1926.102 Eye and Face Protection: citations, penalties and recently cited employers
Data as of October 5, 2026 · citations issued Oct 5, 2025 to Oct 5, 2026
Construction employers must ensure workers use appropriate eye or face protection when exposed to hazards such as flying particles, molten metal, liquid chemicals, caustic liquids, chemical gases or vapors, or harmful light radiation. Protection must include side shields when flying objects are a hazard, accommodate prescription lenses, and use filter lenses of suitable shade for welding and cutting. Equipment must meet the referenced ANSI Z87.1 criteria.
What the standard requires
- Provide eye or face protection for flying particles, chemicals, and radiation
- Use side protection where flying objects are a hazard
- Accommodate employees who wear prescription lenses
- Provide filter lenses with appropriate shade numbers for welding
Hazards it addresses
- Eye punctures and abrasions from flying debris
- Chemical splashes to the eyes and face
- Retinal burns from welding arcs
Cited in construction during cutting, grinding, nailing, welding, and concrete chipping operations.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1926.102(a)(1) | Employees exposed to eye or face hazards must use appropriate eye or face protection. | 1,603 | 1,603 | $2,270 |
| 1926.102(a)(2) | Side protection is required when there is a hazard from flying objects. | 36 | 36 | $2,114 |
| 1926.102(a)(3) | 15 | 15 | $400 | |
| 1926.102(b)(1) | 4 | 4 | $0 | |
| 1926.102(a)(5)(i) | 2 | 2 | $1,702 | |
| 1926.102(c)(1) | 1 | 1 | $800 |
Penalties
Across 1,661 alleged items, OSHA and state-plan offices proposed $5,082,493 in initial penalties. The current total in the public data is $4,314,934, 15% lower after settlements, contests and amendments.
By violation type: Serious 84%; Repeat 13%; Other-than-serious 3%; Willful 0%.
Citations by state
| State | Inspections cited | Items | Initial penalties | Current penalties |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Maryland | 170 | 170 | $289,094 | $276,908 |
| North Carolina | 168 | 168 | $253,285 | $230,236 |
| Illinois | 160 | 160 | $800,872 | $626,632 |
| Florida | 156 | 156 | $535,195 | $478,510 |
| Georgia | 137 | 137 | $353,264 | $316,512 |
| Texas | 133 | 133 | $455,183 | $386,954 |
| Alabama | 103 | 104 | $339,604 | $309,906 |
| Michigan | 84 | 88 | $44,400 | $34,200 |
| Virginia | 81 | 81 | $103,435 | $94,860 |
| Ohio | 56 | 58 | $254,600 | $192,018 |
| New York | 50 | 50 | $209,868 | $172,075 |
| Tennessee | 45 | 45 | $30,300 | $29,632 |
| Missouri | 40 | 40 | $197,684 | $166,358 |
| Wisconsin | 39 | 39 | $232,241 | $216,619 |
| New Jersey | 35 | 35 | $199,989 | $181,530 |
| Massachusetts | 28 | 28 | $85,661 | $49,361 |
| Kansas | 25 | 25 | $113,099 | $101,798 |
| Pennsylvania | 19 | 19 | $52,095 | $40,813 |
| New Hampshire | 15 | 15 | $43,356 | $22,546 |
| Colorado | 12 | 12 | $37,168 | $33,465 |
By industry
- Construction: 1,628 inspections
- Administrative & waste services: 9 inspections
- Manufacturing: 5 inspections
- Wholesale trade: 4 inspections
- Real estate & rental: 2 inspections
- Arts, entertainment & recreation: 1 inspections
- Agriculture, forestry & fishing: 1 inspections
- Other services: 1 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Abe Yoder Roofing, LLC | Independence, OH | Sep 2, 2026 | 1 | $2,270 | $2,270 | Open | osha.gov |
| Daniel Jaramillo LLC | Wendell, NC | Sep 2, 2026 | 1 | $2,000 | $2,000 | Final order | osha.gov |
| EPT Construction LLC | Linwood, NC | Sep 1, 2026 | 1 | $1,250 | $1,250 | Final order | osha.gov |
| Polivio Construction Inc. | Chicago, IL | Aug 31, 2026 | 1 | $2,270 | $2,270 | Open | osha.gov |
| Name withheld (individual) | Anna, TX | Aug 31, 2026 | 1 | $5,107 | $5,107 | Open | osha.gov |
| Name withheld (individual) | Grand Prairie, TX | Aug 31, 2026 | 1 | $2,270 | $0 | Informal settlement | osha.gov |
| Name withheld (individual) | Haslet, TX | Aug 31, 2026 | 1 | $1,702 | $1,021 | Informal settlement | osha.gov |
| Leblanc Painting | Saint Joseph, MI | Aug 28, 2026 | 1 | $0 | $0 | Final order | osha.gov |
| Name withheld (individual) | Smithsburg, MD | Aug 28, 2026 | 1 | $0 | $0 | Open | osha.gov |
| Nagle Paving Company | Romulus, MI | Aug 28, 2026 | 1 | $4,800 | $4,800 | Final order | osha.gov |
| Ismael Masonry LLC | Saginaw, MI | Aug 27, 2026 | 1 | $0 | $0 | Final order | osha.gov |
| Coco Construction LLC | Nashville, TN | Aug 27, 2026 | 1 | $600 | $600 | Final order | osha.gov |
| Name withheld (individual) | Holly Springs, NC | Aug 27, 2026 | 1 | $2,000 | $2,000 | Final order | osha.gov |
| D.a.b. Contractors LLC | Aurora, IL | Aug 27, 2026 | 1 | $2,837 | $851 | Informal settlement | osha.gov |
