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, 2008

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.	14,724	5.86%	8,071	$3,362,503	$2,060,479
2	1926.451Scaffolding - General RequirementsTitle checked against CFR editions from 1997 on.	13,813	5.49%	5,482	$14,864,418	$10,351,319
3	1926.501Fall Protection - Duty to Have Fall ProtectionTitle checked against CFR editions from 1997 on.	10,887	4.33%	9,748	$17,499,181	$11,926,904
4	1910.305Wiring methods, components, and equipment for general useTitle checked against CFR editions from 1997 on, except 2002.	9,202	3.66%	5,748	$3,975,623	$2,434,522
5	1910.134Respiratory ProtectionTitle checked against CFR editions from 1997 on, except 2002.	8,142	3.24%	3,690	$2,801,724	$1,810,897
6	1910.303	7,193	2.86%	5,116	$3,578,877	$2,196,384
7	1910.147The control of hazardous energy (lockout/tagout)Title checked against CFR editions from 1997 on, except 2002.	6,885	2.74%	3,938	$7,428,784	$4,575,777
8	1910.178Powered Industrial TrucksTitle checked against CFR editions from 1997 on, except 2002.	5,592	2.22%	3,867	$4,696,594	$2,690,840
9	1910.212General Requirements for All Machines (Machine Guarding)Title checked against CFR editions from 1997 on, except 2002.	4,915	1.96%	4,104	$7,347,205	$4,340,279
10	1910.157Portable Fire ExtinguishersTitle checked against CFR editions from 1997 on, except 2002.	4,416	1.76%	3,170	$780,565	$453,946
11	1926.1053Ladders (Construction)Title checked against CFR editions from 1997 on.	4,285	1.70%	3,299	$2,948,205	$2,118,784
12	1910.132General requirementsTitle checked against CFR editions from 1997 on, except 2002.	3,903	1.55%	2,930	$2,135,870	$1,350,118
13	1910.215Abrasive Wheel MachineryTitle checked against CFR editions from 1997 on, except 2002.	3,591	1.43%	2,281	$1,358,974	$864,103
14	1926.503Fall Protection - Training RequirementsTitle checked against CFR editions from 1997 on.	3,409	1.36%	3,104	$1,960,098	$1,344,811
15	1910.23LaddersRewritten effective January 17, 2017. Figures include the earlier text.	3,080	1.23%	2,442	$3,603,587	$2,156,170
16	1910.37	2,902	1.15%	2,162	$1,256,187	$751,371
17	1910.219Mechanical Power-Transmission ApparatusTitle checked against CFR editions from 1997 on, except 2002.	2,886	1.15%	1,753	$2,325,560	$1,425,000
18	1910.22	2,774	1.10%	2,414	$3,238,077	$2,185,856
19	1910.1030Bloodborne PathogensTitle checked against CFR editions from 1997 on, except 2025.	2,708	1.08%	1,078	$1,595,809	$960,410
20	1926.453Aerial LiftsTitle checked against CFR editions from 1997 on.	2,637	1.05%	2,389	$2,844,001	$2,104,855
21	1926.651Excavations - Specific Excavation RequirementsTitle checked against CFR editions from 1997 on.	2,568	1.02%	1,588	$4,221,200	$2,772,888
22	1926.405Electrical - Wiring Methods (Construction)Title checked against CFR editions from 1997 on.	2,555	1.02%	2,033	$969,057	$629,605
23	1926.20General Safety and Health ProvisionsTitle checked against CFR editions from 1997 on.	2,460	0.98%	2,162	$2,077,520	$1,457,928
24	1926.100Head protectionTitle checked against CFR editions from 1997 on.	2,437	0.97%	2,435	$1,618,832	$1,169,976
25	1910.304Wiring design and protectionTitle checked against CFR editions from 1997 on, except 2002.	2,375	0.94%	2,060	$1,247,476	$737,723
26	1926.404Electrical - Wiring Design and Protection (Construction)Title checked against CFR editions from 1997 on.	2,125	0.85%	1,828	$1,252,545	$860,450
27	1926.454	2,078	0.83%	1,866	$1,254,295	$866,942
28	1926.502Fall Protection Systems Criteria and PracticesTitle checked against CFR editions from 1997 on.	1,992	0.79%	1,344	$1,602,329	$1,048,397
29	1926.652Excavations - Protection of EmployeesTitle checked against CFR editions from 1997 on.	1,893	0.75%	1,725	$6,725,357	$4,069,503
30	1926.1101AsbestosTitle checked against CFR editions from 1997 on.	1,857	0.74%	466	$1,653,643	$1,062,827
31	1910.146Permit-Required Confined SpacesTitle checked against CFR editions from 1997 on, except 2002.	1,824	0.73%	832	$1,776,767	$978,578
32	1910.95Occupational Noise ExposureTitle checked against CFR editions from 1997 on, except 2002.	1,721	0.68%	816	$1,209,000	$771,488
33	1910.151Medical Services and First AidTitle checked against CFR editions from 1997 on, except 2002.	1,714	0.68%	1,670	$1,430,278	$891,347
34	1910.213Woodworking Machinery RequirementsTitle checked against CFR editions from 1997 on, except 2002.	1,623	0.65%	966	$1,333,438	$794,441
35	1910.106	1,599	0.64%	1,098	$1,210,914	$588,705
36	1926.102Eye and face protectionTitle checked against CFR editions from 1997 on.	1,559	0.62%	1,544	$935,723	$662,705
37	1904.29FormsTitle checked against CFR editions from 2001 on, except 2002.	1,511	0.60%	1,351	$645,465	$408,356
38	1926.21Safety Training and EducationTitle checked against CFR editions from 1997 on.	1,450	0.58%	1,442	$1,625,698	$1,150,873
39	1910.107Spray Finishing Using Flammable and Combustible MaterialsTitle checked against CFR editions from 1997 on, except 2002.	1,434	0.57%	653	$686,050	$422,925
40	1926.1052Stairways (Construction)Title checked against CFR editions from 1997 on.	1,423	0.57%	1,140	$823,888	$607,230
41	5A0001General Duty Clause, Section 5(a)(1)	1,362	0.54%	1,220	$4,125,699	$2,819,625
42	1910.253Oxygen-Fuel Gas Welding and CuttingTitle checked against CFR editions from 1997 on, except 2002.	1,360	0.54%	1,104	$701,008	$440,933
43	3203Injury and Illness Prevention ProgramOSHA citation code: 3203 A	1,233	0.49%	1,228	$459,349	$301,820
44	1926.452Additional Requirements for Specific Scaffold TypesTitle checked against CFR editions from 1997 on.	1,215	0.48%	1,038	$922,387	$644,729
45	1926.403Electrical - General Requirements (Construction)Title checked against CFR editions from 1997 on.	1,194	0.47%	1,047	$746,742	$491,986
46	1910.242Hand and Portable Powered Tools and Equipment, GeneralTitle checked against CFR editions from 1997 on, except 2002.	1,076	0.43%	1,064	$757,285	$432,451
47	1910.334Electrical - Use of EquipmentTitle checked against CFR editions from 1997 on, except 2002.	1,044	0.42%	909	$308,974	$191,922
48	1910.179Overhead and Gantry CranesTitle checked against CFR editions from 1997 on, except 2002.	1,028	0.41%	538	$898,853	$502,403
49	1910.119Process Safety Management of Highly Hazardous ChemicalsTitle checked against CFR editions from 1997 on, except 2002.	1,023	0.41%	176	$3,731,719	$2,876,345
50	1910.133Eye and Face ProtectionTitle checked against CFR editions from 1997 on, except 2002.	941	0.37%	918	$759,605	$489,656

