OSHA's Most Common 2014 Citations in Construction

1. OSHA Federal Standards
October 1, 2013 – September 30, 2014

2. NUMBER OF SERIOUS VIOLATIONS – FY 2014
29CFR1926.
690
694
762
878
1145
1240
1351
1409
1585
4301
501(b)(10)
451(e)(1)
453(b)(2)(v)
451(g)(1)
100(a)
102(a)(1)
503(a)(1)
501(b)(1)
1053(b)(1)
501(b)(13)
MOST FREQUENTLY CITED SERIOUS
VIOLATIONS IN CONSTRUCTION 2014
2
1926OverallMFC
FALL PROTECTION – RESIDENTIAL CONSTRUCTION
PORTABLE LADDERS NOT EXTENDED 3 FEET ABOVE LANDING
FALL PROTECTION – UNPROTECTED SIDES & EDGES
FALL PROTECTION – TRAINING
EYE AND FACE PROTECTION
HEAD PROTECTION
SCAFFOLDS – FALL PROTECTION
AERIAL LIFTS – FALL PROTECTION
SAFE ACCESS
FALL PROTECTION – ROOFING WORK ON LOW-SLOPED ROOFS
M
X
M
M
E
E
L
L
L
M
29CFR1926SUBPARTS

3. NUMBER OF SERIOUS VIOLATIONS – FY 2014
29CFR1926.
77
126
274
439
614
28(a)
25(a)
20(b)(1)
21(b)(2)
20(b)(2)
GENERAL SAFETY & HEALTH [1926.20 – 35]
3
EMPLOYEE TRAINING PROGRAMS
PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT – EMPLOYER RESPONSIBILITY
INITIATE AND MAINTAIN ACCIDENT PREVENTION PROGRAMS
INSPECTIONS BY A COMPETENT PERSON
SUBPARTC
HOUSEKEEPING

4. NUMBER OF SERIOUS VIOLATIONS – FY 2014
29CFR1926.
31
32
33
36
38
62(d)(1)(iii)
51(f)(1)
62(d)(2)(v)(B)
62(d)(2)(v)(C)
50(g)
OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH & ENVIRONMENTAL CONTROLS
[1926.50 – 66]
4
WASHING FACILITIES FOR HARMFUL CONTAMINANTS
Lead – Employer Personal Full-shift Sampling
EMERGENCY EYEWASH/SHOWER
Lead – Change Areas Provided Prior to Exposure Assessment
LEAD – PROTECTIVE CLOTHING & EQUIPMENT PROVIDED PRIOR TO EXPOSURE ASSESSMENT
SUBPARTD

5. NUMBER OF SERIOUS VIOLATIONS – FY 2014
29CFR1926.
12
26
274
1145
1240
95(d)(1)
102(a)(2)
95(a)
100(a)
102(a)(1)
PERSONAL PROTECTIVE & LIFE SAVING EQUIPMENT
[1926.95 – 107]
5
EYE AND FACE PROTECTION
HEAD PROTECTION
PPE – PROVIDED USED & MAINTAINED
SUBPARTE
PAYMENT FOR PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT
REQUIRED EYE & FACE PROTECTION – ANSI REQUIREMENTS

6. NUMBER OF SERIOUS VIOLATIONS – FY 2014
29CFR1926.
25
27
28
43
56
150(c)(1)(viii)
150(a)(4)
153(o)
150(c)(1)(vi)
150(c)(1)(i)
2A FIRE EXTINGUISHER PROVIDED PER 3000 SQ FT OF BUILDING AREA
EXTINGUISHERS WITH 50 FT OF 5 GALLONS OF FLAMMABLE LIQUIDS
PROTECTING LP GAS SYSTEMS PROTECTED FROM VEHICULAR DAMAGE
FIRE PROTECTION & PREVENTION [1926.150 – 159]
6
SUBPARTF
PORTABLE FIRE EXTINGUISHERS INSPECTED PERIODICALLY & MAINTAINED
INSPECTION & MAINTENANCE OF FIRE FIGHTING EQUIPMENT

7. NUMBER OF SERIOUS VIOLATIONS – FY 2014
29CFR1926.
2
2
10
12
17
200(a)
202
201(a)
200(g)(2)
200(g)(1)
SIGNS, SIGNALS & BARRICADES [1926.200 – 203]
7
TRAFFIC SIGNS AT POINTS OF HAZARD
TRAFFIC CONTROL SIGNS/DEVICES
FLAGGERS - SIGNALING
SUBPARTG
BARRICADES CONFORMING TO PART VI OF THE MUTCD
VISIBILITY OF SIGNS AND SYMBOLS

8. NUMBER OF SERIOUS VIOLATIONS – FY 2014
29CFR1926.
MATERIALS STORED TO PREVENT SLIDING FALLING, OR COLLAPSE
9
9
10
17
18
251(a)(2)(i)
250(a)(1)
251(b)(1)
251(a)(1)
252(a)
MATERIALS HANDLING, STORAGE, USE & DISPOSAL
[1926.250 – 252]
8
GENERAL RIGGING EQUIPMENT IDENTIFICATION
EXTERIOR DROP CHUTES
RIGGING EQUIPMENT INSPECTION & REMOVAL FROM SERVICE
WELDED ALLOY STEEL CHAIN SLING IDENTIFICATION
SUBPARTH

