926.651Excavations - Specific Excavation RequirementsTitle checked against CFR editions from 1997 on.	2,812	1.08%	1,641	$4,437,742	$2,382,903
19	1926.1053Ladders (Construction)Title checked against CFR editions from 1997 on.	2,658	1.02%	2,015	$1,557,901	$995,655
20	1926.405Electrical - Wiring Methods (Construction)Title checked against CFR editions from 1997 on.	2,590	0.99%	1,940	$842,764	$524,480
21	1910.37	2,444	0.94%	1,842	$952,504	$533,050
22	1926.503Fall Protection - Training RequirementsTitle checked against CFR editions from 1997 on.	2,423	0.93%	2,112	$1,277,193	$778,764
23	1910.146Permit-Required Confined SpacesTitle checked against CFR editions from 1997 on, except 2002.	2,375	0.91%	1,008	$2,370,416	$1,361,101
24	1910.213Woodworking Machinery RequirementsTitle checked against CFR editions from 1997 on, except 2002.	2,303	0.88%	1,177	$1,442,891	$847,154
25	1926.100Head protectionTitle checked against CFR editions from 1997 on.	2,302	0.88%	2,299	$1,652,472	$1,051,287
26	1926.1101AsbestosTitle checked against CFR editions from 1997 on.	2,156	0.83%	495	$1,994,570	$865,614
27	1910.95Occupational Noise ExposureTitle checked against CFR editions from 1997 on, except 2002.	2,133	0.82%	1,088	$1,247,658	$680,874
28	1910.107Spray Finishing Using Flammable and Combustible MaterialsTitle checked against CFR editions from 1997 on, except 2002.	2,127	0.81%	833	$924,317	$509,156
29	1926.404Electrical - Wiring Design and Protection (Construction)Title checked against CFR editions from 1997 on.	2,111	0.81%	1,836	$984,740	$640,975
30	1910.106	2,079	0.80%	1,337	$1,062,489	$577,000
31	1926.652Excavations - Protection of EmployeesTitle checked against CFR editions from 1997 on.	2,053	0.79%	1,896	$6,990,774	$3,958,918
32	1926.20General Safety and Health ProvisionsTitle checked against CFR editions from 1997 on.	2,045	0.78%	1,688	$1,773,163	$1,032,686
33	1910.217Mechanical Power PressesTitle checked against CFR editions from 1997 on, except 2002.	1,957	0.75%	644	$1,849,304	$1,061,800
34	1926.502Fall Protection Systems Criteria and PracticesTitle checked against CFR editions from 1997 on.	1,893	0.72%	1,339	$1,913,338	$1,042,374
35	1910.151Medical Services and First AidTitle checked against CFR editions from 1997 on, except 2002.	1,822	0.70%	1,779	$1,488,066	$777,762
36	1904.2	1,624	0.62%	1,526	$1,031,581	$579,808
37	1926.454	1,617	0.62%	1,329	$821,610	$506,645
38	1926.21Safety Training and EducationTitle checked against CFR editions from 1997 on.	1,613	0.62%	1,602	$1,895,278	$1,078,985
39	1926.1052Stairways (Construction)Title checked against CFR editions from 1997 on.	1,560	0.60%	1,215	$800,368	$522,880
40	1926.453Aerial LiftsTitle checked against CFR editions from 1997 on.	1,447	0.55%	1,292	$1,881,000	$1,045,984
41	1910.253Oxygen-Fuel Gas Welding and CuttingTitle checked against CFR editions from 1997 on, except 2002.	1,415	0.54%	1,097	$512,489	$315,468
42	1910.179Overhead and Gantry CranesTitle checked against CFR editions from 1997 on, except 2002.	1,207	0.46%	631	$539,198	$323,892
43	1910.38	1,173	0.45%	959	$269,933	$163,643
44	1926.62LeadTitle checked against CFR editions from 1997 on.	1,151	0.44%	232	$1,761,309	$816,501
45	3203Injury and Illness Prevention ProgramOSHA citation code: 3203 A	1,134	0.43%	1,133	$391,079	$280,625
46	1910.1025LeadTitle checked against CFR editions from 1997 on, except 2025.	1,132	0.43%	349	$774,801	$447,473
47	1910.266Logging OperationsTitle checked against CFR editions from 1997 on, except 2002.	1,121	0.43%	268	$506,640	$313,892
48	1910.242Hand and Portable Powered Tools and Equipment, GeneralTitle checked against CFR editions from 1997 on, except 2002.	1,095	0.42%	1,068	$527,793	$321,198
49	1926.452Additional Requirements for Specific Scaffold TypesTitle checked against CFR editions from 1997 on.	1,084	0.41%	914	$679,393	$416,943
50	5A0001General Duty Clause, Section 5(a)(1)	1,066	0.41%	966	$2,785,248	$1,850,274

