OSHA has cited 29 CFR 1910.306 19 times since 2015, against 18 employers. Penalties on these items add up to $31,856 at their current amounts.
Citations per year
The parts of the rule cited most
1910.306(k)(2)(viii) · 4 citations
(viii) Flexible cords and cables run on the ground, where accessible to the public, shall be covered with approved nonconductive mats. Cables and mats shall be arranged so as not to present a tripping hazard.
1910.306(j)(4)(i) · 2 citations
(4) Underwater equipment. (i) A ground-fault circuit interrupter shall be installed in the branch circuit supplying underwater fixtures operating at more than 15 volts. Equipment installed underwater shall be identified for the purpose.
1910.306(j)(5) · 2 citations
(5) Fountains. All electric equipment, including power supply cords, operating at more than 15 volts and used with fountains shall be protected by ground-fault circuit interrupters.
1910.306(b)(1)(i) · 1 citations
(i) Readily accessible and operable from the ground or floor level;
1910.306(b)(4) · 1 citations
(4) Clearance. The dimension of the working space in the direction of access to live parts that may require examination, adjustment, servicing, or maintenance while alive shall be a minimum of 762 mm (2.5 ft). Where controls are enclosed in cabinets, the doors shall either open at least 90 degrees or be removable.
1910.306(c)(3) · 1 citations
(3) Type. The disconnecting means shall be an enclosed externally operable fused motor circuit switch or circuit breaker capable of being locked in the open position. The disconnecting means shall be a listed device.
1910.306(d)(1) · 1 citations
(d) Electric welders—disconnecting means—(1) Arc welders. A disconnecting means shall be provided in the supply circuit for each arc welder that is not equipped with a disconnect mounted as an integral part of the welder. The disconnecting means shall be a switch or circuit breaker, and its rating may not be less than that necessary to accommodate overcurrent protection.
1910.306(g)(1)(vd) · 1 citations
(D) Interlock switches shall be connected in such a manner as to remove all power from the applicator when any one of the access doors or panels is open.
Industries cited most
- Manufacturing 8
- Arts, Entertainment, and Recreation 6
- Accommodation and Food Services 2
- Wholesale Trade 1
- Retail Trade 1
- Health Care and Social Assistance 1
States cited most
- Massachusetts 3
- Oregon 2
- Texas 2
- Colorado 1
- Connecticut 1
- Iowa 1
- Indiana 1
- Maryland 1
Recently cited employers
- Ahlstrom Nonwovens, LLC Windsor Locks, CT · Feb 24, 2026
- Harmons City, Inc. Salt Lake City, UT · Oct 16, 2025