1910.307 Hazardous Locations: citations, penalties and recently cited employers
Data as of October 5, 2026 · citations issued Oct 5, 2025 to Oct 5, 2026
Applies to electrical equipment and wiring in locations classified as hazardous because of flammable gases or vapors, flammable liquids, combustible dusts, or ignitable fibers. Equipment in Class I, II, and III locations, or in zones under the alternate classification system, must be approved for the specific class, division or zone, and group present, and must be marked accordingly. Employers must document classified areas, and wiring methods must prevent ignition of the surrounding atmosphere.
What the standard requires
- Identify and document hazardous classified locations
- Use electrical equipment approved for the class, division, and group present
- Ensure equipment is marked to show its approval and temperature class
- Use wiring methods suitable for hazardous locations
Hazards it addresses
- Explosions from ignited vapors or dusts
- Fires caused by sparking electrical equipment
Cited at spray finishing operations, grain and dust-producing facilities, chemical plants, and fuel handling areas.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1910.307(c) | 20 | 20 | $4,468 | |
| 1910.307(c)(2)(i) | 8 | 8 | $2,186 | |
| 1910.307(b) | 4 | 4 | $2,894 | |
| 1910.307(c)(3) | 4 | 4 | $7,211 | |
| 1910.307(c)(1) | 2 | 2 | $9,457 |
Penalties
Across 38 alleged items, OSHA and state-plan offices proposed $203,793 in initial penalties. The current total in the public data is $147,116, 28% lower after settlements, contests and amendments.
By violation type: Serious 92%; Other-than-serious 8%.
Citations by state
| State | Inspections cited | Items | Initial penalties | Current penalties |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pennsylvania | 6 | 6 | $31,089 | $20,318 |
| Missouri | 3 | 3 | $8,937 | $2,383 |
| New Jersey | 3 | 3 | $29,791 | $26,481 |
| Colorado | 2 | 2 | $10,592 | $9,295 |
| Kansas | 2 | 2 | $24,352 | $14,611 |
| Massachusetts | 2 | 2 | $4,965 | $0 |
| Minnesota | 2 | 2 | $8,700 | $8,700 |
| North Carolina | 2 | 3 | $16,550 | $16,550 |
| New York | 2 | 2 | $13,241 | $7,366 |
| Tennessee | 2 | 2 | $400 | $400 |
| Virginia | 2 | 2 | $12,060 | $11,745 |
| Wisconsin | 2 | 2 | $8,276 | $4,964 |
| Alaska | 1 | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Alabama | 1 | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Georgia | 1 | 1 | $9,268 | $6,296 |
| Iowa | 1 | 1 | $10,641 | $5,320 |
| Idaho | 1 | 1 | $9,646 | $9,646 |
| Illinois | 1 | 1 | $3,972 | $2,383 |
| Utah | 1 | 1 | $1,313 | $656 |
By industry
- Manufacturing: 25 inspections
- Wholesale trade: 4 inspections
- Other services: 2 inspections
- Utilities: 2 inspections
- Mining, oil & gas: 1 inspections
- Construction: 1 inspections
- Agriculture, forestry & fishing: 1 inspections
- Transportation & warehousing: 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Powderworx 615, LLC | Burns, TN | Aug 24, 2026 | 1 | $400 | $400 | Informal settlementAbatement due Sep 28, 2026 | osha.gov |
| Agri Trails Co.-OP | Carlton, KS | Aug 21, 2026 | 1 | $14,895 | $8,937 | Informal settlement | osha.gov |
| Perdue Foods LLC | Cofield, NC | Aug 19, 2026 | 2 | $16,550 | $16,550 | Final orderAbatement due Aug 27, 2026 | osha.gov |
| Knight's Taxidermy, Inc. | Anchorage, AK | Aug 14, 2026 | 1 | $0 | $0 | OpenAbatement due Sep 10, 2026Contest deadline ~Sep 4, 2026 (est.) | osha.gov |
