OSHA Most Frequently
Cited SeriousViolations
OSHA Federal StandardsOctober 1, 2011 – September 30, 2012
CONSTRUCTION – FY 2012
Number of Serious Violations – FY 2012
Su
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1926.
Number of Serious Violations – FY 2012
501(b)(13)
501(b)(1)
1053(b)(1)
503(a)(1)
102(a)(1)
100(a)
501(b)(10)
451(g)(1)
453(b)(2)(v)
652(a)(1)
4098
1776
1765
1663
1285
1266
1023
1004
944
746
M
M
X
M
E
E
M
L
L
P
Fall Protection – Residential Construction
Fall Protection – Unprotected Sides & Edges
Portable ladders not extended 3 feet above landingFall Protection – Training
Eye and Face Protection
Head Protection
Fall Protection – Roofing Work on Low-sloped RoofsScaffolds – Fall Protection
Aerial lifts – Fall Protection
Excavations – Cave-in Protection
Most Frequently Cited Serious Violations in Construction
2
1926 Overall MFC
Number of Serious Violations – FY 2012
Su
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tan
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1926.
Number of Serious Violations – FY 2012
20(b)(2)
21(b)(2)
20(b)(1)
25(a)
28(a)
710
522
513
157
107
Subpart CGeneral Safety & Health (1926.20 - 35)
3
Employee training programs
Housekeeping
Personal Protective Equipment – Employer responsibility
Initiate and maintain accident prevention programs
Inspections by a competent person
Number of Serious Violations – FY 2012
Su
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1926.
Number of Serious Violations – FY 2012
62(d)(1)(i)
50(g)
62(d)(1)(iii)
25(a)
50(d)(1)
66
44
34
32
25
Subpart DOccupational Health & Environmental Controls (1926.50 - 66)
4
First aid training
First aid supplies
Lead exposure assessment
Emergency eyewash/shower
Lead – Representative personal sampling
Number of Serious Violations – FY 2012
Su
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art
& S
tan
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1926.
Number of Serious Violations – FY 2012
102(a)(1)
100(a)
95(a)
96
102(a)(2)
1285
1266
359
15
14
Subpart EPersonal Protective & Life Saving Equipment (1926.95 - 107)
5
Foot Protection
Required eye & face protection – ANSI requirements
Eye and face protection
Head protection
PPE – Provided, used & maintained
Number of Serious Violations – FY 2012
Su
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& S
tan
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1926.
Number of Serious Violations – FY 2012
150(c)(1)(viii)
150(c)(1)(i)
150(c)(1)(vi)
150(c)(1)(iv)
152(e)(4)
48
40
26
24
22Flammable/combustible liquids – Dispensing units protected
Portable fire extinguishers inspected periodically and maintained
Fire extinguisher provided per 3000 sq ft of building area
Extinguishers with 50ft of 5 Gallons of Flammable/Combustible Liquids
Subpart FFire Protection & Prevention (1926.150 - 159)
6
2A Fire extinguishers per each floor in Multistory buildings
Number of Serious Violations – FY 2012
Su
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art
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tan
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1926.
Number of Serious Violations – FY 2012
200(g)(2)
200(g)(1)
201(a)
61
31
19
Subpart GSigns, Signals & Barricades (1926.200 - 203)
7
Traffic control signs/devices
Traffic signs at points of hazard
Flaggers - Signaling
Number of Serious Violations – FY 2012
Su
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& S
tan
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1926.
Number of Serious Violations – FY 2012
252(a)
251(a)(1)
251(b)(1)
251(e)(8)
251(a)(2)(i)
30
29
17
15
12
Subpart HMaterials Handling, Storage, Use & Disposal (1926.250 - 252)
8
Synthetic web slings – Removal from service
General rigging equipment identification
Exterior drop chutes
Rigging equipment inspection & removal from service
Welded alloy steel chain sling identification
Number of Serious Violations – FY 2012
Su
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art
& S
tan
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1926.
Number of Serious Violations – FY 2012
300(b)(1)
304(f)
300(b)(2)
304(d)
304(i)(1)
117
71
56
53
47
Subpart ITools: Hand & Power (1926.300 - 307)
9
Guarding of portable circular saws
Guarding of rip saws
Tools designed for guards – Guards in place
Woodworking tools – ANSI requirements
Guarding of rotating/moving parts
Number of Serious Violations – FY 2012
Su
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art
& S
tan
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1926.
Number of Serious Violations – FY 2012
350(a)(10)
350(a)(9)
352(d)
351(b)(4)
350(a)(1)
46
43
24
23
8
Subpart JWelding & Cutting (1926.350 -354)
10
Cables needing repair
Valve protection caps in-place and secured
Oxygen cylinder storage
Cylinders secured upright
Fire extinguishing equipment in area
Number of Serious Violations – FY 2012
Su
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art
& S
tan
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1926.
