This document lists the most frequently cited serious OSHA violations in construction for fiscal year 2014. It provides the code of federal regulation for 25 different subparts, with the number of serious violations cited for each standard within those subparts. The most frequently violated standards included fall protection, scaffolding safety, excavation safety, electrical safety, and crane and rigging safety standards.

1. OSHA Federal Standards
October 1, 2013 – September 30, 2014

2. NUMBER OF SERIOUS VIOLATIONS – FY 2014
29CFR1926.
690
694
762
878
1145
1240
1351
1409
1585
4301
501(b)(10)
451(e)(1)
453(b)(2)(v)
451(g)(1)
100(a)
102(a)(1)
503(a)(1)
501(b)(1)
1053(b)(1)
501(b)(13)
MOST FREQUENTLY CITED SERIOUS
VIOLATIONS IN CONSTRUCTION 2014
2
1926OverallMFC
FALL PROTECTION – RESIDENTIAL CONSTRUCTION
PORTABLE LADDERS NOT EXTENDED 3 FEET ABOVE LANDING
FALL PROTECTION – UNPROTECTED SIDES & EDGES
FALL PROTECTION – TRAINING
EYE AND FACE PROTECTION
HEAD PROTECTION
SCAFFOLDS – FALL PROTECTION
AERIAL LIFTS – FALL PROTECTION
SAFE ACCESS
FALL PROTECTION – ROOFING WORK ON LOW-SLOPED ROOFS
M
X
M
M
E
E
L
L
L
M
29CFR1926SUBPARTS

3. NUMBER OF SERIOUS VIOLATIONS – FY 2014
29CFR1926.
77
126
274
439
614
28(a)
25(a)
20(b)(1)
21(b)(2)
20(b)(2)
GENERAL SAFETY & HEALTH [1926.20 – 35]
3
EMPLOYEE TRAINING PROGRAMS
PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT – EMPLOYER RESPONSIBILITY
INITIATE AND MAINTAIN ACCIDENT PREVENTION PROGRAMS
INSPECTIONS BY A COMPETENT PERSON
SUBPARTC
HOUSEKEEPING

4. NUMBER OF SERIOUS VIOLATIONS – FY 2014
29CFR1926.
31
32
33
36
38
62(d)(1)(iii)
51(f)(1)
62(d)(2)(v)(B)
62(d)(2)(v)(C)
50(g)
OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH & ENVIRONMENTAL CONTROLS
[1926.50 – 66]
4
WASHING FACILITIES FOR HARMFUL CONTAMINANTS
Lead – Employer Personal Full-shift Sampling
EMERGENCY EYEWASH/SHOWER
Lead – Change Areas Provided Prior to Exposure Assessment
LEAD – PROTECTIVE CLOTHING & EQUIPMENT PROVIDED PRIOR TO EXPOSURE ASSESSMENT
SUBPARTD

5. NUMBER OF SERIOUS VIOLATIONS – FY 2014
29CFR1926.
12
26
274
1145
1240
95(d)(1)
102(a)(2)
95(a)
100(a)
102(a)(1)
PERSONAL PROTECTIVE & LIFE SAVING EQUIPMENT
[1926.95 – 107]
5
EYE AND FACE PROTECTION
HEAD PROTECTION
PPE – PROVIDED USED & MAINTAINED
SUBPARTE
PAYMENT FOR PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT
REQUIRED EYE & FACE PROTECTION – ANSI REQUIREMENTS

6. NUMBER OF SERIOUS VIOLATIONS – FY 2014
29CFR1926.
25
27
28
43
56
150(c)(1)(viii)
150(a)(4)
153(o)
150(c)(1)(vi)
150(c)(1)(i)
2A FIRE EXTINGUISHER PROVIDED PER 3000 SQ FT OF BUILDING AREA
EXTINGUISHERS WITH 50 FT OF 5 GALLONS OF FLAMMABLE LIQUIDS
PROTECTING LP GAS SYSTEMS PROTECTED FROM VEHICULAR DAMAGE
FIRE PROTECTION & PREVENTION [1926.150 – 159]
6
SUBPARTF
PORTABLE FIRE EXTINGUISHERS INSPECTED PERIODICALLY & MAINTAINED
INSPECTION & MAINTENANCE OF FIRE FIGHTING EQUIPMENT

7. NUMBER OF SERIOUS VIOLATIONS – FY 2014
29CFR1926.
2
2
10
12
17
200(a)
202
201(a)
200(g)(2)
200(g)(1)
SIGNS, SIGNALS & BARRICADES [1926.200 – 203]
7
TRAFFIC SIGNS AT POINTS OF HAZARD
TRAFFIC CONTROL SIGNS/DEVICES
FLAGGERS - SIGNALING
SUBPARTG
BARRICADES CONFORMING TO PART VI OF THE MUTCD
VISIBILITY OF SIGNS AND SYMBOLS

