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, 2010

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.	14,437	5.85%	7,938	$4,777,418	$3,086,359
2	1926.501Fall Protection - Duty to Have Fall ProtectionTitle checked against CFR editions from 1997 on.	11,084	4.49%	10,247	$23,187,305	$16,443,991
3	1926.451Scaffolding - General RequirementsTitle checked against CFR editions from 1997 on.	10,949	4.44%	4,632	$14,917,796	$10,821,744
4	1910.305Wiring methods, components, and equipment for general useTitle checked against CFR editions from 1997 on, except 2002.	8,460	3.43%	5,429	$5,369,356	$3,398,595
5	1910.134Respiratory ProtectionTitle checked against CFR editions from 1997 on, except 2002.	7,923	3.21%	3,670	$4,197,158	$2,625,847
6	1910.303	6,524	2.64%	4,715	$4,902,123	$3,243,358
7	1910.147The control of hazardous energy (lockout/tagout)Title checked against CFR editions from 1997 on, except 2002.	6,430	2.61%	3,722	$10,105,780	$6,116,976
8	1910.178Powered Industrial TrucksTitle checked against CFR editions from 1997 on, except 2002.	5,516	2.24%	3,840	$5,538,978	$3,553,851
9	1926.1053Ladders (Construction)Title checked against CFR editions from 1997 on.	5,164	2.09%	4,065	$5,256,749	$3,741,492
10	1910.132General requirementsTitle checked against CFR editions from 1997 on, except 2002.	4,730	1.92%	3,525	$3,405,297	$2,225,340
11	1910.212General Requirements for All Machines (Machine Guarding)Title checked against CFR editions from 1997 on, except 2002.	4,598	1.86%	3,882	$8,367,904	$5,441,594
12	1910.157Portable Fire ExtinguishersTitle checked against CFR editions from 1997 on, except 2002.	3,861	1.56%	2,844	$1,270,015	$785,615
13	1926.503Fall Protection - Training RequirementsTitle checked against CFR editions from 1997 on.	3,503	1.42%	3,263	$3,137,785	$2,102,829
14	1910.37	3,068	1.24%	2,301	$2,088,979	$1,182,649
15	1910.215Abrasive Wheel MachineryTitle checked against CFR editions from 1997 on, except 2002.	3,060	1.24%	1,995	$1,638,772	$1,070,895
16	1910.1030Bloodborne PathogensTitle checked against CFR editions from 1997 on, except 2025.	3,005	1.22%	1,097	$1,852,086	$1,270,753
17	1910.23LaddersRewritten effective January 17, 2017. Figures include the earlier text.	2,979	1.21%	2,369	$4,163,579	$2,718,202
18	1904.29FormsTitle checked against CFR editions from 2001 on, except 2002.	2,687	1.09%	1,620	$1,287,785	$786,092
19	1926.20General Safety and Health ProvisionsTitle checked against CFR editions from 1997 on.	2,600	1.05%	2,274	$2,882,934	$2,128,387
20	1910.219Mechanical Power-Transmission ApparatusTitle checked against CFR editions from 1997 on, except 2002.	2,593	1.05%	1,571	$3,413,817	$1,843,257
21	1910.22	2,577	1.04%	2,308	$2,273,873	$1,311,937
22	1926.651Excavations - Specific Excavation RequirementsTitle checked against CFR editions from 1997 on.	2,399	0.97%	1,484	$4,669,381	$2,894,282
23	1926.100Head protectionTitle checked against CFR editions from 1997 on.	2,385	0.97%	2,382	$2,263,053	$1,654,234
24	1926.405Electrical - Wiring Methods (Construction)Title checked against CFR editions from 1997 on.	2,274	0.92%	1,831	$1,257,611	$885,719
25	1910.304Wiring design and protectionTitle checked against CFR editions from 1997 on, except 2002.	2,089	0.85%	1,862	$1,295,649	$837,592
26	1926.453Aerial LiftsTitle checked against CFR editions from 1997 on.	2,013	0.82%	1,800	$3,180,127	$2,376,671
27	1910.146Permit-Required Confined SpacesTitle checked against CFR editions from 1997 on, except 2002.	1,965	0.80%	776	$3,082,301	$1,918,874
28	1926.102Eye and face protectionTitle checked against CFR editions from 1997 on.	1,827	0.74%	1,820	$1,828,775	$1,313,465
29	1910.151Medical Services and First AidTitle checked against CFR editions from 1997 on, except 2002.	1,754	0.71%	1,715	$1,938,027	$1,307,498
30	1926.404Electrical - Wiring Design and Protection (Construction)Title checked against CFR editions from 1997 on.	1,737	0.70%	1,490	$1,293,610	$911,992
31	1926.502Fall Protection Systems Criteria and PracticesTitle checked against CFR editions from 1997 on.	1,698	0.69%	1,194	$1,848,718	$1,150,483
32	1926.652Excavations - Protection of EmployeesTitle checked against CFR editions from 1997 on.	1,658	0.67%	1,545	$6,817,125	$4,243,963
33	1904.32Annual SummaryTitle checked against CFR editions from 2001 on, except 2002.	1,657	0.67%	1,084	$705,671	$459,944
34	1926.454	1,597	0.65%	1,441	$1,351,512	$948,552
35	5A0001General Duty Clause, Section 5(a)(1)	1,542	0.62%	1,371	$5,642,025	$3,442,174
36	1926.1101AsbestosTitle checked against CFR editions from 1997 on.	1,541	0.62%	422	$1,237,445	$783,515
37	1910.95Occupational Noise ExposureTitle checked against CFR editions from 1997 on, except 2002.	1,519	0.62%	823	$1,999,250	$1,177,687
38	1910.106	1,484	0.60%	1,077	$1,175,834	$820,994
39	1910.213Woodworking Machinery RequirementsTitle checked against CFR editions from 1997 on, except 2002.	1,320	0.53%	743	$1,286,756	$865,792
40	1910.107Spray Finishing Using Flammable and Combustible MaterialsTitle checked against CFR editions from 1997 on, except 2002.	1,319	0.53%	572	$1,041,055	$603,805
41	1910.119Process Safety Management of Highly Hazardous ChemicalsTitle checked against CFR editions from 1997 on, except 2002.	1,235	0.50%	225	$6,882,211	$4,198,910
42	3203Injury and Illness Prevention ProgramOSHA citation code: 3203 A	1,174	0.48%	1,171	$422,121	$288,929
43	1926.21Safety Training and EducationTitle checked against CFR editions from 1997 on.	1,172	0.47%	1,132	$3,699,558	$1,971,016
44	1926.403Electrical - General Requirements (Construction)Title checked against CFR editions from 1997 on.	1,162	0.47%	968	$7,002,441	$1,388,057
45	1910.253Oxygen-Fuel Gas Welding and CuttingTitle checked against CFR editions from 1997 on, except 2002.	1,117	0.45%	883	$794,754	$549,071
46	1910.133Eye and Face ProtectionTitle checked against CFR editions from 1997 on, except 2002.	1,001	0.41%	980	$975,157	$618,437
47	1910.242Hand and Portable Powered Tools and Equipment, GeneralTitle checked against CFR editions from 1997 on, except 2002.	981	0.40%	970	$823,976	$544,937
48	1926.1052Stairways (Construction)Title checked against CFR editions from 1997 on.	978	0.40%	773	$680,474	$478,681
49	1926.1060Stairways and Ladders - Training (Construction)Title checked against CFR editions from 1997 on.	974	0.39%	962	$632,970	$425,406
50	1926.452Additional Requirements for Specific Scaffold TypesTitle checked against CFR editions from 1997 on.	973	0.39%	843	$942,645	$642,316

