This document lists the most frequently cited OSHA violations from 2019 for general industry. The top violation was for not having a written hazard communication program, receiving 1521 citations. The second most cited violation was for lack of employee training on chemical hazards, receiving 1288 citations. The third most cited violation was for lack of machine guarding, with examples given of guards needed for printing presses, press brakes, conveyors, and the use of light curtains.
4. #3 1910.212 (a)(1)
Machines are
guarded
Printing Press
with Guards
Press Brake
with Light
curtains
Conveyor with
emergency
stops and pull
cords
1281 citations
Light Curtains are one
method of guarding.
11. #10 1910.1200(g)(8)
Have a Safety Data
sheet for every
chemical
Chemicals that
have benzene,
formaldehyde,
ethylene oxide, and
methylene chloride
require sampling
for safe levels
468 citations
12. Bubbling Under the Top Ten
1910.134(c)(1) –
respirator written
program
1910.151(c) – eyewash
when handling corrosives
1910.28(b)(1) – fall
protection above 4 feet
1910.178(L)(4) Forklift
refresher training
1926.1200(f)(6) – ^
element label on
chemicals
Guardrails on the roof
13. 2005 Most Cited
Top 10 violations for General Industry – 2005 National
1910.1200(e)(1) Subpart Z - Hazard Communication- Failure to develop, implement and maintain
a written hazard communication program. Total violations-2394
1910.212(a)(1) Subpart O - Machine Guarding- Failure to provide protection to employees by
proper guarding of machines Total violations-1590
General Duty Clause- Failure to provide a workplace that is free from recognized hazards that are
causing or likely to cause death or serious physical harm to employees. Total violations-1164
1910.1200(h)(1) Subpart Z - Hazard Communication- Failure to provide employees with proper
training on chemical hazards. Total violations-1125
1910.212(a)(3)(ii) Subpart O - Machine Guarding- Failure to provide proper guarding at the point
of operation of the machine Total violations-811
1910.151(c) Subpart K- Medical and First Aid- Failure to provide eye wash Total violations-787
1910.023(c)(1) Subpart D- Walking-Working Surfaces- Failure to provide railing on open-sided
floors, platforms, and runways that are at least 4 feet above a lower level. Total violations-742
1910.147(c)(1) Subpart J- Hazardous Energy (Lockout/Tagout)- Failure to have a written program
Total violations-733
1910.215(b)(9) Subpart O- Abrasive Wheel Machinery- Failure to provide Tongue guard shall
never exceed ¼ inch distance from the wheel to the guard. Total violations- 723
1910.1200(g)(1) Subpart Z - Hazard Communication- Failure to have material safety data sheets
(MSDS). Total violations- 717
14. Background
Classes: OSHA 10/30 Hour, Incident Investigation,
Confined Space, Excavation Safety, Cranes Signaling,
Rigging Safety, Fall Protection, Scaffold Competent Person,
Silica Competent Person, CHST Prep, Lockout, Machine
Guarding, OSHA Recordkeeping, and Safety Management
Services: Mock OSHA Inspections, Site Safety Audits,
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Since 1987, he has trained over 50,000 people including
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14
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