1910.333 Electrical Work Practices: citations, penalties and recently cited employers
Data as of October 5, 2026 · citations issued Oct 5, 2025 to Oct 5, 2026
Specifies safe work practices to prevent electric shock and other injuries when employees work on or near electrical conductors or circuit parts. Live parts must be deenergized before work unless deenergizing introduces greater hazards or is infeasible. When equipment is deenergized, lockout and tagout procedures must be followed and verification performed. For work near energized parts, only qualified persons may perform the work, with appropriate clearance from overhead lines, and conductive items such as jewelry must be controlled.
What the standard requires
- Deenergize live parts before work unless infeasible or more hazardous
- Apply locks and tags and verify deenergization before work
- Allow only qualified persons to work on or near exposed energized parts
- Maintain clearance from overhead power lines
- Control conductive materials and apparel near live parts
Hazards it addresses
- Electrocution
- Arc flash and blast injuries
- Burns from contact with energized parts
Cited in manufacturing and facility maintenance operations where employees service electrical equipment.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1910.333(a)(1) | Deenergizing live parts before work | 30 | 30 | $8,180 |
| 1910.333(b)(2) | Lockout and tagging of deenergized parts | 29 | 29 | $0 |
| 1910.333(b)(2)(i) | Lockout and tagging of deenergized parts | 19 | 19 | $0 |
| 1910.333(a) | 14 | 14 | $812 | |
| 1910.333(c)(2) | 14 | 14 | $2,575 | |
| 1910.333(c)(3)(i)(A)(1) | Work near overhead lines | 12 | 12 | $3,972 |
| 1910.333(a)(2) | 11 | 11 | $10,000 | |
| 1910.333(c)(3)(iii)(A) | Work near overhead lines | 11 | 11 | $4,965 |
| 1910.333(c)(3) | Work near overhead lines | 10 | 10 | $6,422 |
| 1910.333(b)(2)(ii)(B) | Lockout and tagging of deenergized parts | 6 | 6 | $9,103 |
| 1910.333(b)(2)(iv)(B) | Lockout and tagging of deenergized parts | 6 | 6 | $8,772 |
| 1910.333(c)(7) | 6 | 6 | $3,192 | |
| 1910.333(b)(2)(ii)(A) | Lockout and tagging of deenergized parts | 5 | 5 | $11,585 |
| 1910.333(b)(2)(iii)(A) | Lockout and tagging of deenergized parts | 4 | 4 | $1,750 |
| 1910.333(c)(3)(i)(B) | Work near overhead lines | 3 | 3 | $4,965 |
Penalties
Across 187 alleged items, OSHA and state-plan offices proposed $1,454,986 in initial penalties. The current total in the public data is $1,099,529, 24% lower after settlements, contests and amendments.
By violation type: Serious 87%; Other-than-serious 10%; Willful 2%; Repeat 1%.
Citations by state
| State | Inspections cited | Items | Initial penalties | Current penalties |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Florida | 13 | 18 | $143,260 | $110,807 |
| Texas | 13 | 25 | $159,070 | $82,444 |
| Michigan | 10 | 12 | $13,300 | $6,650 |
| Ohio | 8 | 11 | $175,534 | $117,327 |
| Connecticut | 7 | 9 | $17,350 | $13,400 |
| New York | 7 | 10 | $41,320 | $19,465 |
| Virginia | 6 | 7 | $82,455 | $69,632 |
| Colorado | 5 | 6 | $33,100 | $24,085 |
| Illinois | 5 | 5 | $31,846 | $29,098 |
| Kentucky | 5 | 7 | $44,100 | $32,680 |
| Pennsylvania | 5 | 6 | $61,190 | $45,343 |
| Louisiana | 4 | 12 | $97,645 | $75,850 |
| Massachusetts | 4 | 6 | $178,430 | $171,794 |
| Wisconsin | 4 | 5 | $28,373 | $18,240 |
| Alaska | 3 | 4 | $99,308 | $99,308 |
| Indiana | 3 | 3 | $16,300 | $14,095 |
| North Carolina | 3 | 3 | $26,360 | $26,360 |
| New Jersey | 3 | 3 | $26,670 | $22,036 |
| Alabama | 2 | 3 | $6,753 | $5,402 |
| Iowa | 2 | 3 | $8,867 | $6,000 |
By industry
- Manufacturing: 26 inspections
- Administrative & waste services: 25 inspections
- Construction: 18 inspections
- Other services: 9 inspections
- Wholesale trade: 7 inspections
- Accommodation & food services: 6 inspections
