1910.303 Electrical General: citations, penalties and recently cited employers
Data as of October 5, 2026 · citations issued Oct 5, 2025 to Oct 5, 2026
This general electrical rule requires that conductors and equipment be free from recognized hazards likely to cause death or serious harm, and that listed or labeled equipment be installed and used according to its listing instructions. It requires sufficient working space around electrical equipment such as panels and disconnects, guarding of live parts operating at 50 volts or more, identification of disconnecting means and circuits, and closure of unused openings. Blocked electrical panels and missing breaker labels are common findings.
What the standard requires
- Use and install equipment according to its listing or labeling instructions
- Keep clear working space in front of electrical equipment
- Guard live parts operating at 50 volts or more
- Legibly mark disconnecting means and circuits
- Ensure electrical equipment is free of recognized hazards
Hazards it addresses
- Electrocution and shock
- Arc flash burns
- Electrical fires
Broadly cited in manufacturing, warehousing, retail, and restaurants.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1910.303(b)(2) | Listed or labeled equipment installed and used per instructions | 724 | 723 | $0 |
| 1910.303(g)(1) | Working space around electrical equipment | 352 | 352 | $0 |
| 1910.303(f)(2) | Services, feeders, and branch circuits legibly marked at their disconnecting means or overcurrent device | 232 | 232 | $0 |
| 1910.303(g)(1)(ii) | Working space around electrical equipment | 230 | 229 | $0 |
| 1910.303(g)(2)(i) | Guarding of live parts at 50 volts or more | 179 | 178 | $1,702 |
| 1910.303(b)(7)(iv) | 116 | 116 | $0 | |
| 1910.303(b)(1) | Equipment free from recognized hazards | 106 | 105 | $2,058 |
| 1910.303(b)(7)(i) | 99 | 99 | $1,620 | |
| 1910.303(e)(1)(ii) | 50 | 50 | $0 | |
| 1910.303(g)(1)(i)(A) | Working space around electrical equipment | 49 | 49 | $0 |
| 1910.303(b)(8)(i) | 48 | 48 | $0 | |
| 1910.303(g)(2)(ii) | Guarding of live parts at 50 volts or more | 41 | 41 | $0 |
| 1910.303(g)(1)(i) | Working space around electrical equipment | 39 | 39 | $0 |
| 1910.303(b)(6) | 24 | 24 | $4,460 | |
| 1910.303(f)(1) | 14 | 14 | $2,694 |
Penalties
Across 2,433 alleged items, OSHA and state-plan offices proposed $4,761,082 in initial penalties. The current total in the public data is $3,591,813, 25% lower after settlements, contests and amendments.
By violation type: Serious 57%; Other-than-serious 41%; Repeat 2%; Willful 0%.
Citations by state
| State | Inspections cited | Items | Initial penalties | Current penalties |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tennessee | 218 | 270 | $23,025 | $20,728 |
| Nevada | 126 | 153 | $100,726 | $75,637 |
| New York | 118 | 190 | $76,152 | $61,704 |
| Virginia | 118 | 176 | $427,015 | $385,500 |
| Connecticut | 113 | 178 | $248,346 | $185,071 |
| Maryland | 76 | 122 | $38,987 | $27,802 |
| North Carolina | 73 | 93 | $54,300 | $48,090 |
| Pennsylvania | 71 | 85 | $156,592 | $111,445 |
| New Jersey | 67 | 91 | $497,601 | $481,861 |
| Hawaii | 59 | 75 | $107,412 | $83,871 |
| Michigan | 59 | 84 | $48,300 | $30,300 |
| Minnesota | 58 | 60 | $66,450 | $44,150 |
| Illinois | 53 | 62 | $229,064 | $113,699 |
| Puerto Rico | 52 | 63 | $224,273 | $197,614 |
| Oregon | 50 | 52 | $8,266 | $8,001 |
| Florida | 42 | 56 | $293,189 | $164,281 |
| Arizona | 35 | 48 | $118,026 | $80,370 |
| Kentucky | 33 | 53 | $143,250 | $100,995 |
| Massachusetts | 33 | 43 | $70,278 | $59,657 |
| Iowa | 30 | 53 | $235,035 | $165,184 |
By industry
- Manufacturing: 548 inspections
- Public administration: 193 inspections
- Retail trade: 148 inspections
- Construction: 116 inspections
- Accommodation & food services: 115 inspections