CitationsInspectionsPenalties

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11910.1200Hazard CommunicationCFR title checked from 1997 on, except 202514,4375.85% of all7,938inspections$3,086,359current penalties

Citations: 14,437
Inspections: 7,938
Current penalties: $3,086,359
Initial penalties: $4,777,418
Share of all citations: 5.85%

1910.1200 standard page

21926.501Fall Protection - Duty to Have Fall ProtectionCFR title checked from 1997 on11,0844.49% of all10,247inspections$16,443,991current penalties

Citations: 11,084
Inspections: 10,247
Current penalties: $16,443,991
Initial penalties: $23,187,305
Share of all citations: 4.49%

1926.501 standard page

31926.451Scaffolding - General RequirementsCFR title checked from 1997 on10,9494.44% of all4,632inspections$10,821,744current penalties

Citations: 10,949
Inspections: 4,632
Current penalties: $10,821,744
Initial penalties: $14,917,796
Share of all citations: 4.44%

1926.451 standard page

41910.305Wiring methods, components, and equipment for general useCFR title checked from 1997 on, except 20028,4603.43% of all5,429inspections$3,398,595current penalties

Citations: 8,460
Inspections: 5,429
Current penalties: $3,398,595
Initial penalties: $5,369,356
Share of all citations: 3.43%

1910.305 standard page

51910.134Respiratory ProtectionCFR title checked from 1997 on, except 20027,9233.21% of all3,670inspections$2,625,847current penalties

