1910.266 Logging Operations: citations, penalties and recently cited employers
Data as of October 5, 2026 · citations issued Oct 5, 2025 to Oct 5, 2026
Covers logging work including felling, limbing, bucking, yarding, skidding, loading, and transporting logs, regardless of the end use of the wood. Workers must wear specified PPE such as hard hats, eye protection, leg protection for chain saw users, and cut-resistant footwear provided by the employer. The standard sets rules for chain saws, machines, felling procedures, and safe work distances, and requires first aid and CPR training and comprehensive safety training for every employee.
What the standard requires
- Provide head, eye, leg, hand, and foot protection to logging workers
- Inspect chain saws and machines before use
- Follow safe felling procedures and maintain safe work distances
- Train all employees, including first aid and CPR
- Keep first aid kits at each work site
Hazards it addresses
- Struck-by falling trees and limbs
- Chain saw cuts
- Machine rollovers
Cited in commercial logging, land clearing, and some tree care 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1910.266(i)(7)(i) | Training | 6 | 6 | $2,135 |
| 1910.266(h)(1)(vi) | Work procedures including tree felling | 4 | 4 | $10,128 |
| 1910.266(i)(10)(i) | Training | 4 | 4 | $199 |
| 1910.266(d)(1)(vi) | General requirements, including personal protective equipment | 3 | 3 | $9,931 |
| 1910.266(d)(2)(ii) | General requirements, including personal protective equipment | 3 | 3 | $0 |
| 1910.266(f)(1)(ii) | 3 | 3 | $3,000 | |
| 1910.266(h)(2)(ii) | Work procedures including tree felling | 3 | 3 | $16,550 |
| 1910.266(d)(1)(iv) | General requirements, including personal protective equipment | 2 | 2 | $3,364 |
| 1910.266(d)(1)(vii)(B) | General requirements, including personal protective equipment | 2 | 2 | $1,378 |
| 1910.266(d)(2)(i) | General requirements, including personal protective equipment | 2 | 2 | $0 |
| 1910.266(d)(6)(ii) | General requirements, including personal protective equipment | 2 | 2 | $8,606 |
| 1910.266(f)(2)(vii) | 2 | 2 | $6,951 | |
| 1910.266(h)(1)(iv) | Work procedures including tree felling | 2 | 2 | $3,972 |
| 1910.266(h)(2)(v) | Work procedures including tree felling | 2 | 2 | $3,972 |
| 1910.266(h)(2)(vi) | Work procedures including tree felling | 2 | 2 | $0 |
Penalties
Across 73 alleged items, OSHA and state-plan offices proposed $345,864 in initial penalties. The current total in the public data is $275,029, 20% lower after settlements, contests and amendments.
By violation type: Serious 78%; Other-than-serious 22%.
Citations by state
| State | Inspections cited | Items | Initial penalties | Current penalties |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| North Carolina | 3 | 7 | $5,000 | $4,065 |
| Iowa | 2 | 5 | $14,187 | $5,300 |
| Minnesota | 2 | 5 | $102,100 | $100,000 |
| New York | 2 | 11 | $21,251 | $18,570 |
| West Virginia | 2 | 17 | $57,169 | $30,500 |
| Alaska | 1 | 3 | $23,833 | $14,300 |
| Alabama | 1 | 2 | $13,240 | $13,240 |
| California | 1 | 1 | $4,965 | $3,500 |
| Indiana | 1 | 2 | $14,000 | $0 |
| Louisiana | 1 | 1 | $6,384 | $6,384 |
| Maine | 1 | 1 | $11,585 | $10,000 |
| Montana | 1 | 1 | $3,972 | $2,979 |
| Ohio | 1 | 3 | $11,916 | $11,916 |
| Oklahoma | 1 | 5 | $19,860 | $19,860 |
| Pennsylvania | 1 | 1 | $3,972 | $1,986 |
| Virginia | 1 | 8 | $32,430 | $32,430 |
By industry
- Agriculture, forestry & fishing: 15 inspections
- Administrative & waste services: 3 inspections
- Public administration: 2 inspections
- Arts, entertainment & recreation: 1 inspections
- Manufacturing: 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 and deadlines | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Johnson County, Iowa | Solon, IA | Aug 6, 2026 | 4 | $5,320 | $0 | Informal settlementAbatement due Sep 1, 2026 | osha.gov |
| Dubuque County | Bernard, IA | Jul 6, 2026 | 1 | $8,867 | $5,300 | Informal settlementAbatement due Jul 30, 2026 | osha.gov |
| JTL Forestry, LLC | Oswegatchie, NY | Jun 17, 2026 | 2 | $5,363 | $2,682 | Informal settlementAbatement due Jul 28, 2026 | osha.gov |
| H & O Investments, LLC | Kenner, LA | Jun 9, 2026 | 1 | $6,384 | $6,384 | Final orderAbatement due Jun 29, 2026 | osha.gov |
