OSHA Most Frequently

Cited Serious Violations

OSHA Federal StandardsOctober 1, 2011 – September 30,

2012

General Industry - FY 2012

Number of Serious Violations – FY 2012

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191

0.Most Frequently Cited Serious Violations in General Industry

1200 (e)(1)212(a)(1)

1200(h)(1)134(c)(1)

23(c)1)134(e)(1)

178(l)(1)(i)147(c)(4)(i)

215(b)(9)303(b)(2)

2218

1696

1548

750

749

746

730

686

677

641

1910 Overall MFC

Machine guards - General

Respirators – Written program

Walking/working surfaces

Powered industrial trucks – Operator competency

Grinders – Tongue guards

Hazard communication – Information & training

Lockout/tagout - Procedures

Hazard communication – Written program

Respirators – Medical evaluations

Electrical – Proper installation & use of equipment

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ZOZIDINJOS

Number of Serious Violations – FY 2012

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191

0.Subpart DWalking/Working Surfaces (1910.21 – 30)23(c)(1)

22(a)(1)

22(d)(1)

22(a)(2)

25(a)

749

453

200

175

157

Housekeeping

Wet floors

Construction, care, and use of portable wood ladders

Posted Floor – Load rating

Open-sided floors

3

Number of Serious Violations – FY 2012

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191

0.Subpart EExit Routes, Emergency Action Plans, and Fire Prevention Routes (1910.33 – 39)

4

Exit marking

Exit route signs

Exit route unlocked

“Not an Exit” signs

Exit routes free & unobstructed37(a)(3)

37(b)(2)

37(b)(5)

37(b)(4)

36(d)(1)

414

349

138

124

111

Number of Serious Violations – FY 2012

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191

0.Subpart FPowered Platforms (1910.66 – 68)

679(c)(2)(V)

67(c)(2)(II)

67(c)(2)(IV)

67(c)(2)(I)

68(e)(1)

224

17

10

2

2

Trained operators for aerial lift

Controls in safe working conditionManlift inspections

Secure work position for employees in aerial lift

Body belt & lanyard when working from aerial lift

5

Number of Serious Violations – FY 2012

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191

0.Subpart GOccupational Health (1910.94 – 98)

95(c)(1)

95(d)(1)

95(g)(1)

95(k)(1)

95(g)(6)

290

118

109

105

62

Hearing conservation program

Annual audiogram

Audiometric testing programTraining program

Monitoring program

6

Number of Serious Violations – FY 2012

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191

0.Subpart HHazardous Materials (1910.101 – 126)

101(b)

106(e)(6)(ii)

107(c)(6)

107(g)(2)

107(b)(5)(i)

136

76

59

58

55

Compressed gases – handling, storage & use

Class I liquids – Dispensing

Spray areas – Approved wiring/equipment

Spray areas – Cleaning

Spray booth – Air velocity

7

Number of Serious Violations – FY 2012

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191

0.Subpart IPersonal Protective Equipment (1910.132 – 139)

8

134(c)(1)

134(e)(6)(1)

132(d)(1)

132(a)

132(d)(2)

750

746

484

480

4

Respirators – Medical evaluation

PPE – Hazard assessment

PPE – Certification of hazard assessment

PPE – Provided, used, and maintained in sanitary and reliable condition

Respirators – Written program

Number of Serious Violations – FY 2012

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191

0.Subpart JGeneral Environment Controls (1910.141 – 147) 147(c)(4)(i)

147(c)(1)

147(c)(6)(i)

147(c)(7)(i)

147(d)(4)(i)

686

653

465

319

62

Lockout/tagout – Program

Lockout/tagout – Periodic inspections

Lockout/tagout – Energy isolation devices affixed

Lockout/tagout – General training

Lockout/tagout – Procedures

9

Number of Serious Violations – FY 2012

Subp

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191

0.