CitationsInspectionsPenalties

Order: most citations first. Bars compare the rows shown. Tap a standard for all figures.

11910.1200Hazard CommunicationCFR title checked from 1997 on, except 202515,8506.07% of all8,856inspections$1,685,612current penalties

Citations: 15,850
Inspections: 8,856
Current penalties: $1,685,612
Initial penalties: $2,900,163
Share of all citations: 6.07%

1910.1200 standard page

21926.451Scaffolding - General RequirementsCFR title checked from 1997 on12,1314.64% of all4,579inspections$7,632,971current penalties

Citations: 12,131
Inspections: 4,579
Current penalties: $7,632,971
Initial penalties: $12,142,850
Share of all citations: 4.64%

1926.451 standard page

31910.305Wiring methods, components, and equipment for general useCFR title checked from 1997 on, except 20028,8763.40% of all5,481inspections$1,485,608current penalties

Citations: 8,876
Inspections: 5,481
Current penalties: $1,485,608
Initial penalties: $2,477,661
Share of all citations: 3.40%

1910.305 standard page

41910.134Respiratory ProtectionCFR title checked from 1997 on, except 20028,5813.28% of all3,779inspections$1,485,581current penalties

Citations: 8,581
Inspections: 3,779
Current penalties: $1,485,581
Initial penalties: $2,617,600
Share of all citations: 3.28%

1910.134 standard page

51926.501Fall Protection - Duty to Have Fall ProtectionCFR title checked from 1997 on8,3243.19% of all7,169inspections$7,918,415current penalties

Citations: 8,324
Inspections: 7,169
Current penalties: $7,918,415
Initial penalties: $12,506,343
Share of all citations: 3.19%

1926.501 standard page

61910.147The control of hazardous energy (lockout/tagout)CFR title checked from 1997 on, except 20027,1182.72% of all4,279inspections$4,222,534current penalties

Citations: 7,118
Inspections: 4,279
Current penalties: $4,222,534
Initial penalties: $7,768,571
Share of all citations: 2.72%

1910.147 standard page

71910.3036,1202.34% of all4,443inspections$1,559,713current penalties

Citations: 6,120
Inspections: 4,443
Current penalties: $1,559,713
Initial penalties: $2,619,586
Share of all citations: 2.34%

1910.303 standard page

81910.178Powered Industrial TrucksCFR title checked from 1997 on, except 20024,9551.90% of all3,442inspections$2,107,270current penalties

Citations: 4,955
Inspections: 3,442
Current penalties: $2,107,270
Initial penalties: $3,647,285
Share of all citations: 1.90%

1910.178 standard page

91910.212General Requirements for All Machines (Machine Guarding)CFR title checked from 1997 on, except 20024,9151.88% of all3,992inspections$4,199,890current penalties

Citations: 4,915
Inspections: 3,992
Current penalties: $4,199,890
Initial penalties: $7,051,955
Share of all citations: 1.88%

1910.212 standard page

101910.132General requirementsCFR title checked from 1997 on, except 20024,4291.70% of all3,266inspections$1,418,375current penalties

