1910.134 Respiratory Protection: citations, penalties and recently cited employers
Data as of October 5, 2026 · citations issued Oct 5, 2025 to Oct 5, 2026
Where engineering controls are not feasible or adequate to control airborne contaminants or oxygen deficiency, employers must provide suitable respirators and run a written respiratory protection program. The program covers respirator selection, medical evaluation before use, fit testing before first use and annually for tight-fitting respirators, procedures for use, cleaning and maintenance, air quality for supplied-air systems, training, and program evaluation. Even voluntary respirator use triggers certain obligations, such as providing the Appendix D information sheet.
What the standard requires
- Establish a written respiratory protection program with a program administrator
- Evaluate respiratory hazards and select appropriate NIOSH-certified respirators
- Provide medical evaluations before respirator use
- Fit test tight-fitting respirators initially and annually
- Train employees at least annually on respirator use and limitations
Hazards it addresses
- Inhalation of toxic dusts, fumes, vapors, and gases
- Oxygen-deficient atmospheres
- Medical stress from wearing respirators
Frequently cited in auto body shops, manufacturing, construction-related trades, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1910.134(e)(1) | Medical evaluation before fit testing or use | 698 | 698 | $0 |
| 1910.134(c)(1) | Written respiratory protection program with worksite-specific procedures | 494 | 494 | $2,100 |
| 1910.134(f)(2) | Fit testing before initial use and at least annually | 409 | 400 | $0 |
| 1910.134(c)(2)(i) | Requirements for voluntary respirator use, including Appendix D information | 259 | 259 | $0 |
| 1910.134(c)(2)(ii) | Requirements for voluntary respirator use, including Appendix D information | 229 | 229 | $150 |
| 1910.134(f)(1) | 165 | 165 | $0 | |
| 1910.134(g)(1)(i)(A) | 150 | 150 | $0 | |
| 1910.134(k)(6) | 148 | 148 | $0 | |
| 1910.134(k) | 146 | 146 | $0 | |
| 1910.134(h)(2)(i) | 127 | 127 | $0 | |
| 1910.134(k)(1) | Training on respirator use | 114 | 114 | $0 |
| 1910.134(d)(1)(iii) | Identification and evaluation of respiratory hazards | 98 | 98 | $0 |
| 1910.134(a)(2) | 94 | 94 | $850 | |
| 1910.134(c)(2) | Requirements for voluntary respirator use, including Appendix D information | 46 | 46 | $0 |
| 1910.134(k)(3) | 45 | 45 | $0 |
Penalties
Across 3,772 alleged items, OSHA and state-plan offices proposed $7,811,538 in initial penalties. The current total in the public data is $6,295,018, 19% lower after settlements, contests and amendments.
By violation type: Serious 67%; Other-than-serious 31%; Repeat 2%; Willful 0%.
Citations by state
| State | Inspections cited | Items | Initial penalties | Current penalties |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Minnesota | 144 | 148 | $142,150 | $105,890 |
| Michigan | 129 | 195 | $127,800 | $98,050 |
| Illinois | 99 | 251 | $276,942 | $160,392 |
| New York | 92 | 220 | $202,956 | $157,873 |
| Virginia | 89 | 229 | $152,465 | $135,075 |
| Oregon | 88 | 191 | $122,243 | $119,890 |
| North Carolina | 68 | 173 | $62,300 | $51,583 |
| Tennessee | 68 | 161 | $123,925 | $122,815 |
| Florida | 67 | 167 | $190,360 | $118,274 |
| Pennsylvania | 65 | 174 | $490,814 | $376,657 |
| Nevada | 61 | 131 | $262,493 | $168,106 |
| Texas | 52 | 126 | $2,383,014 | $2,220,116 |
| New Jersey | 50 | 137 | $390,434 | $346,554 |
| Maryland | 42 | 143 | $15,400 | $14,403 |
| Kentucky | 38 | 82 | $278,150 | $198,805 |
| Wisconsin | 36 | 82 | $140,311 | $98,308 |
| Ohio | 35 | 92 | $171,646 | $133,440 |
| Connecticut | 34 | 88 | $96,390 | $60,726 |
| Arizona | 33 | 105 | $127,075 | $123,458 |
| Colorado | 32 | 70 | $171,109 | $103,206 |
By industry
- Manufacturing: 812 inspections
- Construction: 226 inspections
- Other services: 125 inspections
- Public administration: 124 inspections
