1910.151 First Aid: citations, penalties and recently cited employers
Data as of October 5, 2026 · citations issued Oct 5, 2025 to Oct 5, 2026
Requires ready availability of medical personnel for advice on employee health. When there is no infirmary, clinic, or hospital in near proximity to the workplace, a person must be adequately trained to render first aid, and adequate first aid supplies must be available. Where employees may be exposed to injurious corrosive materials, suitable facilities for quick drenching or flushing of the eyes and body must be provided within the work area for immediate emergency use.
What the standard requires
- Ensure medical personnel are readily available for advice and consultation
- Have a trained first aid provider when medical facilities are not nearby
- Keep adequate first aid supplies readily available
- Provide eyewash and drench facilities where corrosive materials are used
Hazards it addresses
- Permanent eye damage from corrosive splashes
- Worsened injuries from delayed treatment
Commonly cited in manufacturing, auto repair, and facilities that handle battery acid or caustic cleaners.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1910.151(c) | Facilities for quick drenching or flushing of eyes and body where corrosives are present | 703 | 702 | $2,050 |
| 1910.151(b) | Trained first aid person when no infirmary, clinic, or hospital is in near proximity | 121 | 121 | $600 |
| 1910.151(a) | 4 | 4 | $4,734 |
Penalties
Across 828 alleged items, OSHA and state-plan offices proposed $3,058,059 in initial penalties. The current total in the public data is $2,202,430, 28% lower after settlements, contests and amendments.
By violation type: Serious 81%; Other-than-serious 18%; Repeat 2%.
Citations by state
| State | Inspections cited | Items | Initial penalties | Current penalties |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tennessee | 107 | 111 | $68,000 | $62,160 |
| Virginia | 87 | 89 | $194,025 | $163,285 |
| Minnesota | 62 | 62 | $113,600 | $83,150 |
| Connecticut | 58 | 58 | $33,792 | $20,447 |
| Nevada | 46 | 46 | $429,476 | $326,274 |
| Maryland | 41 | 41 | $59,200 | $46,809 |
| New York | 41 | 41 | $181,016 | $140,181 |
| Kentucky | 28 | 29 | $104,575 | $74,260 |
| Massachusetts | 28 | 28 | $99,305 | $60,652 |
| Texas | 25 | 25 | $218,215 | $143,024 |
| New Jersey | 24 | 25 | $217,372 | $190,738 |
| Arizona | 23 | 23 | $122,735 | $106,002 |
| Illinois | 23 | 23 | $77,555 | $21,344 |
| Pennsylvania | 21 | 21 | $145,141 | $108,320 |
| Alaska | 18 | 18 | $73,038 | $32,380 |
| Florida | 16 | 16 | $84,230 | $62,999 |
| Hawaii | 15 | 15 | $80,735 | $63,938 |
| Ohio | 13 | 13 | $90,982 | $47,187 |
| Puerto Rico | 13 | 13 | $32,150 | $28,315 |
| California | 11 | 11 | $22,157 | $14,355 |
By industry
- Manufacturing: 229 inspections
- Accommodation & food services: 103 inspections
- Other services: 60 inspections
- Administrative & waste services: 49 inspections
- Retail trade: 48 inspections
- Educational services: 41 inspections
- Health care & social assistance: 39 inspections
- Public administration: 39 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Natchaug Hospital, Inc. | Mansfield Center, CT | Sep 2, 2026 | 1 | $0 | $0 | OpenAbatement due Oct 21, 2026Contest deadline ~Sep 24, 2026 (est.) | osha.gov |
| Olde Town Pub, Inc. | Leonardtown, MD | Sep 1, 2026 | 1 | $1,925 | $1,925 | OpenAbatement due Sep 10, 2026Contest deadline ~Sep 23, 2026 (est.) | osha.gov |
| Ardmore - Parks and Recreation | Ardmore, TN | Aug 31, 2026 | 1 | $0 | $0 | Final orderAbatement due Sep 30, 2026 | osha.gov |
| Riverfront Hospitality LLC | Lynchburg, VA | Aug 31, 2026 | 1 | $600 | $600 | OpenAbatement due Oct 5, 2026Contest deadline ~Sep 22, 2026 (est.) | osha.gov |
