OSHA has cited 29 CFR 1926.441 10 times since 2015, against 7 employers. Penalties on these items add up to $22,506 at their current amounts.
Citations per year
The parts of the rule cited most
1926.441(a)(6) · 5 citations
(6) Facilities for quick drenching of the eyes and body shall be provided within 25 feet (7.62 m) of battery handling areas.
1926.441(a)(5) · 3 citations
(5) Face shields, aprons, and rubber gloves shall be provided for workers handling acids or batteries.
1926.441(a)(1) · 1 citations
(a) General requirements. (1) Batteries of the unsealed type shall be located in enclosures with outside vents or in well ventilated rooms and shall be arranged so as to prevent the escape of fumes, gases, or electrolyte spray into other areas.
1926.441(b)(1) · 1 citations
(b) Charging. (1) Battery charging installations shall be located in areas designated for that purpose.
Industries cited most
- Construction 7
- Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services 2
- Public Administration 1
States cited most
Recently cited employers
- Bryan Electric, Inc. Tupelo, MS · Jun 17, 2026
- Dean Equipment Inc. Georgetown, TX · Oct 14, 2025