1910.132 PPE General Requirements: citations, penalties and recently cited employers
Data as of October 5, 2026 · citations issued Oct 5, 2025 to Oct 5, 2026
This is the core personal protective equipment rule for general industry. Employers must assess the workplace to determine whether hazards are present that require PPE, document that assessment with a written certification, and select and provide appropriate equipment that fits each affected employee. Workers must be trained on when PPE is needed, how to wear and care for it, and its limitations. With limited exceptions, protective equipment must be provided at no cost to employees and kept in sanitary, reliable condition.
What the standard requires
- Perform a workplace hazard assessment for PPE needs
- Certify the hazard assessment in writing
- Select, provide, and ensure use of PPE that properly fits each employee
- Train employees on proper PPE use, care, and limitations
- Pay for required PPE, with limited exceptions
Hazards it addresses
- Eye, hand, head, and foot injuries
- Chemical, thermal, and electrical exposure
- Injuries from unrecognized workplace hazards
Broadly cited across manufacturing, construction-related shops, and healthcare.
Plain-language summary written for this site; it is not the regulatory text and not legal advice. Read the official text at eCFR.
Citations by month
Inspections with citations issued, by month of issuance. Hatched months are incomplete: citations reach the public data about a month after issuance.
Most-cited paragraphs
| Paragraph | What it covers | Items | Inspections | Median initial penalty |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1910.132(d)(2) | Written certification of the hazard assessment | 841 | 840 | $0 |
| 1910.132(d)(1) | Hazard assessment to determine PPE needs | 505 | 505 | $1,200 |
| 1910.132(a) | PPE provided, used, and maintained in sanitary and reliable condition | 198 | 197 | $4,798 |
| 1910.132(f)(1) | Training for each employee required to use PPE | 101 | 101 | $0 |
| 1910.132(d)(1)(i) | Hazard assessment to determine PPE needs | 100 | 100 | $5,005 |
| 1910.132(e) | 14 | 14 | $0 | |
| 1910.132(h)(1) | PPE provided at no cost to employees | 11 | 11 | $0 |
| 1910.132(f)(2) | 6 | 6 | $0 | |
| 1910.132(d)(1)(ii) | Hazard assessment to determine PPE needs | 5 | 5 | $1,594 |
| 1910.132(b) | 4 | 4 | $5,793 | |
| 1910.132(f)(1)(ii) | Training for each employee required to use PPE | 4 | 4 | $1,125 |
| 1910.132(f)(1)(iii) | Training for each employee required to use PPE | 4 | 4 | $0 |
| 1910.132(f)(1)(iv) | Training for each employee required to use PPE | 4 | 4 | $5,866 |
| 1910.132(c) | 3 | 3 | $0 | |
| 1910.132(d)(1)(iii) | Hazard assessment to determine PPE needs | 3 | 3 | $13,240 |
Penalties
Across 1,813 alleged items, OSHA and state-plan offices proposed $4,337,955 in initial penalties. The current total in the public data is $3,381,996, 22% lower after settlements, contests and amendments.
By violation type: Other-than-serious 56%; Serious 43%; Repeat 1%; Willful 0%.
Citations by state
| State | Inspections cited | Items | Initial penalties | Current penalties |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Puerto Rico | 121 | 182 | $182,913 | $137,014 |
| Illinois | 112 | 122 | $117,674 | $48,832 |
| Virginia | 104 | 118 | $201,982 | $185,481 |
| Michigan | 89 | 107 | $21,500 | $19,800 |
| New Jersey | 85 | 90 | $413,807 | $392,562 |
| Maryland | 83 | 98 | $23,600 | $18,263 |
| North Carolina | 70 | 80 | $147,438 | $143,032 |
| Texas | 68 | 86 | $585,044 | $433,521 |
| Kentucky | 64 | 73 | $165,725 | $118,617 |
| New York | 62 | 84 | $117,484 | $120,696 |
| Ohio | 61 | 74 | $195,147 | $94,356 |
| Connecticut | 52 | 55 | $100,233 | $64,698 |
| Tennessee | 44 | 54 | $94,075 | $91,505 |
| Massachusetts | 43 | 60 | $71,698 | $55,983 |
| Florida | 37 | 41 | $165,451 | $126,778 |
| Alabama | 35 | 36 | $59,270 | $51,742 |
| Maine | 34 | 36 | $67,337 | $49,955 |
| Pennsylvania | 29 | 37 | $119,707 | $90,915 |
| Rhode Island | 26 | 30 | $52,848 | $26,476 |
| Wisconsin | 24 | 25 | $161,594 | $102,058 |
By industry
- Manufacturing: 413 inspections
- Construction: 141 inspections
- Administrative & waste services: 114 inspections
- Accommodation & food services: 112 inspections
- Other services: 107 inspections
- Public administration: 92 inspections
- Health care & social assistance: 87 inspections
- Transportation & warehousing: 83 inspections
Recently cited establishments
About these records. Citations list alleged violations and proposed penalties. Employers can contest them, and many are reduced or withdrawn in settlement. Each row shows the original and the current penalty and a status label derived from the public data as of October 5, 2026. Check the linked osha.gov page for the official record.
