OSHA has cited 29 CFR 1928.51 108 times since 2015, against 81 employers. Penalties on these items add up to $264,231 at their current amounts.
Citations per year
The parts of the rule cited most
1928.51(d) · 41 citations
(d) Operating instructions. Every employee who operates an agricultural tractor shall be informed of the operating practices contained in appendix A of this part and of any other practices dictated by the work environment. Such information shall be provided at the time of initial assignment and at least annually thereafter.
1928.51(b)(2)(ib) · 38 citations
(B) Ensure that each employee uses such seatbelt while the tractor is moving; and
1928.51(b)(2)(ia) · 17 citations
(A) Provide each tractor with a seatbelt which meets the requirements of this paragraph;
1928.51(b)(1) · 8 citations
(1) Roll-over protective structures (ROPS). ROPS shall be provided by the employer for each tractor operated by an employee. Except as provided in paragraph (b)(5) of this section, a ROPS used on wheel-type tractors shall meet the test and performance requirements of 29 CFR 1928.52, 1928.53, or 1926.1002 as appropriate. A ROPS used on track-type tractors shall meet the test and performance requirements of 29 CFR 1926.1001.
1928.51(c) · 2 citations
(c) Labeling. Each ROPS shall have a label, permanently affixed to the structure, which states:
1928.51(b)(2)(i) · 1 citations
(2) Seatbelts. (i) Where ROPS are required by this section, the employer shall:
1928.51(c)(4) · 1 citations
(4) That the ROPS model was tested in accordance with the requirements of this subpart.
Industries cited most
- Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing and Hunting 101
- Administrative and Support and Waste Management and Remediation Services 4
- Construction 1
- Wholesale Trade 1
- Retail Trade 1
Recently cited employers
- Belding Farms LLC. Fort Stockton, TX · Jul 22, 2026