Citations: 4,429
Inspections: 3,266
Current penalties: $1,418,375
Initial penalties: $2,380,986
Share of all citations: 1.70%

1910.132 standard page

111910.157Portable Fire ExtinguishersCFR title checked from 1997 on, except 20024,2591.63% of all3,025inspections$379,248current penalties

Citations: 4,259
Inspections: 3,025
Current penalties: $379,248
Initial penalties: $712,603
Share of all citations: 1.63%

1910.157 standard page

121910.219Mechanical Power-Transmission ApparatusCFR title checked from 1997 on, except 20023,8761.48% of all2,156inspections$1,332,943current penalties

Citations: 3,876
Inspections: 2,156
Current penalties: $1,332,943
Initial penalties: $2,312,664
Share of all citations: 1.48%

1910.219 standard page

131910.215Abrasive Wheel MachineryCFR title checked from 1997 on, except 20023,4871.33% of all2,276inspections$686,221current penalties

Citations: 3,487
Inspections: 2,276
Current penalties: $686,221
Initial penalties: $1,152,530
Share of all citations: 1.33%

1910.215 standard page

141910.1030Bloodborne PathogensCFR title checked from 1997 on, except 20253,1471.20% of all1,377inspections$906,221current penalties

Citations: 3,147
Inspections: 1,377
Current penalties: $906,221
Initial penalties: $1,677,283
Share of all citations: 1.20%

1910.1030 standard page

151910.23LaddersRewritten 2017; includes earlier text3,0451.17% of all2,425inspections$1,568,206current penalties

Citations: 3,045
Inspections: 2,425
Current penalties: $1,568,206
Initial penalties: $2,736,448
Share of all citations: 1.17%

1910.23 standard page

161910.222,8681.10% of all2,548inspections$669,241current penalties

Citations: 2,868
Inspections: 2,548
Current penalties: $669,241
Initial penalties: $1,162,368
Share of all citations: 1.10%

1910.22 standard page

171910.304Wiring design and protectionCFR title checked from 1997 on, except 20022,8271.08% of all2,397inspections$645,469current penalties

Citations: 2,827
Inspections: 2,397
Current penalties: $645,469
Initial penalties: $1,153,461
Share of all citations: 1.08%

1910.304 standard page

181926.651Excavations - Specific Excavation RequirementsCFR title checked from 1997 on2,8121.08% of all1,641inspections$2,382,903current penalties

Citations: 2,812
Inspections: 1,641
Current penalties: $2,382,903
Initial penalties: $4,437,742
Share of all citations: 1.08%

1926.651 standard page

191926.1053Ladders (Construction)CFR title checked from 1997 on2,6581.02% of all2,015inspections$995,655current penalties

Citations: 2,658
Inspections: 2,015
Current penalties: $995,655
Initial penalties: $1,557,901
Share of all citations: 1.02%

1926.1053 standard page

201926.405Electrical - Wiring Methods (Construction)CFR title checked from 1997 on2,5900.99% of all1,940inspections$524,480current penalties

Citations: 2,590
Inspections: 1,940
Current penalties: $524,480
Initial penalties: $842,764
Share of all citations: 0.99%

1926.405 standard page

211910.372,4440.94% of all1,842inspections$533,050current penalties

Citations: 2,444
Inspections: 1,842
Current penalties: $533,050
Initial penalties: $952,504
Share of all citations: 0.94%

1910.37 standard page

221926.503Fall Protection - Training RequirementsCFR title checked from 1997 on2,4230.93% of all2,112inspections$778,764current penalties

Citations: 2,423
Inspections: 2,112
Current penalties: $778,764
Initial penalties: $1,277,193
Share of all citations: 0.93%

1926.503 standard page

231910.146Permit-Required Confined SpacesCFR title checked from 1997 on, except 20022,3750.91% of all1,008inspections$1,361,101current penalties

Citations: 2,375
Inspections: 1,008
Current penalties: $1,361,101
Initial penalties: $2,370,416
Share of all citations: 0.91%

