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 and deadlines | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Natchaug Hospital, Inc. | Mansfield Center, CT | Sep 2, 2026 | 1 | $8,040 | $8,040 | OpenAbatement due Oct 21, 2026Contest deadline ~Sep 24, 2026 (est.) | osha.gov |
| Dallas Metal Fabricators & Maintenance, Inc. | Dallas, TX | Sep 1, 2026 | 2 | $11,585 | $11,585 | OpenAbatement due Sep 28, 2026Contest deadline ~Sep 23, 2026 (est.) | osha.gov |
| Lawrence Housing Authority | Lawrence, MA | Sep 1, 2026 | 1 | $0 | $0 | Final orderAbatement due Oct 1, 2026 | osha.gov |
| Teg Hotels, LLC | Honolulu, HI | Sep 1, 2026 | 1 | $10,050 | $10,050 | OpenAbatement due Sep 8, 2026Contest deadline ~Sep 23, 2026 (est.) | osha.gov |
| Olde Town Pub, Inc. | Leonardtown, MD | Sep 1, 2026 | 1 | $0 | $0 | OpenAbatement due Sep 10, 2026Contest deadline ~Sep 23, 2026 (est.) | osha.gov |
| Riverfront Hospitality LLC | Lynchburg, VA | Aug 31, 2026 | 1 | $0 | $0 | OpenAbatement due Oct 5, 2026Contest deadline ~Sep 22, 2026 (est.) | osha.gov |
| Total Energies Holding Company dba Hutchinson Antivibration Systems Inc. | Cadillac, MI | Aug 31, 2026 | 1 | $0 | $0 | Final orderAbatement due Oct 2, 2026 | 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 |
| Kingmor Supply, Inc. | Mount Crawford, VA | Aug 31, 2026 | 1 | $0 | $0 | OpenAbatement due Oct 5, 2026Contest deadline ~Sep 22, 2026 (est.) | osha.gov |
| Calvert County Public Schools | Prince Frederick, MD | Aug 31, 2026 | 1 | $0 | $0 | ContestedAbatement due Sep 8, 2026Contested Sep 9, 2026 | osha.gov |
| Martin - Parks Maintenance | Martin, TN | Aug 31, 2026 | 1 | $0 | $0 | Final orderAbatement due Sep 30, 2026 | osha.gov |
| Jefferson City - Public Works | Jefferson City, TN | Aug 31, 2026 | 1 | $0 | $0 | Final orderAbatement due Sep 30, 2026 | 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 |
| Board of Education, Frederick County Public Schools | Frederick, MD | Aug 28, 2026 | 1 | $0 | $0 | Final orderAbatement due Sep 8, 2026 | osha.gov |
| Herrtronics Inc. | Auburn, NY | Aug 27, 2026 | 1 | $2,270 | $636 | Informal settlementAbatement due Sep 23, 2026 | osha.gov |
| Triple AD Enterprises, LLC | Fort Worth, TX | Aug 27, 2026 | 3 | $5,674 | $5,674 | OpenAbatement due Sep 25, 2026Contest deadline ~Sep 18, 2026 (est.) | osha.gov |
| Asia Cuba PR Inc. | Mayaguez, PR | Aug 27, 2026 | 1 | $0 | $0 | OpenAbatement due Sep 8, 2026Contest deadline ~Sep 18, 2026 (est.) | osha.gov |
| Acon, LLC | Katy, TX | Aug 27, 2026 | 1 | $4,965 | $0 | Informal settlementAbatement due Sep 16, 2026 | osha.gov |
| Earl T. Wadhams, Inc. | Rensselaer, NY | Aug 27, 2026 | 2 | $11,823 | $11,823 | Final orderAbatement due Sep 2, 2026 | osha.gov |
| Advanced Technology Institute L.C | Virginia Beach, VA | Aug 27, 2026 | 1 | $0 | $0 | OpenAbatement due Sep 23, 2026Contest deadline ~Sep 18, 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 |
| Sunraise, Inc. | Hadley, MA | Aug 26, 2026 | 1 | $0 | $0 | OpenContest deadline ~Sep 17, 2026 (est.) | osha.gov |
| Commerce Square Inc. | Hamilton, OH | Aug 26, 2026 | 1 | $0 | $0 | Informal settlementAbatement due Sep 30, 2026 | osha.gov |
| International Warehousing & Shipping LLC | Mobile, AL | Aug 26, 2026 | 1 | $0 | $0 | OpenAbatement due Sep 24, 2026Contest deadline ~Sep 17, 2026 (est.) | osha.gov |
| Gene Properties, LLC | Westerly, RI | Aug 26, 2026 | 1 | $398 | $398 | OpenAbatement due Oct 13, 2026Contest deadline ~Sep 17, 2026 (est.) | osha.gov |
| One Roof, LLC | Baltimore, MD | Aug 25, 2026 | 1 | $0 | $0 | ContestedAbatement due Sep 2, 2026Contested Sep 1, 2026 | osha.gov |
| Aramark Services Inc. | Richmond, KY | Aug 25, 2026 | 1 | $0 | $0 | Final orderAbatement due Sep 14, 2026 | osha.gov |
| OCM PR LLC | Arecibo, PR | Aug 25, 2026 | 1 | $0 | $0 | ContestedAbatement due Sep 18, 2026Contested Sep 15, 2026 | osha.gov |
| Schnieder Electric USA Inc. | Lexington, KY | Aug 25, 2026 | 1 | $7,000 | $7,000 | ContestedAbatement due Aug 31, 2026Contested Sep 15, 2026 | osha.gov |
| The Fowler Center for Outdoor Learning | Mayville, MI | Aug 25, 2026 | 2 | $0 | $0 | Informal settlementAbatement due Sep 28, 2026 | osha.gov |
| Cleanpro LLC | St George, UT | Aug 25, 2026 | 1 | $0 | $0 | OpenAbatement due Sep 28, 2026Contest deadline ~Sep 16, 2026 (est.) | osha.gov |
| Name withheld (individual) | Sterling Heights, MI | Aug 25, 2026 | 1 | $0 | $0 | Informal settlementAbatement due Sep 28, 2026 | osha.gov |
| Eastern Kentucky University | Richmond, KY | Aug 25, 2026 | 1 | $0 | $0 | Final orderAbatement due Aug 31, 2026 | osha.gov |
| Weir Minerals US Inc. | Saint Louis, MO | Aug 25, 2026 | 1 | $0 | $0 | Informal settlementAbatement due Sep 28, 2026 | osha.gov |
| Plastic Services and Products LLC | Paducah, KY | Aug 25, 2026 | 1 | $0 | $0 | Final orderAbatement due Sep 14, 2026 | 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 | ContestedAbatement due Sep 28, 2026Contested Sep 11, 2026 | osha.gov |
| Kentucky Transportation Cabinet District 5 | Louisville, KY | Aug 24, 2026 | 1 | $3,000 | $1,800 | Informal settlementAbatement due Sep 11, 2026 | osha.gov |
| Thompson Metal Fabrication LLC | Hamilton, OH | Aug 24, 2026 | 1 | $0 | $0 | OpenAbatement due Sep 28, 2026Contest deadline ~Sep 15, 2026 (est.) | 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.