| Golden Gate Petroleum of Colorado, LLC | Fruita, CO | Aug 7, 2026 | 1 | $6,620 | $6,620 | ContestedAbatement due Sep 14, 2026Contested Aug 28, 2026 | osha.gov |
| Bon Architectural Millwork, LLC | Pennsauken, NJ | Aug 4, 2026 | 1 | $4,965 | $4,965 | OpenAbatement due Aug 28, 2026Contest deadline ~Aug 25, 2026 (est.) | osha.gov |
| Lumbermen Associates Inc. | Bristol, PA | Jul 24, 2026 | 1 | $5,788 | $2,894 | Informal settlementAbatement due Sep 30, 2026 | osha.gov |
| Aurelius Manufacturing Inc. | Braham, MN | Jul 20, 2026 | 1 | $2,400 | $2,400 | Final orderAbatement due Jul 28, 2026 | osha.gov |
| Winters Excelsior, Inc. | Pine Apple, AL | Jul 10, 2026 | 1 | $0 | $0 | Informal settlementAbatement due Jul 31, 2026 | osha.gov |
| Hamel Co.-OP Grain Co. | Hamel, IL | Jul 8, 2026 | 1 | $3,972 | $2,383 | Informal settlementAbatement due Aug 3, 2026 | osha.gov |
| APX Enclosures, Incorporated | Greencastle, PA | Jun 26, 2026 | 1 | $0 | $0 | Informal settlementAbatement due Oct 16, 2026 | osha.gov |
| Vitapure Nutra, LLC | Roselle, NJ | Jun 2, 2026 | 1 | $8,276 | $4,966 | Informal settlementAbatement due Jun 22, 2026 | osha.gov |
| Fiber Composites, LLC | Meridian, ID | May 27, 2026 | 1 | $9,646 | $9,646 | Informal settlementAbatement due Jun 23, 2026 | osha.gov |
| Name withheld (individual) | Wichita, KS | May 15, 2026 | 1 | $9,457 | $5,674 | Informal settlementAbatement due Jun 11, 2026 | osha.gov |
| Ardent Mills LLC | Hastings, MN | May 1, 2026 | 1 | $6,300 | $6,300 | ContestedAbatement due May 5, 2026Contested May 7, 2026 | osha.gov |
| Mid-West Industrial Chemical Co. | Saint Louis, MO | Apr 27, 2026 | 1 | $3,972 | $2,383 | Informal settlementAbatement due May 21, 2026 | osha.gov |
| Industrial Turnaround Corporation | Chester, VA | Apr 16, 2026 | 1 | $11,010 | $11,010 | ContestedAbatement due May 6, 2026Contested May 7, 2026 | osha.gov |
| A. M. Pyrotechnics, LLC | Buffalo, MO | Apr 10, 2026 | 1 | $0 | $0 | Informal settlementAbatement due May 6, 2026 | osha.gov |
| Accurate Energetic Systems, LLC | Mc Ewen, TN | Apr 7, 2026 | 1 | $0 | $0 | ContestedAbatement due Apr 17, 2026Contested Apr 27, 2026 | osha.gov |
| Hansen-Mueller | Kansas City, MO | Mar 27, 2026 | 1 | $4,965 | $0 | Formal settlementAbatement due Oct 13, 2026Contested Apr 23, 2026 | osha.gov |
| Ovation Farms | Thompson, IA | Feb 20, 2026 | 1 | $10,641 | $5,320 | Informal settlementAbatement due Mar 18, 2026 | osha.gov |
| SV Labs Prescott Corporation | Prescott, WI | Feb 20, 2026 | 1 | $0 | $0 | ContestedAbatement due Feb 25, 2026Contested Mar 16, 2026 | osha.gov |
| Taunton Municipal Lighting Plant | Taunton, MA | Feb 18, 2026 | 1 | $0 | $0 | Final order | osha.gov |
| Signature Wafers LLC | Ripon, WI | Jan 30, 2026 | 1 | $8,276 | $4,964 | Informal settlementAbatement due Mar 11, 2026 | osha.gov |
| Prime Materials Recovery, Inc. | Canastota, NY | Jan 21, 2026 | 1 | $8,276 | $4,966 | Informal settlementAbatement due Feb 9, 2026 | osha.gov |
| Cabinetworks Group | Mount Union, PA | Jan 21, 2026 | 1 | $0 | $0 | ContestedAbatement due Feb 17, 2026Contested Feb 13, 2026 | osha.gov |
| Mil-Spec Packaging of GA, Inc. | Macon, GA | Jan 20, 2026 | 1 | $9,268 | $6,296 | Informal settlementAbatement due May 26, 2026 | osha.gov |