1910.146 standard page

241910.213Woodworking Machinery RequirementsCFR title checked from 1997 on, except 20022,3030.88% of all1,177inspections$847,154current penalties

Citations: 2,303
Inspections: 1,177
Current penalties: $847,154
Initial penalties: $1,442,891
Share of all citations: 0.88%

1910.213 standard page

251926.100Head protectionCFR title checked from 1997 on2,3020.88% of all2,299inspections$1,051,287current penalties

Citations: 2,302
Inspections: 2,299
Current penalties: $1,051,287
Initial penalties: $1,652,472
Share of all citations: 0.88%

1926.100 standard page

261926.1101AsbestosCFR title checked from 1997 on2,1560.83% of all495inspections$865,614current penalties

Citations: 2,156
Inspections: 495
Current penalties: $865,614
Initial penalties: $1,994,570
Share of all citations: 0.83%

1926.1101 standard page

271910.95Occupational Noise ExposureCFR title checked from 1997 on, except 20022,1330.82% of all1,088inspections$680,874current penalties

Citations: 2,133
Inspections: 1,088
Current penalties: $680,874
Initial penalties: $1,247,658
Share of all citations: 0.82%

1910.95 standard page

281910.107Spray Finishing Using Flammable and Combustible MaterialsCFR title checked from 1997 on, except 20022,1270.81% of all833inspections$509,156current penalties

Citations: 2,127
Inspections: 833
Current penalties: $509,156
Initial penalties: $924,317
Share of all citations: 0.81%

1910.107 standard page

291926.404Electrical - Wiring Design and Protection (Construction)CFR title checked from 1997 on2,1110.81% of all1,836inspections$640,975current penalties

Citations: 2,111
Inspections: 1,836
Current penalties: $640,975
Initial penalties: $984,740
Share of all citations: 0.81%

1926.404 standard page

301910.1062,0790.80% of all1,337inspections$577,000current penalties

Citations: 2,079
Inspections: 1,337
Current penalties: $577,000
Initial penalties: $1,062,489
Share of all citations: 0.80%

1910.106 standard page

311926.652Excavations - Protection of EmployeesCFR title checked from 1997 on2,0530.79% of all1,896inspections$3,958,918current penalties

Citations: 2,053
Inspections: 1,896
Current penalties: $3,958,918
Initial penalties: $6,990,774
Share of all citations: 0.79%

1926.652 standard page

321926.20General Safety and Health ProvisionsCFR title checked from 1997 on2,0450.78% of all1,688inspections$1,032,686current penalties

Citations: 2,045
Inspections: 1,688
Current penalties: $1,032,686
Initial penalties: $1,773,163
Share of all citations: 0.78%

1926.20 standard page

331910.217Mechanical Power PressesCFR title checked from 1997 on, except 20021,9570.75% of all644inspections$1,061,800current penalties

Citations: 1,957
Inspections: 644
Current penalties: $1,061,800
Initial penalties: $1,849,304
Share of all citations: 0.75%

1910.217 standard page

341926.502Fall Protection Systems Criteria and PracticesCFR title checked from 1997 on1,8930.72% of all1,339inspections$1,042,374current penalties

Citations: 1,893
Inspections: 1,339
Current penalties: $1,042,374
Initial penalties: $1,913,338
Share of all citations: 0.72%

1926.502 standard page

351910.151Medical Services and First AidCFR title checked from 1997 on, except 20021,8220.70% of all1,779inspections$777,762current penalties

Citations: 1,822
Inspections: 1,779
Current penalties: $777,762
Initial penalties: $1,488,066
Share of all citations: 0.70%

1910.151 standard page

361904.21,6240.62% of all1,526inspections$579,808current penalties

Citations: 1,624
Inspections: 1,526
Current penalties: $579,808
Initial penalties: $1,031,581
Share of all citations: 0.62%