| Kingmor Supply, Inc. | Mount Crawford, VA | Aug 31, 2026 | 1 | $4,720 | $4,720 | OpenAbatement due Oct 5, 2026Contest deadline ~Sep 22, 2026 (est.) | osha.gov |
| BP Hotel LLC | Carson City, NV | Aug 31, 2026 | 1 | $3,547 | $3,547 | ContestedAbatement due Sep 18, 2026Contested Sep 18, 2026 | osha.gov |
| CFC Farm & Home Center Rappahannock | Washington, VA | Aug 31, 2026 | 1 | $2,065 | $1,446 | Informal settlementAbatement due Sep 25, 2026 | osha.gov |
| Minn-Alaska Transport | Palmer, AK | Aug 28, 2026 | 1 | $4,729 | $4,729 | OpenAbatement due Sep 24, 2026Contest deadline ~Sep 21, 2026 (est.) | osha.gov |
| 2375 Ala Wai Property LLC | Honolulu, HI | Aug 28, 2026 | 1 | $11,585 | $11,585 | OpenAbatement due Sep 4, 2026Contest deadline ~Sep 21, 2026 (est.) | osha.gov |
| Imo US South, LLC | Nashville, TN | Aug 28, 2026 | 1 | $3,200 | $3,200 | Final orderAbatement due Oct 2, 2026 | osha.gov |
| Dept. of Defense - USA | Herlong, CA | Aug 26, 2026 | 1 | $0 | $0 | OpenAbatement due Oct 6, 2026Contest deadline ~Sep 17, 2026 (est.) | osha.gov |
| M Amundson Cigar and Candy Company LLP | Minneapolis, MN | Aug 26, 2026 | 1 | $1,250 | $1,250 | ContestedAbatement due Aug 31, 2026Contested Sep 1, 2026 | osha.gov |
| The Home City Ice Company | Hanover, PA | Aug 26, 2026 | 1 | $11,823 | $11,823 | OpenAbatement due Sep 15, 2026Contest deadline ~Sep 17, 2026 (est.) | osha.gov |
| Sitka Point Lodge & Fishing Charters | Sitka, AK | Aug 26, 2026 | 1 | $3,547 | $3,015 | Informal settlement | osha.gov |
| Sunraise, Inc. | Hadley, MA | Aug 26, 2026 | 1 | $0 | $0 | OpenContest deadline ~Sep 17, 2026 (est.) | osha.gov |
| Bobby and Steves Auto World LLP | Minneapolis, MN | Aug 26, 2026 | 1 | $1,000 | $600 | Informal settlementAbatement due Sep 14, 2026 | osha.gov |
| Yosemite Hospitality LLC | Yosemite National Park, CA | Aug 25, 2026 | 1 | $8,038 | $5,627 | Informal settlementAbatement due Sep 14, 2026 | osha.gov |
| Plastic Services and Products LLC | Paducah, KY | Aug 25, 2026 | 1 | $4,500 | $4,500 | Final orderAbatement due Sep 14, 2026 | osha.gov |
| Little Fish Swimming, LLC dba Little Fish Swimming | Fredericksburg, VA | Aug 25, 2026 | 1 | $4,720 | $4,720 | ContestedAbatement due Sep 28, 2026Contested Sep 11, 2026 | osha.gov |
| One Roof, LLC | Baltimore, MD | Aug 25, 2026 | 1 | $1,500 | $1,500 | ContestedAbatement due Sep 2, 2026Contested Sep 1, 2026 | osha.gov |
| Cambrian Innovation, Inc. | Almena, WI | Aug 25, 2026 | 1 | $5,296 | $5,296 | OpenAbatement due Oct 15, 2026Contest deadline ~Sep 16, 2026 (est.) | osha.gov |
| Red Garter Operator, LLC | West Wendover, NV | Aug 24, 2026 | 1 | $10,050 | $10,050 | Final orderAbatement due Sep 8, 2026 | osha.gov |
| Subaru Telescope National Astronomical Observatory of Japan | Hilo, HI | Aug 24, 2026 | 1 | $6,207 | $4,345 | Informal settlementAbatement due Aug 31, 2026 | osha.gov |
| Wild Mountain Winery Inc. | Taylors Falls, MN | Aug 24, 2026 | 1 | $750 | $750 | ContestedAbatement due Sep 3, 2026Contested Sep 9, 2026 | osha.gov |
| AMZ Manufacturing Corporation | York, PA | Aug 24, 2026 | 1 | $10,050 | $7,500 | OpenAbatement due Sep 18, 2026Contest deadline ~Sep 15, 2026 (est.) | osha.gov |
| Trial Court Facilities Management and Capital Planning Department | Pittsfield, MA | Aug 24, 2026 | 1 | $0 | $0 | Final orderAbatement due Sep 23, 2026 | osha.gov |
| US Med-Equip, LLC | Memphis, TN | Aug 24, 2026 | 1 | $2,800 | $2,800 | Final orderAbatement due Sep 28, 2026 | osha.gov |
| Ohio Valley Veneer, Inc. | Piketon, OH | Aug 21, 2026 | 1 | $11,585 | $5,000 | Informal settlementAbatement due Oct 8, 2026 | osha.gov |
| Northeast Battery & Alternator, LLC | Gambrills, MD | Aug 21, 2026 | 1 | $1,500 | $1,500 | ContestedAbatement due Aug 31, 2026Contested Sep 1, 2026 | osha.gov |