Citations: 7,923
Inspections: 3,670
Current penalties: $2,625,847
Initial penalties: $4,197,158
Share of all citations: 3.21%

1910.134 standard page

61910.3036,5242.64% of all4,715inspections$3,243,358current penalties

Citations: 6,524
Inspections: 4,715
Current penalties: $3,243,358
Initial penalties: $4,902,123
Share of all citations: 2.64%

1910.303 standard page

71910.147The control of hazardous energy (lockout/tagout)CFR title checked from 1997 on, except 20026,4302.61% of all3,722inspections$6,116,976current penalties

Citations: 6,430
Inspections: 3,722
Current penalties: $6,116,976
Initial penalties: $10,105,780
Share of all citations: 2.61%

1910.147 standard page

81910.178Powered Industrial TrucksCFR title checked from 1997 on, except 20025,5162.24% of all3,840inspections$3,553,851current penalties

Citations: 5,516
Inspections: 3,840
Current penalties: $3,553,851
Initial penalties: $5,538,978
Share of all citations: 2.24%

1910.178 standard page

91926.1053Ladders (Construction)CFR title checked from 1997 on5,1642.09% of all4,065inspections$3,741,492current penalties

Citations: 5,164
Inspections: 4,065
Current penalties: $3,741,492
Initial penalties: $5,256,749
Share of all citations: 2.09%

1926.1053 standard page

101910.132General requirementsCFR title checked from 1997 on, except 20024,7301.92% of all3,525inspections$2,225,340current penalties

Citations: 4,730
Inspections: 3,525
Current penalties: $2,225,340
Initial penalties: $3,405,297
Share of all citations: 1.92%

1910.132 standard page

111910.212General Requirements for All Machines (Machine Guarding)CFR title checked from 1997 on, except 20024,5981.86% of all3,882inspections$5,441,594current penalties

Citations: 4,598
Inspections: 3,882
Current penalties: $5,441,594
Initial penalties: $8,367,904
Share of all citations: 1.86%

1910.212 standard page

121910.157Portable Fire ExtinguishersCFR title checked from 1997 on, except 20023,8611.56% of all2,844inspections$785,615current penalties

Citations: 3,861
Inspections: 2,844
Current penalties: $785,615
Initial penalties: $1,270,015
Share of all citations: 1.56%

1910.157 standard page

131926.503Fall Protection - Training RequirementsCFR title checked from 1997 on3,5031.42% of all3,263inspections$2,102,829current penalties

Citations: 3,503
Inspections: 3,263
Current penalties: $2,102,829
Initial penalties: $3,137,785
Share of all citations: 1.42%

1926.503 standard page

141910.373,0681.24% of all2,301inspections$1,182,649current penalties

Citations: 3,068
Inspections: 2,301
Current penalties: $1,182,649
Initial penalties: $2,088,979
Share of all citations: 1.24%

1910.37 standard page

151910.215Abrasive Wheel MachineryCFR title checked from 1997 on, except 20023,0601.24% of all1,995inspections$1,070,895current penalties

Citations: 3,060
Inspections: 1,995
Current penalties: $1,070,895
Initial penalties: $1,638,772
Share of all citations: 1.24%

1910.215 standard page

161910.1030Bloodborne PathogensCFR title checked from 1997 on, except 20253,0051.22% of all1,097inspections$1,270,753current penalties

Citations: 3,005
Inspections: 1,097
Current penalties: $1,270,753
Initial penalties: $1,852,086
Share of all citations: 1.22%

1910.1030 standard page

171910.23LaddersRewritten 2017; includes earlier text2,9791.21% of all2,369inspections$2,718,202current penalties

Citations: 2,979
Inspections: 2,369
Current penalties: $2,718,202
Initial penalties: $4,163,579
Share of all citations: 1.21%

1910.23 standard page

181904.29FormsCFR title checked from 2001 on, except 20022,6871.09% of all1,620inspections$786,092current penalties

Citations: 2,687
Inspections: 1,620
Current penalties: $786,092
Initial penalties: $1,287,785
Share of all citations: 1.09%

1904.29 standard page

191926.20General Safety and Health ProvisionsCFR title checked from 1997 on2,6001.05% of all2,274inspections$2,128,387current penalties

Citations: 2,600
Inspections: 2,274
Current penalties: $2,128,387
Initial penalties: $2,882,934
Share of all citations: 1.05%

1926.20 standard page

201910.219Mechanical Power-Transmission ApparatusCFR title checked from 1997 on, except 20022,5931.05% of all1,571inspections$1,843,257current penalties