| Establishment | Location | Issued | Alleged items | Initial penalty | Current penalty | Status | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Natchaug Hospital, Inc. | Mansfield Center, CT | Sep 2, 2026 | 1 | $8,040 | $8,040 | Open | osha.gov |
| Dallas Metal Fabricators & Maintenance, Inc. | Dallas, TX | Sep 1, 2026 | 2 | $11,585 | $11,585 | Open | osha.gov |
| Lawrence Housing Authority | Lawrence, MA | Sep 1, 2026 | 1 | $0 | $0 | Final order | osha.gov |
| Teg Hotels, LLC | Honolulu, HI | Sep 1, 2026 | 1 | $10,050 | $10,050 | Open | osha.gov |
| Olde Town Pub, Inc. | Leonardtown, MD | Sep 1, 2026 | 1 | $0 | $0 | Open | osha.gov |
| Riverfront Hospitality LLC | Lynchburg, VA | Aug 31, 2026 | 1 | $0 | $0 | Open | osha.gov |
| Total Energies Holding Company dba Hutchinson Antivibration Systems Inc. | Cadillac, MI | Aug 31, 2026 | 1 | $0 | $0 | Final order | osha.gov |
| BP Hotel LLC | Carson City, NV | Aug 31, 2026 | 1 | $3,547 | $3,547 | Contested | osha.gov |
| Kingmor Supply, Inc. | Mount Crawford, VA | Aug 31, 2026 | 1 | $0 | $0 | Open | osha.gov |
| Calvert County Public Schools | Prince Frederick, MD | Aug 31, 2026 | 1 | $0 | $0 | Contested | osha.gov |
| Martin - Parks Maintenance | Martin, TN | Aug 31, 2026 | 1 | $0 | $0 | Final order | osha.gov |
| Jefferson City - Public Works | Jefferson City, TN | Aug 31, 2026 | 1 | $0 | $0 | Final order | osha.gov |
| 2375 Ala Wai Property LLC | Honolulu, HI | Aug 28, 2026 | 1 | $11,585 | $11,585 | Open | osha.gov |
| Imo US South, LLC | Nashville, TN | Aug 28, 2026 | 1 | $3,200 | $3,200 | Final order | osha.gov |
| Board of Education, Frederick County Public Schools | Frederick, MD | Aug 28, 2026 | 1 | $0 | $0 | Final order | osha.gov |
| Herrtronics Inc. | Auburn, NY | Aug 27, 2026 | 1 | $2,270 | $636 | Informal settlement | osha.gov |
| Triple AD Enterprises, LLC | Fort Worth, TX | Aug 27, 2026 | 3 | $5,674 | $5,674 | Open | osha.gov |
| Asia Cuba PR Inc. | Mayaguez, PR | Aug 27, 2026 | 1 | $0 | $0 | Open | osha.gov |
| Acon, LLC | Katy, TX | Aug 27, 2026 | 1 | $4,965 | $0 | Informal settlement | osha.gov |
| Earl T. Wadhams, Inc. | Rensselaer, NY | Aug 27, 2026 | 2 | $11,823 | $11,823 | Final order | osha.gov |
| Advanced Technology Institute L.C | Virginia Beach, VA | Aug 27, 2026 | 1 | $0 | $0 | Open | osha.gov |
| M Amundson Cigar and Candy Company LLP | Minneapolis, MN | Aug 26, 2026 | 1 | $1,250 | $1,250 | Contested | osha.gov |
| Sunraise, Inc. | Hadley, MA | Aug 26, 2026 | 1 | $0 | $0 | Open | osha.gov |
| Commerce Square Inc. | Hamilton, OH | Aug 26, 2026 | 1 | $0 | $0 | Informal settlement | osha.gov |
| International Warehousing & Shipping LLC | Mobile, AL | Aug 26, 2026 | 1 | $0 | $0 | Open | osha.gov |
| Gene Properties, LLC | Westerly, RI | Aug 26, 2026 | 1 | $398 | $398 | Open | osha.gov |
| One Roof, LLC | Baltimore, MD | Aug 25, 2026 | 1 | $0 | $0 | Contested | osha.gov |
| Aramark Services Inc. | Richmond, KY | Aug 25, 2026 | 1 | $0 | $0 | Final order | osha.gov |
| OCM PR LLC | Arecibo, PR | Aug 25, 2026 | 1 | $0 | $0 | Contested | osha.gov |
| Schnieder Electric USA Inc. | Lexington, KY | Aug 25, 2026 | 1 | $7,000 | $7,000 | Contested | osha.gov |