Number of Serious Violations – FY 2012
Subpart KElectrical (1926.400 - 449)
11
404(f)(6)
404(b)(1)(i)
405(g)(2)(iv)
416(e)(1)
403(b)(2)
390
256
251
237
223
Worn/frayed cords and cables
Equipment installation and use
Grounding path
Ground fault protection
Flexible cord strain relief
Number of Serious Violations – FY 2012
Su
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tan
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1926.
Number of Serious Violations – FY 2012
Subpart LScaffolds (1926.450 - 454)
12
451(g)(1)
453(b)(2)(v)
451(e)(1)
451(b)(1)
454(a)
1004
944
839
724
577
Full planking
Training for scaffold users
Fall protection
Aerial lifts – Fall protection
Safe access
Number of Serious Violations – FY 2012
Su
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art
& S
tan
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1926.
Number of Serious Violations – FY 2012
501(b)(13)
501(b)(1)
503(a)(1)
501(b)(10)
501(b)(11)
4098
1776
1663
1024
667
Subpart MFall Protection (1926.500 - 503)
13
Roofing work on low-sloped roofs
Roofing work on steep roofs
Residential construction
Unprotected sides & edges
Fall hazard training
Number of Serious Violations – FY 2012
Su
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art
& S
tan
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1926.
Number of Serious Violations – FY 2012
552(a)(1)
552(b)(5)(ii)
15
3
Subpart NHelicopters, Hoists, Elevators, and Conveyors (1926.550 - 556)
14
Instructions posted on cars & platforms
Hoist car enclosure
Number of Serious Violations – FY 2012
Su
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& S
tan
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1926.
Number of Serious Violations – FY 2012
602(c)(1)(vi)
602(c)(1)(i)
602(d)
600(a)(3)(i)
602(c)(1)(viii)(A)
63
53
40
22
20
Subpart OMotor Vehicles, Mechanized Equipment, & Marine Operations (1926.600 - 606)
15
Industrial Trucks ANSI B56.1-1969 requirements
Blocking/cribbing of suspended equipment
Safety platform secured to carriage or forks
Emergency eyewash/shower
Industrial truck operator training
Number of Serious Violations – FY 2012
Su
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art
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1926.
Number of Serious Violations – FY 2012
Subpart PExcavations (1926.650 - 652)
16
652(a)(1)
652(c)(2)
652(j)(2)
651(k)(1)
651(k)(2)
746
349
270
229
72
Competent person – Inspections
Competent Person – Inspection and employee removal
Cave-in protection
Safe egress
Protection from falling/rolling materials and equipment
Number of Serious Violations – FY 2012
Su
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1926.
Number of Serious Violations – FY 2012
701(b)
703(a)(2)
706(b)
171
8
5
Subpart QConcrete & Masonry Construction(1926.700 - 706)
17
Reinforcing steel guarding
Lockout/tagout of bulk cement storage facilities
Masonry wall bracing
Number of Serious Violations – FY 2012
Su
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art
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tan
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1926.
Number of Serious Violations – FY 2012
Subpart RSteel Erection (1926.750 - 761)
18
760(a)(1)
761(b)
760(b)(3)
754(a)
760(d)(1)
193
39
16
10
9
Structural stability during erection processes
Fall Protection equipment criteria
Protection from fall hazards
Fall hazard training
Fall protection for connection
Number of Serious Violations – FY 2012
Su
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tan
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1926.
Number of Serious Violations – FY 2012
Subpart TDemolition (1926.850 - 860)
19
850(a)
850(g)
850(c)
852(a)
850(e)
66
7
7
6
6
Not dropping materials outside exterior walls
Testing for hazardous materials prior to demolition operations
Engineering survey prior to demolition operations
Wall openings protected
Control of utilities prior to demolition operations
Number of Serious Violations – FY 2012
Su
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1926.
Number of Serious Violations – FY 2012
Subpart XLadders (1926.1050 - 1060)
20
1053(b)(1)
1053(b)(4)
1060(a)
1053(b)(13)
1051(a)
1765
450
352
289
191
Using top step as a step
Stairway or ladder provided for 19 inch break in elevation
Portable ladder – 3 feet above landing surface
Appropriate use
Training program
Number of Serious Violations – FY 2012
Su
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art
& S
tan
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1926.
Number of Serious Violations – FY 2012
Subpart ZToxic & Hazardous Substances (1926.1100 - 1152)
21
1101(f)(2)(i)
1101(k)(9)(i)
1101(e)(1)
1101(f)(1)(i)
1101(i)(1)
60
44
39
37
27
Asbestos – Exposure monitoring
Asbestos – Employer provided protective clothing
Asbestos – Exposure assessment by a competent person
Asbestos – Training program
Asbestos – Class I, II, and III work in regulated area
Number of Serious Violations – FY 2012
Su
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tan
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1926.
Number of Serious Violations – FY 2012
Subpart CCCranes and Derricks in Construction (1926.1400 - 1442)
22
1412(f)(1)
1428(a)(3)
1408(a)(2)
1425(c)(3)
1412(e)(3)(i)
26
15
12
9
9
Hooks – Self-closing latches
Documentation of monthly inspections
Equipment inspection every 12 months
Documentation of signaling qualification
Determination of equipment working radius