Citations: 2,593
Inspections: 1,571
Current penalties: $1,843,257
Initial penalties: $3,413,817
Share of all citations: 1.05%

1910.219 standard page

211910.222,5771.04% of all2,308inspections$1,311,937current penalties

Citations: 2,577
Inspections: 2,308
Current penalties: $1,311,937
Initial penalties: $2,273,873
Share of all citations: 1.04%

1910.22 standard page

221926.651Excavations - Specific Excavation RequirementsCFR title checked from 1997 on2,3990.97% of all1,484inspections$2,894,282current penalties

Citations: 2,399
Inspections: 1,484
Current penalties: $2,894,282
Initial penalties: $4,669,381
Share of all citations: 0.97%

1926.651 standard page

231926.100Head protectionCFR title checked from 1997 on2,3850.97% of all2,382inspections$1,654,234current penalties

Citations: 2,385
Inspections: 2,382
Current penalties: $1,654,234
Initial penalties: $2,263,053
Share of all citations: 0.97%

1926.100 standard page

241926.405Electrical - Wiring Methods (Construction)CFR title checked from 1997 on2,2740.92% of all1,831inspections$885,719current penalties

Citations: 2,274
Inspections: 1,831
Current penalties: $885,719
Initial penalties: $1,257,611
Share of all citations: 0.92%

1926.405 standard page

251910.304Wiring design and protectionCFR title checked from 1997 on, except 20022,0890.85% of all1,862inspections$837,592current penalties

Citations: 2,089
Inspections: 1,862
Current penalties: $837,592
Initial penalties: $1,295,649
Share of all citations: 0.85%

1910.304 standard page

261926.453Aerial LiftsCFR title checked from 1997 on2,0130.82% of all1,800inspections$2,376,671current penalties

Citations: 2,013
Inspections: 1,800
Current penalties: $2,376,671
Initial penalties: $3,180,127
Share of all citations: 0.82%

1926.453 standard page

271910.146Permit-Required Confined SpacesCFR title checked from 1997 on, except 20021,9650.80% of all776inspections$1,918,874current penalties

Citations: 1,965
Inspections: 776
Current penalties: $1,918,874
Initial penalties: $3,082,301
Share of all citations: 0.80%

1910.146 standard page

281926.102Eye and face protectionCFR title checked from 1997 on1,8270.74% of all1,820inspections$1,313,465current penalties

Citations: 1,827
Inspections: 1,820
Current penalties: $1,313,465
Initial penalties: $1,828,775
Share of all citations: 0.74%

1926.102 standard page

291910.151Medical Services and First AidCFR title checked from 1997 on, except 20021,7540.71% of all1,715inspections$1,307,498current penalties

Citations: 1,754
Inspections: 1,715
Current penalties: $1,307,498
Initial penalties: $1,938,027
Share of all citations: 0.71%

1910.151 standard page

301926.404Electrical - Wiring Design and Protection (Construction)CFR title checked from 1997 on1,7370.70% of all1,490inspections$911,992current penalties

Citations: 1,737
Inspections: 1,490
Current penalties: $911,992
Initial penalties: $1,293,610
Share of all citations: 0.70%

1926.404 standard page

311926.502Fall Protection Systems Criteria and PracticesCFR title checked from 1997 on1,6980.69% of all1,194inspections$1,150,483current penalties

Citations: 1,698
Inspections: 1,194
Current penalties: $1,150,483
Initial penalties: $1,848,718
Share of all citations: 0.69%

1926.502 standard page

321926.652Excavations - Protection of EmployeesCFR title checked from 1997 on1,6580.67% of all1,545inspections$4,243,963current penalties

Citations: 1,658
Inspections: 1,545
Current penalties: $4,243,963
Initial penalties: $6,817,125
Share of all citations: 0.67%

1926.652 standard page

331904.32Annual SummaryCFR title checked from 2001 on, except 20021,6570.67% of all1,084inspections$459,944current penalties

Citations: 1,657
Inspections: 1,084
Current penalties: $459,944
Initial penalties: $705,671
Share of all citations: 0.67%

1904.32 standard page

341926.4541,5970.65% of all1,441inspections$948,552current penalties

Citations: 1,597
Inspections: 1,441
Current penalties: $948,552
Initial penalties: $1,351,512
Share of all citations: 0.65%

1926.454 standard page

355A0001General Duty Clause, Section 5(a)(1)1,5420.62% of all1,371inspections$3,442,174current penalties

Citations: 1,542
Inspections: 1,371
Current penalties: $3,442,174
Initial penalties: $5,642,025
Share of all citations: 0.62%