CitationsInspectionsPenalties

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11910.1200Hazard CommunicationCFR title checked from 1997 on, except 202514,7245.86% of all8,071inspections$2,060,479current penalties

Citations: 14,724
Inspections: 8,071
Current penalties: $2,060,479
Initial penalties: $3,362,503
Share of all citations: 5.86%

1910.1200 standard page

21926.451Scaffolding - General RequirementsCFR title checked from 1997 on13,8135.49% of all5,482inspections$10,351,319current penalties

Citations: 13,813
Inspections: 5,482
Current penalties: $10,351,319
Initial penalties: $14,864,418
Share of all citations: 5.49%

1926.451 standard page

31926.501Fall Protection - Duty to Have Fall ProtectionCFR title checked from 1997 on10,8874.33% of all9,748inspections$11,926,904current penalties

Citations: 10,887
Inspections: 9,748
Current penalties: $11,926,904
Initial penalties: $17,499,181
Share of all citations: 4.33%

1926.501 standard page

41910.305Wiring methods, components, and equipment for general useCFR title checked from 1997 on, except 20029,2023.66% of all5,748inspections$2,434,522current penalties

Citations: 9,202
Inspections: 5,748
Current penalties: $2,434,522
Initial penalties: $3,975,623
Share of all citations: 3.66%