8. NUMBER OF SERIOUS VIOLATIONS – FY 2014
29CFR1926.
MATERIALS STORED TO PREVENT SLIDING FALLING, OR COLLAPSE
9
9
10
17
18
251(a)(2)(i)
250(a)(1)
251(b)(1)
251(a)(1)
252(a)
MATERIALS HANDLING, STORAGE, USE & DISPOSAL
[1926.250 – 252]
8
GENERAL RIGGING EQUIPMENT IDENTIFICATION
EXTERIOR DROP CHUTES
RIGGING EQUIPMENT INSPECTION & REMOVAL FROM SERVICE
WELDED ALLOY STEEL CHAIN SLING IDENTIFICATION
SUBPARTH

9. NUMBER OF SERIOUS VIOLATIONS – FY 2014
29CFR1926.
39
39
40
66
101
300(b)(2)
304(i)(1)
304(f)
304(d)
300(b)(1)
TOOLS: HAND & POWER [1926.300 – 307]
9
GUARDING OF ROTATING/MOVING PARTS
GUARDING OF CIRCULAR HAND-HELD RIPSAWS
TOOLS DESIGNED FOR GUARDS – GUARDS IN PLACE
GUARDING OF PORTABLE CIRCULAR SAWS
WOODWORKING TOOLS – ANSI REQUIREMENTS
SUBPARTI

10. NUMBER OF SERIOUS VIOLATIONS – FY 2014
29CFR1926.
9
10
14
22
28
352(d)
350(a)(7)
351(b)(4)
350(a)(9)
350(a)(10)
WELDING & CUTTING [1926.350 -354]
10
SECURING OF CYLINDERS WHILE IN USE
FIRE EXTINGUISHING EQUIPMENT IMMEDIATELY AVAILABLE
CYLINDERS SECURED UPRIGHT
OXYGEN AND FUEL-GAS CYLINDER STORAGE
USING CABLES NEEDING REPAIR
SUBPARTJ

11. NUMBER OF SERIOUS VIOLATIONS – FY 2014
29CFR1926.
142
175
195
212
315
404(b)(1)(i)
403(b)(2)
405(g)(2)(iv)
416(e)(1)
404(f)(6)
ELECTRICAL [1926.400 – 449]
11
EQUIPMENT INSTALLATION AND USE
GROUND FAULT PROTECTION
GROUNDING PATH
WORN/FRAYED CORDS AND CABLES
FLEXIBLE CORD STRAIN RELIEF
SUBPARTK

12. NUMBER OF SERIOUS VIOLATIONS – FY 2014
29CFR1926.
402
604
694
762
878
454(a)
451(b)(1)
451(e)(1)
453(b)(2)(v)
451(g)(1)
SCAFFOLDS [1926.450 – 454]
12
FULL PLANKING
TRAINING FOR SCAFFOLD USERS
FALL PROTECTION
AERIAL LIFTS – FALL PROTECTION
SAFE ACCESS
SUBPARTL

13. NUMBER OF SERIOUS VIOLATIONS – FY 2014
29CFR1926.
538
690
1351
1409
4301
501(b)(11)
501(b)(10)
503(a)(1)
501(b)(1)
501(b)(13)
FALL PROTECTION [1926.500 – 503]
13
ROOFING WORK ON LOW-SLOPED ROOFS
ROOFING WORK ON STEEP ROOFS
RESIDENTIAL CONSTRUCTION
UNPROTECTED SIDES & EDGES
FALL HAZARD TRAINING
SUBPARTM

14. NUMBER OF SERIOUS VIOLATIONS – FY 2014
29CFR1926.
2
2
24
552(b)(1)(ii)
554(a)(1)
552(a)(1)
HELICOPTERS, HOISTS, ELEVATORS, AND CONVEYORS
[1926.550 – 556]
14
HOISTS & ELEVATORS – COMPLYING WITH MANUFACTURER’S
RECOMMENDATIONS
MATERIAL HOISTS – RIDING PROHIBITED EXCEPT DURING
INSPECTION & MAINTENANCE
OVERHEAD HOISTS – SAFE WORKING LOAD POSTED AND NOT
TO BE EXCEEDED
SUBPARTN

15. NUMBER OF SERIOUS VIOLATIONS – FY 2014
29CFR1926.
11
24
37
47
50
602(c)(1)(vii)
602(c)(1)(viii)(A)
602(c)(1)(ii)
602(c)(1)(vi)
602(d)
MOTOR VEHICLES, MECHANIZED EQUIPMENT, &
MARINE OPERATIONS [1926.600 – 606]
15
INDUSTRIAL TRUCK OPERATOR TRAINING
INDUSTRIAL TRUCKS ANSI B56.1-1969 REQUIREMENTS
MODIFICATIONS THAT AFFECT CAPACITY RATING
SAFE RIDING SPACE ON INDUSTRIAL TRUCKS
SAFETY PLATFORM SECURED TO CARRIAGE OR FORKS
SUBPARTO

16. NUMBER OF SERIOUS VIOLATIONS – FY 2014
29CFR1926.
49
171
171
261
517
651(k)(2)
652(j)(2)
651(k)(1)
652(c)(2)
652(a)(1)
EXCAVATIONS [1926.650 – 652]
COMPETENT PERSON - INSPECTION AND EMPLOYEE REMOVAL
COMPETENT PERSON - INSPECTIONS
PROTECTION FROM FALLING/ROLLING MATERIALS AND EQUIPMENT
SAFE EGRESS
CAVE-IN PROTECTION
SUBPARTP
16

