1928.57 Farm Equipment Guarding: citations, penalties and recently cited employers
Data as of October 5, 2026 · citations issued Oct 5, 2025 to Oct 5, 2026
This agricultural standard requires guarding of power take-off shafts, gears, belts, chains, and other moving parts on farm field equipment, farmstead equipment, and cotton gins. Employers must instruct every employee in the safe operation and servicing of covered equipment when first assigned and at least annually after that. Equipment must be stopped and power disconnected for servicing, and guards must be reinstalled after maintenance.
What the standard requires
- Guard power take-off drivelines and other moving parts
- Instruct employees on safe operation and servicing initially and annually
- Stop equipment and disconnect power before servicing
- Replace guards removed for maintenance
Hazards it addresses
- Entanglement in power take-off shafts
- Amputations from unguarded gears and belts
- Crushing injuries in cotton gin machinery
Cited on farms, ranches, dairies, and cotton ginning operations.
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1928.57(a)(11) | 6 | 6 | $13,262 | |
| 1928.57(a)(6) | Employees must be instructed in safe operation and servicing of equipment at initial assignment and at least annually. | 5 | 5 | $9,000 |
| 1928.57(a)(6)(iv) | Employees must be instructed in safe operation and servicing of equipment at initial assignment and at least annually. | 4 | 4 | $9,930 |
| 1928.57(a)(6)(v) | Employees must be instructed in safe operation and servicing of equipment at initial assignment and at least annually. | 3 | 3 | $11,823 |
| 1928.57(a)(6)(i) | Employees must be instructed in safe operation and servicing of equipment at initial assignment and at least annually. | 2 | 2 | $9,930 |
| 1928.57(a)(6)(iii) | Employees must be instructed in safe operation and servicing of equipment at initial assignment and at least annually. | 2 | 2 | $4,965 |
| 1928.57(a)(7) | 2 | 2 | $8,394 | |
| 1928.57(c)(5)(i)(A) | Guarding requirements for farmstead equipment. | 2 | 2 | $11,823 |
| 1928.57(a)(6)(ii) | Employees must be instructed in safe operation and servicing of equipment at initial assignment and at least annually. | 1 | 1 | $14,700 |
| 1928.57(a)(7)(i) | 1 | 1 | $0 | |
| 1928.57(c)(2)(i) | Guarding requirements for farmstead equipment. | 1 | 1 | $99,300 |
| 1928.57(c)(2)(ii) | Guarding requirements for farmstead equipment. | 1 | 1 | $99,300 |
| 1928.57(c)(3)(i) | Guarding requirements for farmstead equipment. | 1 | 1 | $7,945 |
| 1928.57(c)(5)(i)(B) | Guarding requirements for farmstead equipment. | 1 | 1 | $0 |
Penalties
Across 32 alleged items, OSHA and state-plan offices proposed $569,529 in initial penalties. The current total in the public data is $534,122, 6% lower after settlements, contests and amendments.
By violation type: Serious 88%; Repeat 9%; Other-than-serious 3%.
Citations by state
| State | Inspections cited | Items | Initial penalties | Current penalties |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Illinois | 3 | 4 | $43,220 | $33,570 |
| Texas | 3 | 4 | $29,460 | $18,725 |
| Wisconsin | 3 | 4 | $36,649 | $27,377 |
| Colorado | 2 | 4 | $47,292 | $47,292 |
| North Carolina | 2 | 3 | $17,000 | $11,500 |
| Iowa | 1 | 1 | $10,641 | $10,641 |
| Louisiana | 1 | 1 | $4,965 | $4,965 |
| Michigan | 1 | 1 | $500 | $250 |
| Minnesota | 1 | 3 | $44,100 | $44,100 |
| Nebraska | 1 | 2 | $4,965 | $4,965 |
| Pennsylvania | 1 | 4 | $314,450 | $314,450 |
| Virginia | 1 | 1 | $16,287 | $16,287 |
By industry
- Agriculture, forestry & fishing: 18 inspections
- Accommodation & food services: 1 inspections
- Construction: 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drumlin Dairy, LLC | Chilton, WI | Sep 1, 2026 | 2 | $8,276 | $4,966 | Informal settlementAbatement due Sep 24, 2026 | osha.gov |
| PB2024 LLC dba Grow Haven | Paw Paw, MI | Aug 14, 2026 | 1 | $500 | $250 | Informal settlementAbatement due Sep 17, 2026 | osha.gov |
| Little Leaf Farms PA LLC | Mcadoo, PA | Jul 27, 2026 | 4 | $314,450 | $314,450 | ContestedAbatement due Aug 6, 2026Contested Aug 17, 2026 | osha.gov |
