Top 10 OSHA Safety Violation Citations

December 7th, 2021

In October, OSHA revealed the top 10 most frequently cited workplace safety standard violations for the fiscal 2021 year. Fall Protection remains at the top of the list for the 11th year in a row. Just one fall protection citation can cost your company $13,260 per violation.

1. Fall Protection – General Requirements (1926.501) 

2. Respiratory Protection (1910.134)

3. Ladders (1926.1053)

4. Scaffolding (1926.451)

5. Hazard Communication (1910.1200)

6. Lockout/Tagout (1910.147)

7. Fall Protection – Training Requirements (1926.503)

8. Personal Protective and Lifesaving Equipment – Eye and Face Protection (1926.102)

9. Powered Industrial Trucks (1910.178)

10. Machine Guarding (1910.212)