| The Fowler Center for Outdoor Learning | Mayville, MI | Aug 25, 2026 | 2 | $0 | $0 | Informal settlement | osha.gov |
| Cleanpro LLC | St George, UT | Aug 25, 2026 | 1 | $0 | $0 | Open | osha.gov |
| Name withheld (individual) | Sterling Heights, MI | Aug 25, 2026 | 1 | $0 | $0 | Informal settlement | osha.gov |
| Eastern Kentucky University | Richmond, KY | Aug 25, 2026 | 1 | $0 | $0 | Final order | osha.gov |
| Weir Minerals US Inc. | Saint Louis, MO | Aug 25, 2026 | 1 | $0 | $0 | Informal settlement | osha.gov |
| Plastic Services and Products LLC | Paducah, KY | Aug 25, 2026 | 1 | $0 | $0 | Final order | osha.gov |
| Sacred Heart Rehabilitation Center Inc. | Richmond, MI | Aug 25, 2026 | 1 | $0 | $0 | Final order | osha.gov |
| Little Fish Swimming, LLC dba Little Fish Swimming | Fredericksburg, VA | Aug 25, 2026 | 1 | $4,720 | $4,720 | Contested | osha.gov |
| Kentucky Transportation Cabinet District 5 | Louisville, KY | Aug 24, 2026 | 1 | $3,000 | $1,800 | Informal settlement | osha.gov |
| Thompson Metal Fabrication LLC | Hamilton, OH | Aug 24, 2026 | 1 | $0 | $0 | Open | osha.gov |
Often cited together
- 1910.1200 Hazard Communication (707 shared inspections)
- 1910.134 Respiratory Protection (280 shared inspections)
- 1910.151 First Aid (237 shared inspections)
- 1910.303 Electrical General (211 shared inspections)
- 1910.147 Lockout/Tagout (210 shared inspections)
- 1910.133 Eye & Face Protection (206 shared inspections)
- 1910.305 Wiring Methods (198 shared inspections)
- 1910.157 Fire Extinguishers (186 shared inspections)
Questions
What does OSHA standard 1910.132 require?
This is the core personal protective equipment rule for general industry. Employers must assess the workplace to determine whether hazards are present that require PPE, document that assessment with a written certification, and select and provide appropriate equipment that fits each affected employee. Workers must be trained on when PPE is needed, how to wear and care for it, and its limitations. With limited exceptions, protective equipment must be provided at no cost to employees and kept in sanitary, reliable condition.
How often was 1910.132 cited in the last 12 months?
In the public data as of October 5, 2026, 1910.132 (PPE General Requirements) appeared in 1,515 inspections with citations issued between Oct 5, 2025 and Oct 5, 2026, covering 1,813 alleged violation items.
Which part of 1910.132 is cited most?
1910.132(d)(2) was the most-cited paragraph, with 841 items: Written certification of the hazard assessment
Which states cite 1910.132 most often?
The most citations under 1910.132 in this period were issued in Puerto Rico, Illinois, Virginia.
What is the typical penalty for a 1910.132 violation?
The median initial (proposed) penalty per item was $0; the median current penalty after settlements and amendments was $0. Totals: $4,337,955 proposed, $3,381,996 current. Penalties vary by violation type, employer size and history, and State Plans set their own amounts.
Are 1910.132 citations final?
Not necessarily. A citation is an allegation until it becomes a final order. 12% of these items were contested, and many others were changed in settlements. Each listing shows its current status and a link to the official record.