| RD Offutt Farms Co. | Park Rapids, MN | Jul 23, 2026 | 3 | $44,100 | $44,100 | Final orderAbatement due Aug 10, 2026 | osha.gov |
| S&S Jerseyland Dairy LLC | Sturgeon Bay, WI | Jul 10, 2026 | 1 | $16,550 | $16,500 | Informal settlementAbatement due Sep 30, 2026 | osha.gov |
| Daybreak Foods, Inc. | Whitewater, WI | Jun 26, 2026 | 1 | $11,823 | $5,912 | Informal settlementAbatement due Jul 20, 2026 | osha.gov |
| Westex Cooperative Gin | Slaton, TX | May 27, 2026 | 1 | $11,585 | $8,000 | Informal settlementAbatement due Jun 25, 2026 | osha.gov |
| Select Genetics LLC | La Grange, NC | May 13, 2026 | 1 | $9,000 | $6,300 | Informal settlementAbatement due May 21, 2026 | osha.gov |
| New Fashion Pork, LLP dba 21st Century Pork LLP | Mason, IL | May 12, 2026 | 1 | $9,458 | $5,675 | Informal settlementAbatement due Jun 30, 2026 | osha.gov |
| Name withheld (individual) | Mchenry, IL | Apr 24, 2026 | 1 | $3,972 | $13,000 | Informal settlementAbatement due Jul 1, 2026 | osha.gov |
| United Gin Corporation | Lamesa, TX | Mar 4, 2026 | 2 | $9,930 | $5,958 | Informal settlementAbatement due Mar 26, 2026 | osha.gov |
| Banb Farms, Inc. | Elgin, NE | Feb 23, 2026 | 2 | $4,965 | $4,965 | Final orderAbatement due Mar 30, 2026 | osha.gov |
| Advanta US, LLC | Hereford, TX | Feb 17, 2026 | 1 | $7,945 | $4,767 | Informal settlementAbatement due Mar 17, 2026 | osha.gov |
| Tanner and Company Ginning LLC | Frogmore, LA | Jan 30, 2026 | 1 | $4,965 | $4,965 | Final orderAbatement due Feb 26, 2026 | osha.gov |
| Fiske Incorporated | Keenesburg, CO | Jan 30, 2026 | 2 | $23,646 | $23,646 | ContestedAbatement due Feb 26, 2026Contested Feb 26, 2026 | osha.gov |
| Prospect Ranch LLC | Keenesburg, CO | Jan 30, 2026 | 2 | $23,646 | $23,646 | ContestedAbatement due Feb 26, 2026Contested Feb 26, 2026 | osha.gov |
| Howell Farming Co., Inc. | Goldsboro, NC | Jan 21, 2026 | 2 | $8,000 | $5,200 | Informal settlementAbatement due Jan 29, 2026 | osha.gov |
| Rembrandt Enterprises | Rembrandt, IA | Jan 20, 2026 | 1 | $10,641 | $10,641 | Final orderAbatement due Feb 6, 2026 | osha.gov |
| Shelton Bright Leaf, Inc. | Dry Fork, VA | Jan 2, 2026 | 1 | $16,287 | $16,287 | ContestedAbatement due Jan 29, 2026Contested Jan 13, 2026 | osha.gov |
| Select Genetics LLC | Cropsey, IL | Dec 2, 2025 | 2 | $29,790 | $14,895 | Informal settlementAbatement due Dec 17, 2025 | osha.gov |
Often cited together
- Section 5(a)(1) General Duty Clause (3 shared inspections)
- 1904.41 Electronic Injury Reporting (1 shared inspections)
- 1904.33 Injury Record Retention (1 shared inspections)
- 1904.39 Severe Injury Reporting (1 shared inspections)
Questions
What does OSHA standard 1928.57 require?
This agricultural standard requires guarding of power take-off shafts, gears, belts, chains, and other moving parts on farm field equipment, farmstead equipment, and cotton gins. Employers must instruct every employee in the safe operation and servicing of covered equipment when first assigned and at least annually after that. Equipment must be stopped and power disconnected for servicing, and guards must be reinstalled after maintenance.
How often was 1928.57 cited in the last 12 months?
In the public data as of October 5, 2026, 1928.57 (Farm Equipment Guarding) appeared in 20 inspections with citations issued between Oct 5, 2025 and Oct 5, 2026, covering 32 alleged violation items.
Which part of 1928.57 is cited most?
1928.57(a)(11) was the most-cited paragraph, with 6 items.
Which states cite 1928.57 most often?
The most citations under 1928.57 in this period were issued in Illinois, Texas, Wisconsin.
What is the typical penalty for a 1928.57 violation?
The median initial (proposed) penalty per item was $11,704; the median current penalty after settlements and amendments was $9,320. Totals: $569,529 proposed, $534,122 current. Penalties vary by violation type, employer size and history, and State Plans set their own amounts.
Are 1928.57 citations final?
Not necessarily. A citation is an allegation until it becomes a final order. 28% 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.