| Real Pro Builders Construction Inc. | Dover, NH | Aug 27, 2026 | 1 | $4,256 | $2,128 | Open | osha.gov |
| Juan Alvarez Roofing | Kansas City, MO | Aug 27, 2026 | 1 | $4,256 | $4,256 | Open | osha.gov |
| Aaron's Carpentry LLC | Downers Grove, IL | Aug 27, 2026 | 1 | $6,809 | $3,405 | Informal settlement | osha.gov |
| Andres Construction Services Inc. | Downers Grove, IL | Aug 27, 2026 | 1 | $2,270 | $1,000 | Informal settlement | osha.gov |
| Name withheld (individual) | Cypress, TX | Aug 27, 2026 | 1 | $4,256 | $4,256 | Open | osha.gov |
| Name withheld (individual) | Jamestown, NC | Aug 26, 2026 | 1 | $1,250 | $1,250 | Final order | osha.gov |
| Profus Construction Corp. | Chicago, IL | Aug 26, 2026 | 1 | $6,809 | $6,809 | Contested | osha.gov |
| Pineda Texturing and Roofing LLC | Colorado Springs, CO | Aug 26, 2026 | 1 | $1,702 | $1,702 | Open | osha.gov |
| Paramount Framers Inc. | Valley Cottage, NY | Aug 25, 2026 | 1 | $3,405 | $2,224 | Open | osha.gov |
| Name withheld (individual) | Pfafftown, NC | Aug 25, 2026 | 1 | $1,300 | $1,300 | Final order | osha.gov |
| Name withheld (individual) | Merton, WI | Aug 25, 2026 | 1 | $21,281 | $21,281 | Open | osha.gov |
| Maria DE Los Angeles Antonio Flores | Greensboro, NC | Aug 25, 2026 | 1 | $1,250 | $1,250 | Final order | osha.gov |
| Name withheld (individual) | Monroe, NC | Aug 25, 2026 | 1 | $1,300 | $1,300 | Final order | osha.gov |
| Rio's Roofing, LLC | Canton, OH | Aug 25, 2026 | 1 | $4,256 | $4,256 | Open | osha.gov |
| MJR Construction LLC | Kansas City, MO | Aug 25, 2026 | 1 | $4,256 | $4,256 | Open | osha.gov |
| A-G Quality Construction LLC | Kernersville, NC | Aug 25, 2026 | 1 | $1,250 | $1,250 | Final order | osha.gov |
| Junior's Framing, LLC | Kernersville, NC | Aug 25, 2026 | 1 | $1,250 | $1,250 | Final order | osha.gov |
| R & C Remodeling LLC | Baltimore, MD | Aug 25, 2026 | 1 | $1,000 | $1,000 | Open | osha.gov |
| Beyond Limits Roofing LLC | Madison, WI | Aug 25, 2026 | 1 | $1,929 | $1,350 | Informal settlement | osha.gov |
| Simpson's Quality Painting, Inc. | Clio, MI | Aug 25, 2026 | 1 | $400 | $400 | Final order | osha.gov |
| M.H.S. LLC | Independence, MO | Aug 21, 2026 | 1 | $4,256 | $4,256 | Contested | osha.gov |
| Thomas J. Moyle, Jr., Incorporated | Hancock, MI | Aug 21, 2026 | 2 | $1,200 | $1,200 | Final order | osha.gov |
| Elevated Remodeling Inc. | Westmont, IL | Aug 21, 2026 | 1 | $2,837 | $1,160 | Informal settlement | osha.gov |
| Name withheld (individual) | Spring Hill, KS | Aug 21, 2026 | 1 | $2,837 | $2,837 | Open | osha.gov |
| Roofcap LLC | Maywood, IL | Aug 19, 2026 | 1 | $2,412 | $1,450 | Informal settlement | osha.gov |
| Rala's Carpentry, Inc. | Roanoke, VA | Aug 19, 2026 | 1 | $1,375 | $1,375 | Final order | osha.gov |
Often cited together
- 1926.501 Fall Protection (1362 shared inspections)
- 1926.1053 Ladder Safety (625 shared inspections)
- 1926.503 Fall Protection Training (600 shared inspections)
- 1926.100 Hard Hats (373 shared inspections)
- 1926.20 Construction Safety Programs (179 shared inspections)
- 1926.451 Scaffold Safety (164 shared inspections)
- 1926.1060 Ladder and Stair Training (115 shared inspections)
- 1903.19 Abatement Verification (101 shared inspections)
Questions
What does OSHA standard 1926.102 require?
Construction employers must ensure workers use appropriate eye or face protection when exposed to hazards such as flying particles, molten metal, liquid chemicals, caustic liquids, chemical gases or vapors, or harmful light radiation. Protection must include side shields when flying objects are a hazard, accommodate prescription lenses, and use filter lenses of suitable shade for welding and cutting. Equipment must meet the referenced ANSI Z87.1 criteria.
How often was 1926.102 cited in the last 12 months?
In the public data as of October 5, 2026, 1926.102 (Eye and Face Protection) appeared in 1,654 inspections with citations issued between Oct 5, 2025 and Oct 5, 2026, covering 1,661 alleged violation items.
Which part of 1926.102 is cited most?
1926.102(a)(1) was the most-cited paragraph, with 1,603 items: Employees exposed to eye or face hazards must use appropriate eye or face protection.
Which states cite 1926.102 most often?
The most citations under 1926.102 in this period were issued in Maryland, North Carolina, Illinois.
What is the typical penalty for a 1926.102 violation?
The median initial (proposed) penalty per item was $2,270; the median current penalty after settlements and amendments was $2,100. Totals: $5,082,493 proposed, $4,314,934 current. Penalties vary by violation type, employer size and history, and State Plans set their own amounts.
Are 1926.102 citations final?
Not necessarily. A citation is an allegation until it becomes a final order. 4% 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.