- Real estate & rental: 6 inspections
- Public administration: 5 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Micron Technology, Inc. | Manassas, VA | Aug 25, 2026 | 1 | $16,285 | $16,285 | OpenAbatement due Sep 14, 2026Contest deadline ~Sep 16, 2026 (est.) | osha.gov |
| Cbre, Inc. | Herndon, VA | Aug 25, 2026 | 1 | $16,285 | $16,285 | ContestedAbatement due Sep 14, 2026Contested Sep 11, 2026 | osha.gov |
| Borroughs LLC | Kalamazoo, MI | Aug 21, 2026 | 1 | $2,500 | $1,250 | Informal settlementAbatement due Sep 24, 2026 | osha.gov |
| Farley White Management Co. | Newington, NH | Aug 20, 2026 | 2 | $6,621 | $6,621 | Informal settlementAbatement due Sep 30, 2026 | osha.gov |
| Portercare Adventist Health System | Castle Rock, CO | Aug 20, 2026 | 1 | $0 | $0 | Informal settlementAbatement due Oct 2, 2026 | osha.gov |
| Westville Correctional Facility | Westville, IN | Aug 19, 2026 | 1 | $3,000 | $3,000 | Final orderAbatement due Sep 14, 2026 | osha.gov |
| Joe Krentzman & Son, Inc. | Hollidaysburg, PA | Aug 14, 2026 | 1 | $13,902 | $13,902 | Final orderAbatement due Sep 10, 2026 | osha.gov |
| Dickman Supply, Inc. | Dayton, OH | Aug 14, 2026 | 2 | $29,790 | $0 | Informal settlementAbatement due Sep 18, 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 |
| Barnes Electric Company | Fruita, CO | Aug 10, 2026 | 1 | $11,585 | $6,000 | Informal settlementAbatement due Sep 15, 2026 | osha.gov |
| Golden Gate Petroleum of Colorado, LLC | Fruita, CO | Aug 7, 2026 | 1 | $11,585 | $11,585 | ContestedAbatement due Sep 14, 2026Contested Aug 28, 2026 | osha.gov |
| Dolphin Hotel Associates | Lake Buena Vista, FL | Aug 6, 2026 | 1 | $16,550 | $16,550 | Informal settlementAbatement due Sep 23, 2026 | osha.gov |
| Berlin Feed, Inc. | Berlin, WI | Aug 3, 2026 | 2 | $16,550 | $13,240 | Informal settlementAbatement due Aug 31, 2026 | osha.gov |
| S.J. Services | Boston, MA | Jul 30, 2026 | 1 | $165,514 | $165,514 | ContestedAbatement due Aug 7, 2026Contested Aug 13, 2026 | osha.gov |
| Doleac Electric Co. Inc. | Gulfport, MS | Jul 28, 2026 | 1 | $11,585 | $11,585 | Formal settlementAbatement due Oct 28, 2026Contested Aug 14, 2026 | osha.gov |
| Ihi Ionbond LLC | Madison Heights, MI | Jul 27, 2026 | 1 | $0 | $0 | Informal settlementAbatement due Aug 27, 2026 | osha.gov |
| Dade City Chevrolet Inc. | Dade City, FL | Jul 17, 2026 | 1 | $6,621 | $2,200 | Informal settlementAbatement due Aug 12, 2026 | osha.gov |
| Earthcraft Landscape Supply Company, Incorporated | Coventry, RI | Jul 16, 2026 | 1 | $3,547 | $3,547 | ContestedAbatement due Aug 31, 2026Contested Aug 10, 2026 | osha.gov |
| Burlington Capital Properties, LLC | Bellevue, NE | Jul 16, 2026 | 1 | $0 | $0 | Final orderAbatement due Aug 5, 2026 | osha.gov |
| National Carwash Solutions, Inc. | Fort Dodge, IA | Jul 10, 2026 | 2 | $0 | $0 | Informal settlementAbatement due Aug 26, 2026 | osha.gov |
| Adco Companies, Ltd. | Montgomery, AL | Jul 10, 2026 | 2 | $6,753 | $5,402 | Informal settlementAbatement due Jul 20, 2026 | osha.gov |
| Bellingrath Gardens and Home Foundation, Inc. | Theodore, AL | Jul 10, 2026 | 1 | $0 | $0 | Informal settlementAbatement due Aug 7, 2026 | osha.gov |
| Fuyao Glass America Inc. | Moraine, OH | Jun 24, 2026 | 1 | $70,938 | $70,938 | ContestedAbatement due Jul 21, 2026Contested Jul 30, 2026 | osha.gov |
| Kenai Peninsula Central Landfill | Soldotna, AK | Jun 18, 2026 | 1 | $0 | $0 | Informal settlementAbatement due Aug 5, 2026 | osha.gov |
| Regional School District 8, Rham High School | Hebron, CT | Jun 18, 2026 | 1 | $0 | $0 | Informal settlementAbatement due Jul 22, 2026 | osha.gov |
| Nextier Completion Solutions Inc. | Garden City, TX | Jun 12, 2026 | 1 | $16,550 | $9,930 | Informal settlementAbatement due Jul 14, 2026 | osha.gov |