- Administrative & waste services: 73 inspections
- Wholesale trade: 58 inspections
- Health care & social assistance: 45 inspections
- Retail trade: 38 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| East Kentucky Drywall Inc. | South Williamson, KY | Sep 1, 2026 | 2 | $5,600 | $5,600 | Final orderAbatement due Sep 21, 2026 | osha.gov |
| Dallas Metal Fabricators & Maintenance, Inc. | Dallas, TX | Sep 1, 2026 | 2 | $0 | $0 | OpenAbatement due Sep 28, 2026Contest deadline ~Sep 23, 2026 (est.) | osha.gov |
| Great IN Counters, Inc. | Providence, RI | Sep 1, 2026 | 1 | $948 | $948 | OpenAbatement due Oct 19, 2026Contest deadline ~Sep 23, 2026 (est.) | osha.gov |
| Delta Mechanical Contractors, LLC | Middletown, RI | Sep 1, 2026 | 1 | $1,355 | $1,355 | OpenAbatement due Oct 19, 2026Contest deadline ~Sep 23, 2026 (est.) | osha.gov |
| Regional Home Care, Inc. | Townsend, MA | Sep 1, 2026 | 3 | $5,674 | $3,972 | Informal settlementAbatement due Oct 20, 2026 | osha.gov |
| Seneca Town Water Department | Stanley, NY | Sep 1, 2026 | 1 | $0 | $0 | Final orderAbatement due Oct 20, 2026 | osha.gov |
| Wollaston Alloys, Inc. | Braintree, MA | Sep 1, 2026 | 1 | $0 | $0 | OpenAbatement due Oct 22, 2026Contest deadline ~Sep 23, 2026 (est.) | osha.gov |
| Teg Hotels, LLC | Honolulu, HI | Sep 1, 2026 | 1 | $0 | $0 | OpenAbatement due Sep 8, 2026Contest deadline ~Sep 23, 2026 (est.) | osha.gov |
| Powder Kote Plus, Inc. | Daytona Beach, FL | Aug 31, 2026 | 4 | $1,447 | $1,447 | OpenAbatement due Oct 19, 2026Contest deadline ~Sep 22, 2026 (est.) | osha.gov |
| Pegram - Fire Department | Pegram, TN | Aug 31, 2026 | 1 | $0 | $0 | Final orderAbatement due Sep 30, 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 |
| Quality Solid Surface, Inc. | Paterson, NJ | Aug 31, 2026 | 1 | $0 | $0 | OpenAbatement due Sep 11, 2026Contest deadline ~Sep 22, 2026 (est.) | osha.gov |
| Ameritribe, LLC | Richmond, VA | Aug 28, 2026 | 2 | $600 | $420 | Informal settlementAbatement due Oct 2, 2026 | osha.gov |
| Total Clean, LLC | Hazel Crest, IL | Aug 28, 2026 | 1 | $1,594 | $775 | Informal settlementAbatement due Sep 3, 2026 | osha.gov |
| Auto Action Restyling LLC | Kenilworth, NJ | Aug 28, 2026 | 3 | $6,620 | $3,310 | Informal settlementAbatement due Sep 24, 2026 | osha.gov |
| Tidi Construction Co. LLC | Portland, OR | Aug 28, 2026 | 2 | $1,822 | $1,822 | Final orderAbatement due Sep 7, 2026 | osha.gov |
| Ameritribe, LLC | Newport News, VA | Aug 28, 2026 | 2 | $600 | $580 | Informal settlementAbatement due Oct 2, 2026 | osha.gov |
| Form Tech Concrete Forms, Inc. | Gibsonia, PA | Aug 27, 2026 | 4 | $2,128 | $2,128 | Informal settlementAbatement due Oct 1, 2026 | osha.gov |
| Better Basements and Waterproofing LLC | Oregon City, OR | Aug 27, 2026 | 2 | $2,915 | $2,915 | Final orderAbatement due Sep 14, 2026 | osha.gov |
| Straightline LLC dba Straightline Roofing and Sidi | Fergus Falls, MN | Aug 27, 2026 | 1 | $1,000 | $1,000 | Final orderAbatement due Aug 31, 2026 | osha.gov |
| Northeastern Illinois Railway Services, Inc. | Sheldon, IL | Aug 27, 2026 | 4 | $1,929 | $964 | Informal settlementAbatement due Sep 14, 2026 | osha.gov |
| Rios Masonry | Charleston, SC | Aug 27, 2026 | 4 | $375 | $375 | Final orderAbatement due Sep 29, 2026 | osha.gov |
| The Corporation of Mercer University | Warner Robins, GA | Aug 27, 2026 | 1 | $0 | $0 | OpenContest deadline ~Sep 18, 2026 (est.) | osha.gov |
| Herrtronics Inc. | Auburn, NY | Aug 27, 2026 | 2 | $2,128 | $0 | Informal settlementAbatement due Sep 23, 2026 | osha.gov |
| Modineer Coatings Division LLC | Benton Harbor, MI | Aug 27, 2026 | 3 | $0 | $0 | Final orderAbatement due Oct 7, 2026 | osha.gov |
| Weatherize Alaska, LLC | Anchorage, AK | Aug 26, 2026 | 2 | $1,702 | $1,702 | Final order | osha.gov |
| Deshazo LLC | Winchester, KY | Aug 26, 2026 | 5 | $21,500 | $21,500 | Final orderAbatement due Aug 31, 2026 | osha.gov |
| Xante Corporation | Mobile, AL | Aug 26, 2026 | 1 | $0 | $0 | OpenAbatement due Sep 24, 2026Contest deadline ~Sep 17, 2026 (est.) | osha.gov |