| Kny 26671 LLC | Kearny, NJ | Jan 13, 2026 | 1 | $16,550 | $16,550 | ContestedAbatement due Jan 28, 2026Contested Feb 10, 2026 | osha.gov |
| East Coast Fabricators, Inc. | Bedford, VA | Dec 18, 2025 | 1 | $1,050 | $735 | Informal settlementAbatement due Jan 23, 2026 | osha.gov |
| Xpress Natural Gas, LLC | Montrose, PA | Dec 15, 2025 | 1 | $8,513 | $8,513 | ContestedAbatement due Jan 12, 2026Contested Jan 9, 2026 | osha.gov |
| Alta Performance Materials US, LLC | Philadelphia, PA | Nov 28, 2025 | 1 | $11,823 | $5,912 | Informal settlementAbatement due Dec 29, 2025 | osha.gov |
| Valley Woodcraft & Lumber Company Inc. | Wilkes Barre, PA | Nov 26, 2025 | 1 | $4,965 | $3,000 | Informal settlementAbatement due Dec 22, 2025 | osha.gov |
| Herbal Garden, LLC | Pueblo, CO | Nov 24, 2025 | 1 | $3,972 | $2,675 | Formal settlementAbatement due Apr 1, 2026Contested Dec 17, 2025 | osha.gov |
| Red Mesa Science and Refining LLC | Saint George, UT | Nov 19, 2025 | 1 | $1,313 | $656 | Informal settlementAbatement due Jan 8, 2026 | osha.gov |
| Dart Container Company of Georgia | Randleman, NC | Nov 10, 2025 | 1 | $0 | $0 | ContestedAbatement due Nov 14, 2025Contested Jan 6, 2026 | osha.gov |
| JD Millwork & Cabinets, Inc. | Ashland, MA | Nov 5, 2025 | 1 | $4,965 | $0 | Informal settlementAbatement due Nov 25, 2025 | osha.gov |
| Axos Designs Inc. | Astoria, NY | Oct 24, 2025 | 1 | $4,965 | $2,400 | Final orderAbatement due Nov 17, 2025Contested Dec 2, 2025 | osha.gov |
Often cited together
- 1910.22 Walking-Working Surfaces (15 shared inspections)
- 1910.1200 Hazard Communication (15 shared inspections)
- 1910.134 Respiratory Protection (10 shared inspections)
- 1910.132 PPE General Requirements (9 shared inspections)
- 1910.147 Lockout/Tagout (7 shared inspections)
- 1910.178 Forklifts (6 shared inspections)
- 1910.106 Flammable Liquids (6 shared inspections)
- 1910.305 Wiring Methods (5 shared inspections)
Questions
What does OSHA standard 1910.307 require?
Applies to electrical equipment and wiring in locations classified as hazardous because of flammable gases or vapors, flammable liquids, combustible dusts, or ignitable fibers. Equipment in Class I, II, and III locations, or in zones under the alternate classification system, must be approved for the specific class, division or zone, and group present, and must be marked accordingly. Employers must document classified areas, and wiring methods must prevent ignition of the surrounding atmosphere.
How often was 1910.307 cited in the last 12 months?
In the public data as of October 5, 2026, 1910.307 (Hazardous Locations) appeared in 37 inspections with citations issued between Oct 5, 2025 and Oct 5, 2026, covering 38 alleged violation items.
Which part of 1910.307 is cited most?
1910.307(c) was the most-cited paragraph, with 20 items.
Which states cite 1910.307 most often?
The most citations under 1910.307 in this period were issued in Pennsylvania, Missouri, New Jersey.
What is the typical penalty for a 1910.307 violation?
The median initial (proposed) penalty per item was $4,965; the median current penalty after settlements and amendments was $2,538. Totals: $203,793 proposed, $147,116 current. Penalties vary by violation type, employer size and history, and State Plans set their own amounts.
Are 1910.307 citations final?
Not necessarily. A citation is an allegation until it becomes a final order. 32% 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.