1904.2 standard page

371926.4541,6170.62% of all1,329inspections$506,645current penalties

Citations: 1,617
Inspections: 1,329
Current penalties: $506,645
Initial penalties: $821,610
Share of all citations: 0.62%

1926.454 standard page

381926.21Safety Training and EducationCFR title checked from 1997 on1,6130.62% of all1,602inspections$1,078,985current penalties

Citations: 1,613
Inspections: 1,602
Current penalties: $1,078,985
Initial penalties: $1,895,278
Share of all citations: 0.62%

1926.21 standard page

391926.1052Stairways (Construction)CFR title checked from 1997 on1,5600.60% of all1,215inspections$522,880current penalties

Citations: 1,560
Inspections: 1,215
Current penalties: $522,880
Initial penalties: $800,368
Share of all citations: 0.60%

1926.1052 standard page

401926.453Aerial LiftsCFR title checked from 1997 on1,4470.55% of all1,292inspections$1,045,984current penalties

Citations: 1,447
Inspections: 1,292
Current penalties: $1,045,984
Initial penalties: $1,881,000
Share of all citations: 0.55%

1926.453 standard page

411910.253Oxygen-Fuel Gas Welding and CuttingCFR title checked from 1997 on, except 20021,4150.54% of all1,097inspections$315,468current penalties

Citations: 1,415
Inspections: 1,097
Current penalties: $315,468
Initial penalties: $512,489
Share of all citations: 0.54%

1910.253 standard page

421910.179Overhead and Gantry CranesCFR title checked from 1997 on, except 20021,2070.46% of all631inspections$323,892current penalties

Citations: 1,207
Inspections: 631
Current penalties: $323,892
Initial penalties: $539,198
Share of all citations: 0.46%

1910.179 standard page

431910.381,1730.45% of all959inspections$163,643current penalties

Citations: 1,173
Inspections: 959
Current penalties: $163,643
Initial penalties: $269,933
Share of all citations: 0.45%

1910.38 standard page

441926.62LeadCFR title checked from 1997 on1,1510.44% of all232inspections$816,501current penalties

Citations: 1,151
Inspections: 232
Current penalties: $816,501
Initial penalties: $1,761,309
Share of all citations: 0.44%

1926.62 standard page

453203Injury and Illness Prevention ProgramOSHA citation code: 3203 A1,1340.43% of all1,133inspections$280,625current penalties

Citations: 1,134
Inspections: 1,133
Current penalties: $280,625
Initial penalties: $391,079
Share of all citations: 0.43%

461910.1025LeadCFR title checked from 1997 on, except 20251,1320.43% of all349inspections$447,473current penalties

Citations: 1,132
Inspections: 349
Current penalties: $447,473
Initial penalties: $774,801
Share of all citations: 0.43%

1910.1025 standard page

471910.266Logging OperationsCFR title checked from 1997 on, except 20021,1210.43% of all268inspections$313,892current penalties

Citations: 1,121
Inspections: 268
Current penalties: $313,892
Initial penalties: $506,640
Share of all citations: 0.43%

1910.266 standard page

481910.242Hand and Portable Powered Tools and Equipment, GeneralCFR title checked from 1997 on, except 20021,0950.42% of all1,068inspections$321,198current penalties

Citations: 1,095
Inspections: 1,068
Current penalties: $321,198
Initial penalties: $527,793
Share of all citations: 0.42%

1910.242 standard page

491926.452Additional Requirements for Specific Scaffold TypesCFR title checked from 1997 on1,0840.41% of all914inspections$416,943current penalties

Citations: 1,084
Inspections: 914
Current penalties: $416,943
Initial penalties: $679,393
Share of all citations: 0.41%

1926.452 standard page

505A0001General Duty Clause, Section 5(a)(1)1,0660.41% of all966inspections$1,850,274current penalties

Citations: 1,066
Inspections: 966
Current penalties: $1,850,274
Initial penalties: $2,785,248
Share of all citations: 0.41%

All citations in this view: 261,228. 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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