| Viking Lumber Company, Inc. | Naukati Bay, AK | May 11, 2026 | 3 | $23,833 | $14,300 | Informal settlementAbatement due Jun 5, 2026 | osha.gov |
| Name withheld (individual) | Riegelsville, PA | May 8, 2026 | 1 | $3,972 | $1,986 | Informal settlementAbatement due May 28, 2026 | osha.gov |
| J & T Logging Inc. | Slanesville, WV | Apr 29, 2026 | 14 | $52,345 | $27,000 | Informal settlementAbatement due Jun 26, 2026 | osha.gov |
| CRD Timber and Logging | Columbia Falls, MT | Apr 29, 2026 | 1 | $3,972 | $2,979 | Informal settlementAbatement due May 26, 2026 | osha.gov |
| Savatree LLC | White Bear Lake, MN | Apr 24, 2026 | 2 | $50,000 | $50,000 | ContestedAbatement due Apr 28, 2026Contested Apr 28, 2026 | osha.gov |
| Yoder's Logging & Lumber | Irondale, OH | Apr 21, 2026 | 3 | $11,916 | $11,916 | Final orderAbatement due May 1, 2026 | osha.gov |
| TNT Logging, LLC | Lexington, VA | Mar 20, 2026 | 8 | $32,430 | $32,430 | Informal settlementAbatement due Apr 15, 2026 | osha.gov |
| Four Seasons Tree Service, LLC | Eufaula, OK | Mar 16, 2026 | 5 | $19,860 | $19,860 | Final orderAbatement due Apr 2, 2026 | osha.gov |
| Name withheld (individual) | Middletown, NY | Feb 25, 2026 | 9 | $15,888 | $15,888 | Final orderAbatement due Mar 3, 2026 | osha.gov |
| BJ Logging, Inc. | Summersville, WV | Feb 24, 2026 | 3 | $4,824 | $3,500 | Informal settlementAbatement due Mar 20, 2026 | osha.gov |
| H.C. Haynes Inc. | Smyrna Mills, ME | Jan 20, 2026 | 1 | $11,585 | $10,000 | Informal settlementAbatement due Feb 13, 2026 | osha.gov |
| Personal Touch by Jr Rivas, Inc. | Greensboro, AL | Jan 12, 2026 | 2 | $13,240 | $13,240 | Informal settlementAbatement due Feb 3, 2026 | osha.gov |
| Trinity Timber, Inc. | Hoopa, CA | Jan 6, 2026 | 1 | $4,965 | $3,500 | Informal settlement | osha.gov |
| Name withheld (individual) | Eden, NC | Dec 19, 2025 | 3 | $3,000 | $3,000 | Final orderAbatement due Jan 2, 2026 | osha.gov |
| SGF Inc. dba Skaurud Grain Farms | Gary, MN | Dec 11, 2025 | 3 | $52,100 | $50,000 | Formal settlementAbatement due Dec 15, 2025Contested Dec 18, 2025 | osha.gov |
| Linmac Dairy LLC | Gastonia, NC | Nov 19, 2025 | 2 | $2,000 | $1,065 | Informal settlementAbatement due Nov 24, 2025 | osha.gov |
| Triangle Forest Products, Inc. | Durham, NC | Nov 5, 2025 | 2 | $0 | $0 | Final orderAbatement due Nov 10, 2025 | osha.gov |
| Indiana Department of Natural Resources | Albion, IN | Oct 20, 2025 | 2 | $14,000 | $0 | Informal settlementAbatement due Jan 12, 2026 | osha.gov |
Often cited together
- 1904.39 Severe Injury Reporting (8 shared inspections)
- 1910.1200 Hazard Communication (3 shared inspections)
- 1910.252 Welding & Cutting General (1 shared inspections)
- 1910.157 Fire Extinguishers (1 shared inspections)
- 1910.106 Flammable Liquids (1 shared inspections)
- 1910.132 PPE General Requirements (1 shared inspections)
Questions
What does OSHA standard 1910.266 require?
Covers logging work including felling, limbing, bucking, yarding, skidding, loading, and transporting logs, regardless of the end use of the wood. Workers must wear specified PPE such as hard hats, eye protection, leg protection for chain saw users, and cut-resistant footwear provided by the employer. The standard sets rules for chain saws, machines, felling procedures, and safe work distances, and requires first aid and CPR training and comprehensive safety training for every employee.
How often was 1910.266 cited in the last 12 months?
In the public data as of October 5, 2026, 1910.266 (Logging Operations) appeared in 22 inspections with citations issued between Oct 5, 2025 and Oct 5, 2026, covering 73 alleged violation items.
Which part of 1910.266 is cited most?
1910.266(i)(7)(i) was the most-cited paragraph, with 6 items: Training
Which states cite 1910.266 most often?
The most citations under 1910.266 in this period were issued in North Carolina, Iowa, Minnesota.
What is the typical penalty for a 1910.266 violation?
The median initial (proposed) penalty per item was $2,838; the median current penalty after settlements and amendments was $1,702. Totals: $345,864 proposed, $275,029 current. Penalties vary by violation type, employer size and history, and State Plans set their own amounts.
Are 1910.266 citations final?
Not necessarily. A citation is an allegation until it becomes a final order. 7% 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.