- Transportation & warehousing: 112 inspections
- Educational services: 101 inspections
- Other services: 86 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Henderson Opco LLC | Henderson, KY | Sep 2, 2026 | 1 | $0 | $0 | Final orderAbatement due Sep 29, 2026 | osha.gov |
| Natchaug Hospital, Inc. | Mansfield Center, CT | Sep 2, 2026 | 5 | $24,117 | $24,117 | OpenAbatement due Oct 21, 2026Contest deadline ~Sep 24, 2026 (est.) | osha.gov |
| North Shore Community College | Lynn, MA | Sep 1, 2026 | 1 | $0 | $0 | Final orderAbatement due Oct 1, 2026 | osha.gov |
| EDC, Inc. | Kernersville, NC | Sep 1, 2026 | 1 | $0 | $0 | Final orderAbatement due Sep 8, 2026 | osha.gov |
| Agru America, Inc. | Fernley, NV | Sep 1, 2026 | 1 | $7,035 | $7,035 | Final order | osha.gov |
| Framingham Housing Authority | Framingham, MA | Sep 1, 2026 | 1 | $0 | $0 | Final orderAbatement due Oct 1, 2026 | osha.gov |
| Robinson Rancheria Resort and Casino | Nice, CA | Aug 31, 2026 | 1 | $17,023 | $11,916 | Informal settlementAbatement due Sep 18, 2026 | osha.gov |
| BP Hotel LLC | Carson City, NV | Aug 31, 2026 | 2 | $0 | $0 | ContestedAbatement due Sep 14, 2026Contested Sep 18, 2026 | osha.gov |
| First Choice Food Service of VA, Inc. | Wilson, NC | Aug 31, 2026 | 1 | $0 | $0 | Final orderAbatement due Sep 9, 2026 | osha.gov |
| Calvert County Public Schools | Prince Frederick, MD | Aug 31, 2026 | 3 | $3,325 | $3,325 | ContestedAbatement due Sep 8, 2026Contested Sep 9, 2026 | osha.gov |
| Bradley County - Fire Station 13 | Cleveland, TN | Aug 31, 2026 | 1 | $0 | $0 | Final order | osha.gov |
| Sacred Heart Senior Living LLC | Northampton, PA | Aug 31, 2026 | 1 | $0 | $0 | OpenAbatement due Sep 25, 2026Contest deadline ~Sep 22, 2026 (est.) | osha.gov |
| Ardmore - Parks and Recreation | Ardmore, TN | Aug 31, 2026 | 2 | $0 | $0 | Final orderAbatement due Sep 30, 2026 | osha.gov |
| Bradley County - Ema | Cleveland, TN | Aug 31, 2026 | 1 | $0 | $0 | Final orderAbatement due Sep 30, 2026 | osha.gov |
| Dept. of Transportation - Fhwa | Carson City, NV | Aug 28, 2026 | 1 | $0 | $0 | OpenAbatement due Nov 6, 2026Contest deadline ~Sep 21, 2026 (est.) | osha.gov |
| Lynbrook Vill DPW | Lynbrook, NY | Aug 28, 2026 | 1 | $0 | $0 | Final orderAbatement due Sep 10, 2026 | osha.gov |
| Hayes Ivy Manufacturing, Inc. | New Tripoli, PA | Aug 28, 2026 | 1 | $0 | $0 | OpenContest deadline ~Sep 21, 2026 (est.) | osha.gov |
| Les Schwab Warehouse Center LLC | Prineville, OR | Aug 28, 2026 | 1 | $0 | $0 | Final orderAbatement due Sep 8, 2026 | osha.gov |
| Vitro Meadville Flat Glass, LLC | Cochranton, PA | Aug 28, 2026 | 1 | $6,833 | $4,783 | Informal settlement | osha.gov |
| Reebals, Incorporated | Charles City, VA | Aug 28, 2026 | 1 | $0 | $0 | OpenAbatement due Sep 24, 2026Contest deadline ~Sep 21, 2026 (est.) | osha.gov |
| Board of Education, Frederick County Public Schools | Frederick, MD | Aug 28, 2026 | 2 | $0 | $0 | Final orderAbatement due Sep 8, 2026 | osha.gov |
| 2375 Ala Wai Property LLC | Honolulu, HI | Aug 28, 2026 | 2 | $0 | $0 | Final order | osha.gov |
| Crown Battery Manufacturing Company | Dracut, MA | Aug 28, 2026 | 1 | $7,235 | $3,600 | Informal settlementAbatement due Oct 2, 2026 | osha.gov |
| Brenntag Great Lakes, LLC | Des Moines, IA | Aug 28, 2026 | 1 | $16,550 | $8,275 | Informal settlementAbatement due Sep 24, 2026 | osha.gov |
| Aeko Kula LLC | Honolulu, HI | Aug 28, 2026 | 1 | $11,823 | $11,823 | OpenAbatement due Sep 8, 2026Contest deadline ~Sep 21, 2026 (est.) | osha.gov |
| Birdnow Motor Trade of Oelwein | Oelwein, IA | Aug 28, 2026 | 3 | $6,384 | $3,192 | Informal settlementAbatement due Sep 24, 2026 | osha.gov |
| Topaz Lodge, Inc. | Gardnerville, NV | Aug 27, 2026 | 3 | $0 | $0 | Informal settlement | osha.gov |
