OSHA has cited 29 CFR 1915.157 14 times since 2015, against 14 employers. Penalties on these items add up to $44,422 at their current amounts.
Citations per year
The parts of the rule cited most
1915.157(a) · 12 citations
(a) Use. The employer shall ensure that each affected employee uses appropriate hand protection and other protective clothing where there is exposure to hazards such as skin absorption of harmful substances, severe cuts or lacerations, severe abrasions, punctures, chemical burns, thermal burns, harmful temperature extremes, and sharp objects.
1915.157(c) · 2 citations
(c) Electrical protective devices. The employer shall ensure that each affected employee wears protective electrical insulating gloves and sleeves or other electrical protective equipment, if that employee is exposed to electrical shock hazards while working on electrical equipment.
Industries cited most
- Manufacturing 9
- Construction 2
- Arts, Entertainment, and Recreation 2
- Transportation and Warehousing 1
Recently cited employers
- Surface Technologies Corporation San Diego, CA · Feb 6, 2026