OSHA has cited 29 CFR 1915.131 5 times since 2015, against 5 employers. Penalties on these items add up to $8,198 at their current amounts.
Citations per year
The parts of the rule cited most
1915.131(e) · 2 citations
(e) Before use, pneumatic tools shall be secured to the extension hose or whip by some positive means to prevent the tool from becoming accidentally disconnected from the whip.
1915.131(f) · 1 citations
(f) The moving parts of drive mechanisms, such as gearing and belting on large portable tools, shall be adequately guarded.
1915.131(g) · 1 citations
(g) Headers, manifolds and widely spaced hose connections on compressed air lines shall bear the word “air” in letters at least 1-inch high, which shall be painted either on the manifolds or separate hose connections, or on signs permanently attached to the manifolds or connections. Grouped air connections may be marked in one location.
1915.131(h) · 1 citations
(h) Before use, compressed air hose shall be examined. Visibly damaged and unsafe hose shall not be used.
Industries cited most
- Manufacturing 5
States cited most
- California 2
- Alaska 1
- Florida 1
- New York 1