361926.1101AsbestosCFR title checked from 1997 on1,5410.62% of all422inspections$783,515current penalties

Citations: 1,541
Inspections: 422
Current penalties: $783,515
Initial penalties: $1,237,445
Share of all citations: 0.62%

1926.1101 standard page

371910.95Occupational Noise ExposureCFR title checked from 1997 on, except 20021,5190.62% of all823inspections$1,177,687current penalties

Citations: 1,519
Inspections: 823
Current penalties: $1,177,687
Initial penalties: $1,999,250
Share of all citations: 0.62%

1910.95 standard page

381910.1061,4840.60% of all1,077inspections$820,994current penalties

Citations: 1,484
Inspections: 1,077
Current penalties: $820,994
Initial penalties: $1,175,834
Share of all citations: 0.60%

1910.106 standard page

391910.213Woodworking Machinery RequirementsCFR title checked from 1997 on, except 20021,3200.53% of all743inspections$865,792current penalties

Citations: 1,320
Inspections: 743
Current penalties: $865,792
Initial penalties: $1,286,756
Share of all citations: 0.53%

1910.213 standard page

401910.107Spray Finishing Using Flammable and Combustible MaterialsCFR title checked from 1997 on, except 20021,3190.53% of all572inspections$603,805current penalties

Citations: 1,319
Inspections: 572
Current penalties: $603,805
Initial penalties: $1,041,055
Share of all citations: 0.53%

1910.107 standard page

411910.119Process Safety Management of Highly Hazardous ChemicalsCFR title checked from 1997 on, except 20021,2350.50% of all225inspections$4,198,910current penalties

Citations: 1,235
Inspections: 225
Current penalties: $4,198,910
Initial penalties: $6,882,211
Share of all citations: 0.50%

1910.119 standard page

423203Injury and Illness Prevention ProgramOSHA citation code: 3203 A1,1740.48% of all1,171inspections$288,929current penalties

Citations: 1,174
Inspections: 1,171
Current penalties: $288,929
Initial penalties: $422,121
Share of all citations: 0.48%

431926.21Safety Training and EducationCFR title checked from 1997 on1,1720.47% of all1,132inspections$1,971,016current penalties

Citations: 1,172
Inspections: 1,132
Current penalties: $1,971,016
Initial penalties: $3,699,558
Share of all citations: 0.47%

1926.21 standard page

441926.403Electrical - General Requirements (Construction)CFR title checked from 1997 on1,1620.47% of all968inspections$1,388,057current penalties

Citations: 1,162
Inspections: 968
Current penalties: $1,388,057
Initial penalties: $7,002,441
Share of all citations: 0.47%

1926.403 standard page

451910.253Oxygen-Fuel Gas Welding and CuttingCFR title checked from 1997 on, except 20021,1170.45% of all883inspections$549,071current penalties

Citations: 1,117
Inspections: 883
Current penalties: $549,071
Initial penalties: $794,754
Share of all citations: 0.45%

1910.253 standard page

461910.133Eye and Face ProtectionCFR title checked from 1997 on, except 20021,0010.41% of all980inspections$618,437current penalties

Citations: 1,001
Inspections: 980
Current penalties: $618,437
Initial penalties: $975,157
Share of all citations: 0.41%

1910.133 standard page

471910.242Hand and Portable Powered Tools and Equipment, GeneralCFR title checked from 1997 on, except 20029810.40% of all970inspections$544,937current penalties

Citations: 981
Inspections: 970
Current penalties: $544,937
Initial penalties: $823,976
Share of all citations: 0.40%

1910.242 standard page

481926.1052Stairways (Construction)CFR title checked from 1997 on9780.40% of all773inspections$478,681current penalties

Citations: 978
Inspections: 773
Current penalties: $478,681
Initial penalties: $680,474
Share of all citations: 0.40%

1926.1052 standard page

491926.1060Stairways and Ladders - Training (Construction)CFR title checked from 1997 on9740.39% of all962inspections$425,406current penalties

Citations: 974
Inspections: 962
Current penalties: $425,406
Initial penalties: $632,970
Share of all citations: 0.39%

1926.1060 standard page

501926.452Additional Requirements for Specific Scaffold TypesCFR title checked from 1997 on9730.39% of all843inspections$642,316current penalties

Citations: 973
Inspections: 843
Current penalties: $642,316
Initial penalties: $942,645
Share of all citations: 0.39%

1926.452 standard page

All citations in this view: 246,763. Share is each standard's citations divided by that total.
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Citations with no state on the inspection record are counted here, not in state views.
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