1910.305 standard page

51910.134Respiratory ProtectionCFR title checked from 1997 on, except 20028,1423.24% of all3,690inspections$1,810,897current penalties

Citations: 8,142
Inspections: 3,690
Current penalties: $1,810,897
Initial penalties: $2,801,724
Share of all citations: 3.24%

1910.134 standard page

61910.3037,1932.86% of all5,116inspections$2,196,384current penalties

Citations: 7,193
Inspections: 5,116
Current penalties: $2,196,384
Initial penalties: $3,578,877
Share of all citations: 2.86%

1910.303 standard page

71910.147The control of hazardous energy (lockout/tagout)CFR title checked from 1997 on, except 20026,8852.74% of all3,938inspections$4,575,777current penalties

Citations: 6,885
Inspections: 3,938
Current penalties: $4,575,777
Initial penalties: $7,428,784
Share of all citations: 2.74%

1910.147 standard page

81910.178Powered Industrial TrucksCFR title checked from 1997 on, except 20025,5922.22% of all3,867inspections$2,690,840current penalties

Citations: 5,592
Inspections: 3,867
Current penalties: $2,690,840
Initial penalties: $4,696,594
Share of all citations: 2.22%

1910.178 standard page

91910.212General Requirements for All Machines (Machine Guarding)CFR title checked from 1997 on, except 20024,9151.96% of all4,104inspections$4,340,279current penalties

Citations: 4,915
Inspections: 4,104
Current penalties: $4,340,279
Initial penalties: $7,347,205
Share of all citations: 1.96%

1910.212 standard page

101910.157Portable Fire ExtinguishersCFR title checked from 1997 on, except 20024,4161.76% of all3,170inspections$453,946current penalties

Citations: 4,416
Inspections: 3,170
Current penalties: $453,946
Initial penalties: $780,565
Share of all citations: 1.76%

1910.157 standard page

111926.1053Ladders (Construction)CFR title checked from 1997 on4,2851.70% of all3,299inspections$2,118,784current penalties

Citations: 4,285
Inspections: 3,299
Current penalties: $2,118,784
Initial penalties: $2,948,205
Share of all citations: 1.70%

1926.1053 standard page

121910.132General requirementsCFR title checked from 1997 on, except 20023,9031.55% of all2,930inspections$1,350,118current penalties

Citations: 3,903
Inspections: 2,930
Current penalties: $1,350,118
Initial penalties: $2,135,870
Share of all citations: 1.55%

1910.132 standard page

131910.215Abrasive Wheel MachineryCFR title checked from 1997 on, except 20023,5911.43% of all2,281inspections$864,103current penalties

Citations: 3,591
Inspections: 2,281
Current penalties: $864,103
Initial penalties: $1,358,974
Share of all citations: 1.43%

1910.215 standard page

141926.503Fall Protection - Training RequirementsCFR title checked from 1997 on3,4091.36% of all3,104inspections$1,344,811current penalties

Citations: 3,409
Inspections: 3,104
Current penalties: $1,344,811
Initial penalties: $1,960,098
Share of all citations: 1.36%

1926.503 standard page

151910.23LaddersRewritten 2017; includes earlier text3,0801.23% of all2,442inspections$2,156,170current penalties

Citations: 3,080
Inspections: 2,442
Current penalties: $2,156,170
Initial penalties: $3,603,587
Share of all citations: 1.23%

1910.23 standard page

161910.372,9021.15% of all2,162inspections$751,371current penalties

Citations: 2,902
Inspections: 2,162
Current penalties: $751,371
Initial penalties: $1,256,187
Share of all citations: 1.15%

1910.37 standard page

171910.219Mechanical Power-Transmission ApparatusCFR title checked from 1997 on, except 20022,8861.15% of all1,753inspections$1,425,000current penalties

Citations: 2,886
Inspections: 1,753
Current penalties: $1,425,000
Initial penalties: $2,325,560
Share of all citations: 1.15%

1910.219 standard page

181910.222,7741.10% of all2,414inspections$2,185,856current penalties

Citations: 2,774
Inspections: 2,414
Current penalties: $2,185,856
Initial penalties: $3,238,077
Share of all citations: 1.10%

1910.22 standard page

191910.1030Bloodborne PathogensCFR title checked from 1997 on, except 20252,7081.08% of all1,078inspections$960,410current penalties

Citations: 2,708
Inspections: 1,078
Current penalties: $960,410
Initial penalties: $1,595,809
Share of all citations: 1.08%

1910.1030 standard page

201926.453Aerial LiftsCFR title checked from 1997 on2,6371.05% of all2,389inspections$2,104,855current penalties