| D-2 Incorporated | Bourne, MA | Jun 11, 2026 | 1 | $3,972 | $2,780 | Informal settlementAbatement due Jul 13, 2026 | osha.gov |
| High Performance Metal Finishing | Portage, MI | Jun 10, 2026 | 1 | $0 | $0 | Informal settlementAbatement due Jul 14, 2026 | osha.gov |
| Inspira Medical Centers, Inc. | Bridgeton, NJ | Jun 4, 2026 | 1 | $11,585 | $11,585 | Final orderAbatement due Jul 1, 2026 | osha.gov |
| Electrical Specialists, Inc. | Johnstown, OH | Jun 2, 2026 | 1 | $13,240 | $13,240 | Informal settlementAbatement due Jun 12, 2026 | osha.gov |
| Winco Holdings Inc. | Oregon City, OR | Jun 2, 2026 | 1 | $9,717 | $9,717 | Final order | osha.gov |
| Consolidated School District of New Britain | New Britain, CT | Jun 2, 2026 | 2 | $0 | $0 | Informal settlementAbatement due Jul 20, 2026 | osha.gov |
| EM Utility Contractors LLC | Irwin, PA | May 28, 2026 | 1 | $11,585 | $5,800 | Informal settlement | osha.gov |
| Moore Electric Company | San Antonio, TX | May 26, 2026 | 1 | $0 | $0 | Informal settlementAbatement due Jul 20, 2026 | osha.gov |
| Leelanau Fruit Company | Suttons Bay, MI | May 18, 2026 | 2 | $0 | $0 | Final orderAbatement due Jun 19, 2026 | osha.gov |
| Pathfinder Tree Service, LLC | Norwood, MA | May 12, 2026 | 3 | $7,944 | $2,500 | Informal settlementAbatement due Jun 10, 2026 | osha.gov |
| Raber Packing Company | West Peoria, IL | May 12, 2026 | 1 | $5,296 | $2,548 | Informal settlementAbatement due Jun 30, 2026 | osha.gov |
| The WW Williams Company LLC | Williamsport, IN | May 11, 2026 | 1 | $6,300 | $4,095 | Informal settlementAbatement due Jun 11, 2026 | osha.gov |
| Pedraza A.C. LLC | Houston, TX | May 8, 2026 | 2 | $9,930 | $4,965 | Informal settlementAbatement due May 20, 2026 | osha.gov |
| The W.W. Williams Company, LLC | Savannah, GA | May 8, 2026 | 1 | $13,240 | $9,268 | Informal settlementAbatement due Jun 4, 2026 | osha.gov |
Often cited together
- 1910.332 Electrical Safety Training (35 shared inspections)
- 1910.335 Electrical Protective Equipment (34 shared inspections)
- 1910.147 Lockout/Tagout (27 shared inspections)
- 1910.132 PPE General Requirements (24 shared inspections)
- 1910.303 Electrical General (24 shared inspections)
- 1910.305 Wiring Methods (15 shared inspections)
- 1910.1200 Hazard Communication (15 shared inspections)
- 1910.212 Machine Guarding (9 shared inspections)
Questions
What does OSHA standard 1910.333 require?
Specifies safe work practices to prevent electric shock and other injuries when employees work on or near electrical conductors or circuit parts. Live parts must be deenergized before work unless deenergizing introduces greater hazards or is infeasible. When equipment is deenergized, lockout and tagout procedures must be followed and verification performed. For work near energized parts, only qualified persons may perform the work, with appropriate clearance from overhead lines, and conductive items such as jewelry must be controlled.
How often was 1910.333 cited in the last 12 months?
In the public data as of October 5, 2026, 1910.333 (Electrical Work Practices) appeared in 132 inspections with citations issued between Oct 5, 2025 and Oct 5, 2026, covering 187 alleged violation items.
Which part of 1910.333 is cited most?
1910.333(a)(1) was the most-cited paragraph, with 30 items: Deenergizing live parts before work
Which states cite 1910.333 most often?
The most citations under 1910.333 in this period were issued in Florida, Texas, Michigan.
What is the typical penalty for a 1910.333 violation?
The median initial (proposed) penalty per item was $4,965; the median current penalty after settlements and amendments was $2,780. Totals: $1,454,986 proposed, $1,099,529 current. Penalties vary by violation type, employer size and history, and State Plans set their own amounts.
Are 1910.333 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.