| F&W Construction Company, Inc. | Anchorage, AK | Aug 26, 2026 | 1 | $2,837 | $2,837 | Final orderAbatement due Sep 22, 2026 | osha.gov |
| Smeal LTC, LLC | Ephrata, PA | Aug 26, 2026 | 2 | $6,809 | $5,107 | Informal settlementAbatement due Sep 30, 2026 | osha.gov |
| International Warehousing & Shipping LLC | Mobile, AL | Aug 26, 2026 | 4 | $0 | $0 | OpenAbatement due Sep 24, 2026Contest deadline ~Sep 17, 2026 (est.) | osha.gov |
| Dot-Harbors, Facility Maintenance | Honolulu, HI | Aug 26, 2026 | 2 | $7,035 | $7,035 | OpenAbatement due Sep 15, 2026Contest deadline ~Sep 17, 2026 (est.) | osha.gov |
| Tampa Brass and Aluminum Corporation | Tampa, FL | Aug 26, 2026 | 3 | $5,107 | $5,107 | OpenAbatement due Oct 14, 2026Contest deadline ~Sep 17, 2026 (est.) | osha.gov |
| Dlnr-Division of Aquatic Resources | Honolulu, HI | Aug 25, 2026 | 2 | $4,020 | $4,020 | OpenContest deadline ~Sep 16, 2026 (est.) | osha.gov |
| Name withheld (individual) | Sterling Heights, MI | Aug 25, 2026 | 1 | $2,000 | $1,000 | Informal settlementAbatement due Sep 28, 2026 | osha.gov |
| JP Flooring, LLC | West Wendover, NV | Aug 25, 2026 | 4 | $2,128 | $2,128 | Final order | osha.gov |
| Veilleux Concrete Cutting LLC | Windsor, CT | Aug 25, 2026 | 4 | $1,702 | $851 | Informal settlementAbatement due Oct 13, 2026 | osha.gov |
| Lipman-Colorado, LLC | Frederick, CO | Aug 25, 2026 | 2 | $7,235 | $7,235 | OpenAbatement due Sep 21, 2026Contest deadline ~Sep 16, 2026 (est.) | osha.gov |
| Heidelberg Materials Cement LLC | Port Canaveral, FL | Aug 25, 2026 | 1 | $0 | $0 | OpenAbatement due Sep 21, 2026Contest deadline ~Sep 16, 2026 (est.) | osha.gov |
| Little Fish Swimming, LLC dba Little Fish Swimming | Fredericksburg, VA | Aug 25, 2026 | 1 | $0 | $0 | ContestedAbatement due Sep 28, 2026Contested Sep 11, 2026 | osha.gov |
Often cited together
- 1910.1200 Hazard Communication (737 shared inspections)
- 1910.132 PPE General Requirements (280 shared inspections)
- 1910.151 First Aid (149 shared inspections)
- 1910.178 Forklifts (132 shared inspections)
- 1910.212 Machine Guarding (120 shared inspections)
- 1910.147 Lockout/Tagout (120 shared inspections)
- 1910.157 Fire Extinguishers (115 shared inspections)
- 1910.303 Electrical General (111 shared inspections)
Questions
What does OSHA standard 1910.134 require?
Where engineering controls are not feasible or adequate to control airborne contaminants or oxygen deficiency, employers must provide suitable respirators and run a written respiratory protection program. The program covers respirator selection, medical evaluation before use, fit testing before first use and annually for tight-fitting respirators, procedures for use, cleaning and maintenance, air quality for supplied-air systems, training, and program evaluation. Even voluntary respirator use triggers certain obligations, such as providing the Appendix D information sheet.
How often was 1910.134 cited in the last 12 months?
In the public data as of October 5, 2026, 1910.134 (Respiratory Protection) appeared in 1,695 inspections with citations issued between Oct 5, 2025 and Oct 5, 2026, covering 3,772 alleged violation items.
Which part of 1910.134 is cited most?
1910.134(e)(1) was the most-cited paragraph, with 698 items: Medical evaluation before fit testing or use
Which states cite 1910.134 most often?
The most citations under 1910.134 in this period were issued in Minnesota, Michigan, Illinois.
What is the typical penalty for a 1910.134 violation?
The median initial (proposed) penalty per item was $0; the median current penalty after settlements and amendments was $0. Totals: $7,811,538 proposed, $6,295,018 current. Penalties vary by violation type, employer size and history, and State Plans set their own amounts.
Are 1910.134 citations final?
Not necessarily. A citation is an allegation until it becomes a final order. 11% 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.