OSHA SearchOSHA records by employer

29 CFR 1910.142: Temporary labor camps

Subpart J—General Environmental Controls

425citations since 2015
142employers cited
20%serious, willful or repeat
$0median penalty per item

OSHA has cited 29 CFR 1910.142 425 times since 2015, against 142 employers. Penalties on these items add up to $146,994 at their current amounts.

Citations per year

The parts of the rule cited most

1910.142(b)(8) · 72 citations

(8) All exterior openings shall be effectively screened with 16-mesh material. All screen doors shall be equipped with self-closing devices.

1910.142(f)(1)(iii) · 36 citations

(iii) Laundry tray or tub for every 30 persons.

1910.142(b)(3) · 35 citations

(3) Beds, cots, or bunks, and suitable storage facilities such as wall lockers for clothing and personal articles shall be provided in every room used for sleeping purposes. Such beds or similar facilities shall be spaced not closer than 36 inches both laterally and end to end, and shall be elevated at least 12 inches from the floor. If double-deck bunks are used, they shall be spaced not less than 48 inches both laterally and end to end. The minimum clear space between the lower and upper bunk shall be not less than 27 inches. Triple-deck bunks are prohibited.

1910.142(c)(1) · 35 citations

(c) Water supply. (1) An adequate and convenient water supply, approved by the appropriate health authority, shall be provided in each camp for drinking, cooking, bathing, and laundry purposes.

1910.142(k)(1) · 28 citations

(k) First aid. (1) Adequate first aid facilities approved by a health authority shall be maintained and made available in every labor camp for the emergency treatment of injured persons.

1910.142(a)(3) · 27 citations

(3) The grounds and open areas surrounding the shelters shall be maintained in a clean and sanitary condition free from rubbish, debris, waste paper, garbage, or other refuse.

1910.142(h)(1) · 21 citations

(h) Refuse disposal. (1) Fly-tight, rodent-tight, impervious, cleanable or single service containers, approved by the appropriate health authority shall be provided for the storage of garbage. At least one such container shall be provided for each family shelter and shall be located within 100 feet of each shelter on a wooden, metal, or concrete stand.

1910.142(f)(3) · 18 citations

(3) An adequate supply of hot and cold running water shall be provided for bathing and laundry purposes. Facilities for heating water shall be provided.

Industries cited most

  • Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing and Hunting 351
  • Manufacturing 16
  • Administrative and Support and Waste Management and Remediation Services 14
  • Arts, Entertainment, and Recreation 10
  • Public Administration 10
  • Real Estate and Rental and Leasing 9

States cited most

Recently cited employers