151(c)

151(b)

151(a)

708

74

7

Subpart KMedical & First Aid (1910.151 –152)

Eye & body flushing facilities

First Aid training/supplies

Medical personal advice/consultation

10

Number of Serious Violations – FY 2012

Subp

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191

0.Subpart LFire Protection (1910.155 – 165)

157(c)(1)

157(e)(3)

157(g)(1)

157(g)(2)

157(e)(2)

384

220

218

202

188

Extinguishers – Annual maintenance checks

Extinguishers – Training program

Extinguishers – Visual monthly inspections

Extinguishers – Initial & annual training

Extinguishers – Provided & accessible

11

Number of Serious Violations – FY 2012

Subp

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191

0.Subpart MCompressed Gas & Air Equipment (1910.166 – 169) 169(b)(3)(i)

169(b)(3)(iv)

169(a)(2)(i)

169(b)(3)(iii)

169(b)(3)(ii)

8

6

5

2

1

Safety valves tests

Safety valve compliance with A.S.M.E Boiler & Pressure Vessel Code, Section VIII, Edition 1968

No valve between air receiver and safety valve

Safety valves readily rendered inoperable

Pressure gauge with spring loaded safety valve

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Number of Serious Violations – FY 2012

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191

0.

178(l)(1)(i)

178(l)(4)(i)

178(i)(6)

178(p)(1)

178(q)(7)

730

474

392

319

314

Subpart NMaterials Handling & Storage (1910.176 – 184)

Powered industrial trucks – Refresher training

Powered industrial trucks – Certification of training

Powered industrial trucks – Examination for defects

Powered industrial trucks – Safe operating condition

Powered industrial trucks – Competency training

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Number of Serious Violations – FY 2012

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191

0.

212(a)(1)

215(b)(9)

212(a)(3)(ii)

215(a)(4)

219(d)(1)

1696

677

666

533

360

Subpart OMachinery & Machine Guarding (1910.211 – 219)

Grinders – Tongue guards

Machine guards – Point of operation

Power transmission apparatus – Pulleys

Grinders – Work rests

Machine guards – General

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Number of Serious Violations – FY 2012

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191

0.Subpart PHand & Portable Powered Tools (1910.241 – 244)

242(b)

243(c)(3)

242(a)

243(c)(1)

244(a)(1)(ii)

473

44

34

23

16

Vertical portable grinders – Guards

Condition of tools and equipment

Jack load rating

Portable abrasive wheels – Guards

Compressed air for cleaning

15

Number of Serious Violations – FY 2012

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191

0.Subpart QWelding, Cutting & Brazing (1910.251 – 255)

253(b)(4)(iii)

253(b)(2)(ii)

252(b)(2)(iii)

253(b)(4)(i)

254(d)(9)(iii)

291

111

107

78

59

Cylinder storage, inside of buildings

Arc welding protection

Damaged cables replaced/repaired

Oxygen cylinder storage – Near combustibles

Oxygen cylinder storage – Separation

16

Number of Serious Violations – FY 2012

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191

0.Subpart RSpecial Industries (1910.261 – 272)

Grain handling –Hazardous atmospheres272(j)(1)

272(g)(1)(iii)

272(g)(4)

272(g)(1)(ii)

272(g)(1)(i)

41

33

28

26

26

Grain handling – Rescue operations

Grain handling – Bins entry permits

Grain handling – Locked out

Grain handling – Housekeeping

17

Number of Serious Violations – FY 2012

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191

0.Subpart SElectrical (1910.301 – 399)

303(b)(2)

305(g)(2)(iii)

305(b)(1)(ii)

305(g)(1)(iv)(A)

305(b)(2)(i)

641

545

495

438

250

Flexible cord strain relief

Grounding permanent and effective

Pull/junction box covers

Flexible cords used as fixed wiring

Proper installation and use of equipment

18

Number of Serious Violations – FY 2012

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191

0.

1200(e)(1)

1200(h)(1)

1200(g)(1)

1200(g)(8)

1200(f)(5)(i)

2218

1548

580

507

405

Subpart ZToxic & Hazardous Substances (1910.1000 – 1450)

Information and training

SDS’s for each chemical

Labeling (old standard)

SDS’s readily accessible

Written program

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