9. NUMBER OF SERIOUS VIOLATIONS – FY 2014
29CFR1926.
39
39
40
66
101
300(b)(2)
304(i)(1)
304(f)
304(d)
300(b)(1)
TOOLS: HAND & POWER [1926.300 – 307]
9
GUARDING OF ROTATING/MOVING PARTS
GUARDING OF CIRCULAR HAND-HELD RIPSAWS
TOOLS DESIGNED FOR GUARDS – GUARDS IN PLACE
GUARDING OF PORTABLE CIRCULAR SAWS
WOODWORKING TOOLS – ANSI REQUIREMENTS
SUBPARTI

10. NUMBER OF SERIOUS VIOLATIONS – FY 2014
29CFR1926.
9
10
14
22
28
352(d)
350(a)(7)
351(b)(4)
350(a)(9)
350(a)(10)
WELDING & CUTTING [1926.350 -354]
10
SECURING OF CYLINDERS WHILE IN USE
FIRE EXTINGUISHING EQUIPMENT IMMEDIATELY AVAILABLE
CYLINDERS SECURED UPRIGHT
OXYGEN AND FUEL-GAS CYLINDER STORAGE
USING CABLES NEEDING REPAIR
SUBPARTJ

11. NUMBER OF SERIOUS VIOLATIONS – FY 2014
29CFR1926.
142
175
195
212
315
404(b)(1)(i)
403(b)(2)
405(g)(2)(iv)
416(e)(1)
404(f)(6)
ELECTRICAL [1926.400 – 449]
11
EQUIPMENT INSTALLATION AND USE
GROUND FAULT PROTECTION
GROUNDING PATH
WORN/FRAYED CORDS AND CABLES
FLEXIBLE CORD STRAIN RELIEF
SUBPARTK

12. NUMBER OF SERIOUS VIOLATIONS – FY 2014
29CFR1926.
402
604
694
762
878
454(a)
451(b)(1)
451(e)(1)
453(b)(2)(v)
451(g)(1)
SCAFFOLDS [1926.450 – 454]
12
FULL PLANKING
TRAINING FOR SCAFFOLD USERS
FALL PROTECTION
AERIAL LIFTS – FALL PROTECTION
SAFE ACCESS
SUBPARTL

13. NUMBER OF SERIOUS VIOLATIONS – FY 2014
29CFR1926.
538
690
1351
1409
4301
501(b)(11)
501(b)(10)
503(a)(1)
501(b)(1)
501(b)(13)
FALL PROTECTION [1926.500 – 503]
13
ROOFING WORK ON LOW-SLOPED ROOFS
ROOFING WORK ON STEEP ROOFS
RESIDENTIAL CONSTRUCTION
UNPROTECTED SIDES & EDGES
FALL HAZARD TRAINING
SUBPARTM

14. NUMBER OF SERIOUS VIOLATIONS – FY 2014
29CFR1926.
2
2
24
552(b)(1)(ii)
554(a)(1)
552(a)(1)
HELICOPTERS, HOISTS, ELEVATORS, AND CONVEYORS
[1926.550 – 556]
14
HOISTS & ELEVATORS – COMPLYING WITH MANUFACTURER’S
RECOMMENDATIONS
MATERIAL HOISTS – RIDING PROHIBITED EXCEPT DURING
INSPECTION & MAINTENANCE
OVERHEAD HOISTS – SAFE WORKING LOAD POSTED AND NOT
TO BE EXCEEDED
SUBPARTN

15. NUMBER OF SERIOUS VIOLATIONS – FY 2014
29CFR1926.
11
24
37
47
50
602(c)(1)(vii)
602(c)(1)(viii)(A)
602(c)(1)(ii)
602(c)(1)(vi)
602(d)
MOTOR VEHICLES, MECHANIZED EQUIPMENT, &
MARINE OPERATIONS [1926.600 – 606]
15
INDUSTRIAL TRUCK OPERATOR TRAINING
INDUSTRIAL TRUCKS ANSI B56.1-1969 REQUIREMENTS
MODIFICATIONS THAT AFFECT CAPACITY RATING
SAFE RIDING SPACE ON INDUSTRIAL TRUCKS
SAFETY PLATFORM SECURED TO CARRIAGE OR FORKS
SUBPARTO

16. NUMBER OF SERIOUS VIOLATIONS – FY 2014
29CFR1926.
49
171
171
261
517
651(k)(2)
652(j)(2)
651(k)(1)
652(c)(2)
652(a)(1)
EXCAVATIONS [1926.650 – 652]
COMPETENT PERSON - INSPECTION AND EMPLOYEE REMOVAL
COMPETENT PERSON - INSPECTIONS
PROTECTION FROM FALLING/ROLLING MATERIALS AND EQUIPMENT
SAFE EGRESS
CAVE-IN PROTECTION
SUBPARTP
16