Citations: 2,637
Inspections: 2,389
Current penalties: $2,104,855
Initial penalties: $2,844,001
Share of all citations: 1.05%

1926.453 standard page

211926.651Excavations - Specific Excavation RequirementsCFR title checked from 1997 on2,5681.02% of all1,588inspections$2,772,888current penalties

Citations: 2,568
Inspections: 1,588
Current penalties: $2,772,888
Initial penalties: $4,221,200
Share of all citations: 1.02%

1926.651 standard page

221926.405Electrical - Wiring Methods (Construction)CFR title checked from 1997 on2,5551.02% of all2,033inspections$629,605current penalties

Citations: 2,555
Inspections: 2,033
Current penalties: $629,605
Initial penalties: $969,057
Share of all citations: 1.02%

1926.405 standard page

231926.20General Safety and Health ProvisionsCFR title checked from 1997 on2,4600.98% of all2,162inspections$1,457,928current penalties

Citations: 2,460
Inspections: 2,162
Current penalties: $1,457,928
Initial penalties: $2,077,520
Share of all citations: 0.98%

1926.20 standard page

241926.100Head protectionCFR title checked from 1997 on2,4370.97% of all2,435inspections$1,169,976current penalties

Citations: 2,437
Inspections: 2,435
Current penalties: $1,169,976
Initial penalties: $1,618,832
Share of all citations: 0.97%

1926.100 standard page

251910.304Wiring design and protectionCFR title checked from 1997 on, except 20022,3750.94% of all2,060inspections$737,723current penalties

Citations: 2,375
Inspections: 2,060
Current penalties: $737,723
Initial penalties: $1,247,476
Share of all citations: 0.94%

1910.304 standard page

261926.404Electrical - Wiring Design and Protection (Construction)CFR title checked from 1997 on2,1250.85% of all1,828inspections$860,450current penalties

Citations: 2,125
Inspections: 1,828
Current penalties: $860,450
Initial penalties: $1,252,545
Share of all citations: 0.85%

1926.404 standard page

271926.4542,0780.83% of all1,866inspections$866,942current penalties

Citations: 2,078
Inspections: 1,866
Current penalties: $866,942
Initial penalties: $1,254,295
Share of all citations: 0.83%

1926.454 standard page

281926.502Fall Protection Systems Criteria and PracticesCFR title checked from 1997 on1,9920.79% of all1,344inspections$1,048,397current penalties

Citations: 1,992
Inspections: 1,344
Current penalties: $1,048,397
Initial penalties: $1,602,329
Share of all citations: 0.79%

1926.502 standard page

291926.652Excavations - Protection of EmployeesCFR title checked from 1997 on1,8930.75% of all1,725inspections$4,069,503current penalties

Citations: 1,893
Inspections: 1,725
Current penalties: $4,069,503
Initial penalties: $6,725,357
Share of all citations: 0.75%

1926.652 standard page

301926.1101AsbestosCFR title checked from 1997 on1,8570.74% of all466inspections$1,062,827current penalties

Citations: 1,857
Inspections: 466
Current penalties: $1,062,827
Initial penalties: $1,653,643
Share of all citations: 0.74%

1926.1101 standard page

311910.146Permit-Required Confined SpacesCFR title checked from 1997 on, except 20021,8240.73% of all832inspections$978,578current penalties

Citations: 1,824
Inspections: 832
Current penalties: $978,578
Initial penalties: $1,776,767
Share of all citations: 0.73%

1910.146 standard page

321910.95Occupational Noise ExposureCFR title checked from 1997 on, except 20021,7210.68% of all816inspections$771,488current penalties

Citations: 1,721
Inspections: 816
Current penalties: $771,488
Initial penalties: $1,209,000
Share of all citations: 0.68%

1910.95 standard page

331910.151Medical Services and First AidCFR title checked from 1997 on, except 20021,7140.68% of all1,670inspections$891,347current penalties

Citations: 1,714
Inspections: 1,670
Current penalties: $891,347
Initial penalties: $1,430,278
Share of all citations: 0.68%

1910.151 standard page

341910.213Woodworking Machinery RequirementsCFR title checked from 1997 on, except 20021,6230.65% of all966inspections$794,441current penalties

Citations: 1,623
Inspections: 966
Current penalties: $794,441
Initial penalties: $1,333,438
Share of all citations: 0.65%

1910.213 standard page

351910.1061,5990.64% of all1,098inspections$588,705current penalties

Citations: 1,599
Inspections: 1,098
Current penalties: $588,705
Initial penalties: $1,210,914
Share of all citations: 0.64%