| Advanced Technology Institute L.C | Virginia Beach, VA | Aug 27, 2026 | 2 | $0 | $0 | OpenAbatement due Sep 23, 2026Contest deadline ~Sep 18, 2026 (est.) | osha.gov |
| Simply Delicious, Inc. | Loveland, CO | Aug 26, 2026 | 1 | $9,458 | $9,458 | Informal settlementAbatement due Sep 15, 2026 | osha.gov |
| Edsal Sandusky Corp., LLC | Littlestown, PA | Aug 26, 2026 | 1 | $11,348 | $11,348 | ContestedAbatement due Sep 22, 2026Contested Sep 9, 2026 | osha.gov |
| Alaska Department of Education & Early Development | Sitka, AK | Aug 26, 2026 | 1 | $0 | $0 | OpenAbatement due Sep 22, 2026Contest deadline ~Sep 17, 2026 (est.) | osha.gov |
| County of Hawaii - DPR, Aquatics Section | Hilo, HI | Aug 26, 2026 | 2 | $6,207 | $6,207 | OpenContest deadline ~Sep 17, 2026 (est.) | 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 |
| Lewis Bolt and Nut Company | La Junta, CO | Aug 26, 2026 | 1 | $8,038 | $4,823 | Informal settlementAbatement due Oct 1, 2026 | osha.gov |
| Name withheld (individual) | Penfield, NY | Aug 25, 2026 | 1 | $0 | $0 | Final orderAbatement due Sep 14, 2026 | osha.gov |
| County of Hawaii - DPR, Recreation Division | Hilo, HI | Aug 25, 2026 | 1 | $0 | $0 | OpenAbatement due Sep 2, 2026Contest deadline ~Sep 16, 2026 (est.) | osha.gov |
| Tithe Corp. | Baltimore, MD | Aug 25, 2026 | 4 | $1,200 | $1,200 | OpenAbatement due Sep 2, 2026Contest deadline ~Sep 16, 2026 (est.) | osha.gov |
| Association of Apartment Owners of TK Resort Condominium | Lihue, HI | Aug 25, 2026 | 1 | $5,426 | $3,798 | Informal settlementAbatement due Sep 4, 2026 | osha.gov |
| Pacifica Hosts, Inc. | Henderson, NV | Aug 25, 2026 | 1 | $0 | $0 | Informal settlement | osha.gov |
| Aee | Yauco, PR | Aug 25, 2026 | 2 | $28,373 | $28,373 | ContestedAbatement due Sep 2, 2026Contested Sep 16, 2026 | osha.gov |
Often cited together
- 1910.305 Wiring Methods (702 shared inspections)
- 1910.1200 Hazard Communication (449 shared inspections)
- 1910.157 Fire Extinguishers (432 shared inspections)
- 1910.37 Exit Route Maintenance (306 shared inspections)
- 1910.212 Machine Guarding (298 shared inspections)
- 1910.147 Lockout/Tagout (292 shared inspections)
- 1910.178 Forklifts (244 shared inspections)
- 1910.22 Walking-Working Surfaces (216 shared inspections)
Questions
What does OSHA standard 1910.303 require?
This general electrical rule requires that conductors and equipment be free from recognized hazards likely to cause death or serious harm, and that listed or labeled equipment be installed and used according to its listing instructions. It requires sufficient working space around electrical equipment such as panels and disconnects, guarding of live parts operating at 50 volts or more, identification of disconnecting means and circuits, and closure of unused openings. Blocked electrical panels and missing breaker labels are common findings.
How often was 1910.303 cited in the last 12 months?
In the public data as of October 5, 2026, 1910.303 (Electrical General) appeared in 1,814 inspections with citations issued between Oct 5, 2025 and Oct 5, 2026, covering 2,433 alleged violation items.
Which part of 1910.303 is cited most?
1910.303(b)(2) was the most-cited paragraph, with 724 items: Listed or labeled equipment installed and used per instructions
Which states cite 1910.303 most often?
The most citations under 1910.303 in this period were issued in Tennessee, Nevada, New York.
What is the typical penalty for a 1910.303 violation?
The median initial (proposed) penalty per item was $0; the median current penalty after settlements and amendments was $0. Totals: $4,761,082 proposed, $3,591,813 current. Penalties vary by violation type, employer size and history, and State Plans set their own amounts.
Are 1910.303 citations final?
Not necessarily. A citation is an allegation until it becomes a final order. 9% 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.