17. NUMBER OF SERIOUS VIOLATIONS – FY 2014
29CFR1926.
CONCRETE & MASONRY CONSTRUCTION
[1926.700 – 706]
17
REINFORCING STEEL GUARDING
FORMWORK CAPABLE OF SUPPORTING ANTICIPATED LOADS
LOCKOUT/TAGOUT OF BULK CEMENT STORAGE FACILITIES
BRACING OF PRECAST MEMBERS UNTIL PERMANENTLY CONNECTED
SEMICIRCULAR MASONRY SAW GUARDING
SUBPARTQ
4
6
6
7
175
702(i)(1)
704(a)
703(a)(2)
703(a)(1)
701(b)

18. NUMBER OF SERIOUS VIOLATIONS – FY 2014
29CFR1926.
5
7
15
38
142
754(a)
760(c)(3)
760(b)(3)
761(b)
760(a)(1)
STEEL ERECTION [1926.750 – 761]
18
UNSECURED DECKING IN CDZ EXCEEDING 3,000 SQFT.
STRUCTURAL STABILITY DURING ERECTION PROCESSES
PROTECTION FROM FALL HAZARDS
FALL HAZARD TRAINING
FALL PROTECTION FOR CONNECTION
SUBPARTR

19. NUMBER OF SERIOUS VIOLATIONS – FY 2014
29CFR1926.
DEMOLITION [1926.850 – 860]
19
REMOVAL OF STRUCTURAL OR LOAD-SUPPORTING MEMBERS
SHORING AND BRACING OF WALLS AND FLOORS
ENGINEERING SURVEY PRIOR TO DEMOLITION OPERATIONS
CHUTE OPENING PROTECTED BY A GUARDRAIL
NOT DROPPING MATERIALS OUTSIDE EXTERIOR WALLS
SUBPARTT
5
6
6
6
48
850(b)
854(b)
852(a)
852(e)
850(a)

20. NUMBER OF SERIOUS VIOLATIONS – FY 2014
29CFR1926.
2
BLASTING AND THE USE OF EXPLOSIVES [1926.900 –
914]
20
INSPECTION OF BLASTED AREAS
910(b)
SUBPARTU

21. NUMBER OF SERIOUS VIOLATIONS – FY 2014
29CFR1926.
3
POWER TRANSMISSION AND DISTRIBUTION [1926.950
– 968]
21
HOST EMPLOYER INFORMING CONTRACTOR OF INSTALLATION
SAFETY CHARACTERISTICS
950(c)(1)
SUBPARTV

22. NUMBER OF SERIOUS VIOLATIONS – FY 2014
29CFR1926.
2
3
1000(b)
1000(d)
22
REMOUNTING OF ROPS WITH EQUAL QUALITY OF ORIGINAL MOUNTING
ROPS ON EQUIPMENT MANUFACTURED ON OR AFTER SEPT 1, 1972
SUBPARTW
ROLLOVER PROTECTIVE STRUCTURE; OVERHEAD
PROTECTION [1926.1000 – 1003]

23. NUMBER OF SERIOUS VIOLATIONS – FY 2014
29CFR1926.
162
276
295
454
1585
1053(b)(16)
1053(b)(13)
1060(a)
1053(b)(4)
1053(b)(1)
STAIRWAYS AND LADDERS [1926.1050 – 1060]
23
USING TOP STEP AS A STEP
USE OF DEFECTIVE PORTABLE LADDERS
PORTABLE LADDER – 3 FEET ABOVE LANDING SURFACE
APPROPRIATE USE
LADDER & STAIRWAY HAZARD TRAINING
SUBPARTX

24. NUMBER OF SERIOUS VIOLATIONS – FY 2014
29CFR1926.
TOXIC & HAZARDOUS SUBSTANCES [1926.1100 –
1152]
24
ASBESTOS – EXPOSURE MONITORING
CLASS I, II, AND III WORK IN REGULATED AREA
ASBESTOS – EXPOSURE ASSESSMENT BY A COMPETENT PERSON
ASBESTOS – BUILDING OWNER DETERMINATION PRIOR TO WORK
ASBESTOS – TRAINING PROGRAM
SUBPARTZ
21
21
23
24
34
1101(e)(1)
1101(f)(1)(i)
1101(k)(9)(i)
1101(k)(2)(i)
1101(f)(2)(i)

25. NUMBER OF SERIOUS VIOLATIONS – FY 2014
29CFR1926.
9
10
11
12
18
1412(d)(1)
1412(e)(3)(i)
1417(c)(1)
1428(a)
1412(f)(1)
CRANES AND DERRICKS IN CONSTRUCTION
[1926.1400 – 1442]
25
INSPECTION DOCUMENTED & MAINTAINED
SHIFT INSPECTIONS BY A COMPETENT PERSON
EQUIPMENT INSPECTION EVERY 12 MONTHS
SIGN PERSON QUALIFICATIONS
OPERATION PROCEDURES OF EQUIPMENT
SUBPARTCC