17. NUMBER OF SERIOUS VIOLATIONS – FY 2014
29CFR1926.
CONCRETE & MASONRY CONSTRUCTION
[1926.700 – 706]
17
REINFORCING STEEL GUARDING
FORMWORK CAPABLE OF SUPPORTING ANTICIPATED LOADS
LOCKOUT/TAGOUT OF BULK CEMENT STORAGE FACILITIES
BRACING OF PRECAST MEMBERS UNTIL PERMANENTLY CONNECTED
SEMICIRCULAR MASONRY SAW GUARDING
SUBPARTQ
4
6
6
7
175
702(i)(1)
704(a)
703(a)(2)
703(a)(1)
701(b)

18. NUMBER OF SERIOUS VIOLATIONS – FY 2014
29CFR1926.
5
7
15
38
142
754(a)
760(c)(3)
760(b)(3)
761(b)
760(a)(1)
STEEL ERECTION [1926.750 – 761]
18
UNSECURED DECKING IN CDZ EXCEEDING 3,000 SQFT.
STRUCTURAL STABILITY DURING ERECTION PROCESSES
PROTECTION FROM FALL HAZARDS
FALL HAZARD TRAINING
FALL PROTECTION FOR CONNECTION
SUBPARTR

19. NUMBER OF SERIOUS VIOLATIONS – FY 2014
29CFR1926.
DEMOLITION [1926.850 – 860]
19
REMOVAL OF STRUCTURAL OR LOAD-SUPPORTING MEMBERS
SHORING AND BRACING OF WALLS AND FLOORS
ENGINEERING SURVEY PRIOR TO DEMOLITION OPERATIONS
CHUTE OPENING PROTECTED BY A GUARDRAIL
NOT DROPPING MATERIALS OUTSIDE EXTERIOR WALLS
SUBPARTT
5
6
6
6
48
850(b)
854(b)
852(a)
852(e)
850(a)

20. NUMBER OF SERIOUS VIOLATIONS – FY 2014
29CFR1926.
2
BLASTING AND THE USE OF EXPLOSIVES [1926.900 –
914]
20
INSPECTION OF BLASTED AREAS
910(b)
SUBPARTU

21. NUMBER OF SERIOUS VIOLATIONS – FY 2014
29CFR1926.
3
POWER TRANSMISSION AND DISTRIBUTION [1926.950
– 968]
21
HOST EMPLOYER INFORMING CONTRACTOR OF INSTALLATION
SAFETY CHARACTERISTICS
950(c)(1)
SUBPARTV

22. NUMBER OF SERIOUS VIOLATIONS – FY 2014
29CFR1926.
2
3
1000(b)
1000(d)
22
REMOUNTING OF ROPS WITH EQUAL QUALITY OF ORIGINAL MOUNTING
ROPS ON EQUIPMENT MANUFACTURED ON OR AFTER SEPT 1, 1972
SUBPARTW
ROLLOVER PROTECTIVE STRUCTURE; OVERHEAD
PROTECTION [1926.1000 – 1003]

23. NUMBER OF SERIOUS VIOLATIONS – FY 2014
29CFR1926.
162
276
295
454
1585
1053(b)(16)
1053(b)(13)
1060(a)
1053(b)(4)
1053(b)(1)
STAIRWAYS AND LADDERS [1926.1050 – 1060]
23
USING TOP STEP AS A STEP
USE OF DEFECTIVE PORTABLE LADDERS
PORTABLE LADDER – 3 FEET ABOVE LANDING SURFACE
APPROPRIATE USE
LADDER & STAIRWAY HAZARD TRAINING
SUBPARTX

24. NUMBER OF SERIOUS VIOLATIONS – FY 2014
29CFR1926.
TOXIC & HAZARDOUS SUBSTANCES [1926.1100 –
1152]
24
ASBESTOS – EXPOSURE MONITORING
CLASS I, II, AND III WORK IN REGULATED AREA
ASBESTOS – EXPOSURE ASSESSMENT BY A COMPETENT PERSON
ASBESTOS – BUILDING OWNER DETERMINATION PRIOR TO WORK
ASBESTOS – TRAINING PROGRAM
SUBPARTZ
21
21
23
24
34
1101(e)(1)
1101(f)(1)(i)
1101(k)(9)(i)
1101(k)(2)(i)
1101(f)(2)(i)

25. NUMBER OF SERIOUS VIOLATIONS – FY 2014
29CFR1926.
9
10
11
12
18
1412(d)(1)
1412(e)(3)(i)
1417(c)(1)
1428(a)
1412(f)(1)
CRANES AND DERRICKS IN CONSTRUCTION
[1926.1400 – 1442]
25
INSPECTION DOCUMENTED & MAINTAINED
SHIFT INSPECTIONS BY A COMPETENT PERSON
EQUIPMENT INSPECTION EVERY 12 MONTHS
SIGN PERSON QUALIFICATIONS
OPERATION PROCEDURES OF EQUIPMENT
SUBPARTCC