OSHA has cited 29 CFR 1910.421 82 times since 2015, against 34 employers. Penalties on these items add up to $270,816 at their current amounts.
Citations per year
The parts of the rule cited most
1910.421(d)(2) · 14 citations
(2) Surface and underwater conditions and hazards;
1910.421(d)(9) · 9 citations
(9) Emergency procedures.
1910.421(c)(3) · 7 citations
(3) In addition to any other first aid supplies, an American Red Cross standard first aid handbook or equivalent, and a bag-type manual resuscitator with transparent mask and tubing shall be available at the dive location.
1910.421(b) · 6 citations
(b) Emergency aid. A list shall be kept at the dive location of the telephone or call numbers of the following:
1910.421(d) · 5 citations
(d) Planning and assessment. Planning of a diving operation shall include an assessment of the safety and health aspects of the following:
1910.421(d)(6) · 5 citations
(6) Dive team assignments and physical fitness of dive team members (including any impairment known to the employer);
1910.421(g) · 5 citations
(g) Equipment inspection. The breathing gas supply system including reserve breathing gas supplies, masks, helmets, thermal protection, and bell handling mechanism (when appropriate) shall be inspected prior to each dive.
1910.421(a) · 4 citations
(a) General. The employer shall comply with the following requirements prior to each diving operation, unless otherwise specified.
Industries cited most
- Construction 36
- Administrative and Support and Waste Management and Remediation Services 28
- Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing and Hunting 6
- Real Estate and Rental and Leasing 5
- Manufacturing 2
- Utilities 1
States cited most
Recently cited employers
- NC Bridge Corporation Ebro, FL · Dec 8, 2025