1910.106 standard page

361926.102Eye and face protectionCFR title checked from 1997 on1,5590.62% of all1,544inspections$662,705current penalties

Citations: 1,559
Inspections: 1,544
Current penalties: $662,705
Initial penalties: $935,723
Share of all citations: 0.62%

1926.102 standard page

371904.29FormsCFR title checked from 2001 on, except 20021,5110.60% of all1,351inspections$408,356current penalties

Citations: 1,511
Inspections: 1,351
Current penalties: $408,356
Initial penalties: $645,465
Share of all citations: 0.60%

1904.29 standard page

381926.21Safety Training and EducationCFR title checked from 1997 on1,4500.58% of all1,442inspections$1,150,873current penalties

Citations: 1,450
Inspections: 1,442
Current penalties: $1,150,873
Initial penalties: $1,625,698
Share of all citations: 0.58%

1926.21 standard page

391910.107Spray Finishing Using Flammable and Combustible MaterialsCFR title checked from 1997 on, except 20021,4340.57% of all653inspections$422,925current penalties

Citations: 1,434
Inspections: 653
Current penalties: $422,925
Initial penalties: $686,050
Share of all citations: 0.57%

1910.107 standard page

401926.1052Stairways (Construction)CFR title checked from 1997 on1,4230.57% of all1,140inspections$607,230current penalties

Citations: 1,423
Inspections: 1,140
Current penalties: $607,230
Initial penalties: $823,888
Share of all citations: 0.57%

1926.1052 standard page

415A0001General Duty Clause, Section 5(a)(1)1,3620.54% of all1,220inspections$2,819,625current penalties

Citations: 1,362
Inspections: 1,220
Current penalties: $2,819,625
Initial penalties: $4,125,699
Share of all citations: 0.54%

421910.253Oxygen-Fuel Gas Welding and CuttingCFR title checked from 1997 on, except 20021,3600.54% of all1,104inspections$440,933current penalties

Citations: 1,360
Inspections: 1,104
Current penalties: $440,933
Initial penalties: $701,008
Share of all citations: 0.54%

1910.253 standard page

433203Injury and Illness Prevention ProgramOSHA citation code: 3203 A1,2330.49% of all1,228inspections$301,820current penalties

Citations: 1,233
Inspections: 1,228
Current penalties: $301,820
Initial penalties: $459,349
Share of all citations: 0.49%

441926.452Additional Requirements for Specific Scaffold TypesCFR title checked from 1997 on1,2150.48% of all1,038inspections$644,729current penalties

Citations: 1,215
Inspections: 1,038
Current penalties: $644,729
Initial penalties: $922,387
Share of all citations: 0.48%

1926.452 standard page

451926.403Electrical - General Requirements (Construction)CFR title checked from 1997 on1,1940.47% of all1,047inspections$491,986current penalties

Citations: 1,194
Inspections: 1,047
Current penalties: $491,986
Initial penalties: $746,742
Share of all citations: 0.47%

1926.403 standard page

461910.242Hand and Portable Powered Tools and Equipment, GeneralCFR title checked from 1997 on, except 20021,0760.43% of all1,064inspections$432,451current penalties

Citations: 1,076
Inspections: 1,064
Current penalties: $432,451
Initial penalties: $757,285
Share of all citations: 0.43%

1910.242 standard page

471910.334Electrical - Use of EquipmentCFR title checked from 1997 on, except 20021,0440.42% of all909inspections$191,922current penalties

Citations: 1,044
Inspections: 909
Current penalties: $191,922
Initial penalties: $308,974
Share of all citations: 0.42%

1910.334 standard page

481910.179Overhead and Gantry CranesCFR title checked from 1997 on, except 20021,0280.41% of all538inspections$502,403current penalties

Citations: 1,028
Inspections: 538
Current penalties: $502,403
Initial penalties: $898,853
Share of all citations: 0.41%

1910.179 standard page

491910.119Process Safety Management of Highly Hazardous ChemicalsCFR title checked from 1997 on, except 20021,0230.41% of all176inspections$2,876,345current penalties

Citations: 1,023
Inspections: 176
Current penalties: $2,876,345
Initial penalties: $3,731,719
Share of all citations: 0.41%

1910.119 standard page

501910.133Eye and Face ProtectionCFR title checked from 1997 on, except 20029410.37% of all918inspections$489,656current penalties

Citations: 941
Inspections: 918
Current penalties: $489,656
Initial penalties: $759,605
Share of all citations: 0.37%

1910.133 standard page

All citations in this view: 251,384. 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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