1910.142 Temporary Labor Camps: citations, penalties and recently cited employers
Data as of October 5, 2026 · citations issued Oct 5, 2025 to Oct 5, 2026
Applies to temporary housing that employers provide for workers, most commonly seasonal agricultural workers. The rules cover the camp site, shelter construction and space per occupant, safe water supply, toilet facilities, sewage and refuse disposal, laundry, handwashing and bathing facilities, lighting, kitchens and food handling, insect and rodent control, first aid, and reporting of communicable diseases. Each provision aims to keep employer-provided living quarters sanitary and safe.
What the standard requires
- Locate camps on well-drained sites free of hazards
- Provide sound shelters with adequate floor space, beds, and heating
- Supply safe potable water and sanitary toilet facilities
- Provide handwashing, bathing, and laundry facilities
- Control insects and rodents and dispose of refuse properly
Hazards it addresses
- Waterborne and communicable diseases
- Fires in crowded living quarters
- Illness from unsanitary conditions
Primarily cited in agriculture and seasonal farm labor housing.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1910.142(b)(8) | Shelter requirements | 7 | 7 | $750 |
| 1910.142(k)(1) | 3 | 3 | $750 | |
| 1910.142(d)(2) | Toilet facilities | 2 | 2 | $375 |
| 1910.142(a)(3) | 1 | 1 | $900 | |
| 1910.142(b)(1) | Shelter requirements | 1 | 1 | $750 |
| 1910.142(b)(3) | Shelter requirements | 1 | 1 | $900 |
| 1910.142(b)(4) | Shelter requirements | 1 | 1 | $900 |
| 1910.142(b)(7) | Shelter requirements | 1 | 1 | $1,250 |
| 1910.142(c)(1) | Water supply | 1 | 1 | $0 |
| 1910.142(d)(10) | Toilet facilities | 1 | 1 | $0 |
| 1910.142(f)(1)(ii) | Laundry, handwashing, and bathing facilities | 1 | 1 | $750 |
| 1910.142(f)(1)(iii) | Laundry, handwashing, and bathing facilities | 1 | 1 | $0 |
| 1910.142(f)(3) | Laundry, handwashing, and bathing facilities | 1 | 1 | $0 |
| 1910.142(f)(6) | Laundry, handwashing, and bathing facilities | 1 | 1 | $900 |
| 1910.142(h)(1) | 1 | 1 | $750 |
Penalties
Across 24 alleged items, OSHA and state-plan offices proposed $15,100 in initial penalties. The current total in the public data is $14,537, 4% lower after settlements, contests and amendments.
By violation type: Other-than-serious 100%.
Citations by state
| State | Inspections cited | Items | Initial penalties | Current penalties |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| North Carolina | 14 | 24 | $15,100 | $14,537 |
By industry
- Agriculture, forestry & fishing: 14 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 and deadlines | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Name withheld (individual) | Ennice, NC | Aug 28, 2026 | 2 | $1,250 | $1,250 | Final orderAbatement due Sep 8, 2026 | osha.gov |
| Name withheld (individual) | Dunn, NC | Aug 19, 2026 | 1 | $1,250 | $1,250 | Final orderAbatement due Aug 24, 2026 | osha.gov |
| Name withheld (individual) | Benson, NC | May 11, 2026 | 1 | $750 | $600 | Informal settlementAbatement due May 15, 2026 | osha.gov |
| Name withheld (individual) | Benson, NC | May 11, 2026 | 1 | $750 | $600 | Informal settlementAbatement due May 15, 2026 | osha.gov |
| Alvarado's Contract LLC | Bailey, NC | May 7, 2026 | 3 | $2,700 | $2,700 | Final orderAbatement due May 11, 2026 | osha.gov |
| Alvarado's Contract LLC | Wilson, NC | May 7, 2026 | 1 | $0 | $0 | Final orderAbatement due May 11, 2026 | osha.gov |
| Clemmons Farming Inc. | Supply, NC | Mar 23, 2026 | 1 | $0 | $0 | Final orderAbatement due Mar 31, 2026 | osha.gov |
| Skyty Farms, Inc. | Benson, NC | Mar 19, 2026 | 1 | $0 | $0 | Final orderAbatement due Mar 27, 2026 | osha.gov |
| Jeffreys Family Farms Inc. | Bunn, NC | Mar 12, 2026 | 1 | $750 | $750 | Final orderAbatement due Mar 16, 2026 | osha.gov |
| Melon Direct, LLC | Roseboro, NC | Nov 12, 2025 | 2 | $1,500 | $1,500 | Final orderAbatement due Nov 17, 2025 | osha.gov |
| Melon Direct, LLC | Roseboro, NC | Nov 12, 2025 | 2 | $1,500 | $1,500 | Final orderAbatement due Nov 17, 2025 | osha.gov |
| Adams Farming Company LLC | Benson, NC | Nov 5, 2025 | 1 | $900 | $900 | Final orderAbatement due Nov 10, 2025 | osha.gov |
| N-L Farming, LLC | Dunn, NC | Oct 21, 2025 | 2 | $750 | $487 | Informal settlementAbatement due Oct 29, 2025 | osha.gov |
| Name withheld (individual) | Hendersonville, NC | Oct 17, 2025 | 5 | $3,000 | $3,000 | Final orderAbatement due Oct 21, 2025 | osha.gov |
Questions
What does OSHA standard 1910.142 require?
Applies to temporary housing that employers provide for workers, most commonly seasonal agricultural workers. The rules cover the camp site, shelter construction and space per occupant, safe water supply, toilet facilities, sewage and refuse disposal, laundry, handwashing and bathing facilities, lighting, kitchens and food handling, insect and rodent control, first aid, and reporting of communicable diseases. Each provision aims to keep employer-provided living quarters sanitary and safe.
How often was 1910.142 cited in the last 12 months?
In the public data as of October 5, 2026, 1910.142 (Temporary Labor Camps) appeared in 14 inspections with citations issued between Oct 5, 2025 and Oct 5, 2026, covering 24 alleged violation items.
Which part of 1910.142 is cited most?
1910.142(b)(8) was the most-cited paragraph, with 7 items: Shelter requirements
Which states cite 1910.142 most often?
The most citations under 1910.142 in this period were issued in North Carolina.
What is the typical penalty for a 1910.142 violation?
The median initial (proposed) penalty per item was $750; the median current penalty after settlements and amendments was $750. Totals: $15,100 proposed, $14,537 current. Penalties vary by violation type, employer size and history, and State Plans set their own amounts.
Are 1910.142 citations final?
Not necessarily. A citation is an allegation until it becomes a final order. 0% 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.