| HHS Exceptional Hospitality, LLC | Stateline, NV | Aug 21, 2026 | 1 | $10,641 | $10,641 | Final orderAbatement due Sep 17, 2026 | osha.gov |
| International Flavors & Fragrances Inc. | Dayton, NJ | Aug 21, 2026 | 1 | $14,187 | $9,931 | Informal settlementAbatement due Sep 17, 2026 | osha.gov |
| Thermal Engineering of Arizona, Inc. | Tucson, AZ | Aug 20, 2026 | 1 | $1,419 | $1,419 | OpenAbatement due Aug 23, 2026Contest deadline ~Sep 11, 2026 (est.) | osha.gov |
| CMP Corporation | Decatur, GA | Aug 20, 2026 | 1 | $3,972 | $3,972 | Final order | osha.gov |
| Sioux Falls Kenworth, Inc. | Sioux Falls, SD | Aug 19, 2026 | 1 | $4,965 | $2,400 | Informal settlementAbatement due Sep 21, 2026 | osha.gov |
| Moser's Motors LLC | Forest Hill, MD | Aug 19, 2026 | 1 | $1,200 | $1,200 | OpenAbatement due Aug 27, 2026Contest deadline ~Sep 10, 2026 (est.) | osha.gov |
| Howard County Government | Savage, MD | Aug 19, 2026 | 1 | $1,750 | $1,750 | ContestedAbatement due Aug 27, 2026Contested Aug 26, 2026 | osha.gov |
| Evergreen Enterprises of Virginia, LLC | Richmond, VA | Aug 19, 2026 | 1 | $0 | $0 | Informal settlementAbatement due Sep 23, 2026 | osha.gov |
| Stone Mill Bakery and Fine Foods, Inc. | Baltimore, MD | Aug 19, 2026 | 1 | $1,050 | $1,050 | ContestedAbatement due Aug 27, 2026Contested Sep 8, 2026 | osha.gov |
| Keystone Consolidated Industries, Inc. dba Liberty Steel and Wire - Peoria | Peoria, IL | Aug 18, 2026 | 1 | $16,550 | $0 | Informal settlementAbatement due Sep 17, 2026 | osha.gov |
| Brothers Printing, LLC | Jackson, TN | Aug 18, 2026 | 1 | $150 | $150 | Final orderAbatement due Aug 31, 2026 | osha.gov |
Often cited together
- 1910.1200 Hazard Communication (451 shared inspections)
- 1910.132 PPE General Requirements (237 shared inspections)
- 1910.133 Eye & Face Protection (157 shared inspections)
- 1910.134 Respiratory Protection (149 shared inspections)
- 1910.303 Electrical General (147 shared inspections)
- 1910.305 Wiring Methods (137 shared inspections)
- 1910.157 Fire Extinguishers (133 shared inspections)
- 1910.178 Forklifts (94 shared inspections)
Questions
What does OSHA standard 1910.151 require?
Requires ready availability of medical personnel for advice on employee health. When there is no infirmary, clinic, or hospital in near proximity to the workplace, a person must be adequately trained to render first aid, and adequate first aid supplies must be available. Where employees may be exposed to injurious corrosive materials, suitable facilities for quick drenching or flushing of the eyes and body must be provided within the work area for immediate emergency use.
How often was 1910.151 cited in the last 12 months?
In the public data as of October 5, 2026, 1910.151 (First Aid) appeared in 818 inspections with citations issued between Oct 5, 2025 and Oct 5, 2026, covering 828 alleged violation items.
Which part of 1910.151 is cited most?
1910.151(c) was the most-cited paragraph, with 703 items: Facilities for quick drenching or flushing of eyes and body where corrosives are present
Which states cite 1910.151 most often?
The most citations under 1910.151 in this period were issued in Tennessee, Virginia, Minnesota.
What is the typical penalty for a 1910.151 violation?
The median initial (proposed) penalty per item was $1,925; the median current penalty after settlements and amendments was $1,256. Totals: $3,058,059 proposed, $2,202,430 current. Penalties vary by violation type, employer size and history, and State Plans set their own amounts.
Are 1910.151 citations final?
Not necessarily. A citation is an allegation until it becomes a final order. 14% 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.