1910.133 Eye & Face Protection: citations, penalties and recently cited employers
Data as of October 5, 2026 · citations issued Oct 5, 2025 to Oct 5, 2026
Employees exposed to flying particles, molten metal, liquid chemicals, acids or caustics, chemical gases or vapors, or harmful light radiation must use appropriate eye or face protection. Side protection is required where flying objects are a hazard, and workers who wear prescription glasses need protectors that incorporate the prescription or fit over their lenses. Equipment must meet recognized ANSI design standards, be marked by the manufacturer, and welding protection must use filter lenses with suitable shade numbers.
What the standard requires
- Provide eye or face protection where flying particles, chemicals, or radiation are present
- Use side shields or equivalent where flying objects are a hazard
- Accommodate prescription lenses with suitable protectors
- Provide filter lenses with appropriate shade for welding and cutting
Hazards it addresses
- Eye injuries from flying chips and particles
- Chemical splashes to eyes and face
- Burns from welding light and radiation
Commonly cited in metalworking, woodworking, auto repair, and chemical handling 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1910.133(a)(1) | Appropriate eye or face protection used when exposed to hazards | 361 | 360 | $1,200 |
| 1910.133(a)(3) | Protection for employees who wear prescription lenses | 16 | 16 | $100 |
| 1910.133(a)(2) | Side protection when there is a hazard from flying objects | 11 | 11 | $1,702 |
| 1910.133(a)(5) | Filter lenses with appropriate shade numbers for injurious light radiation | 2 | 2 | $5,391 |
| 1910.133(a) | 1 | 1 | $4,200 | |
| 1910.133(b)(1) | 1 | 1 | $4,965 |
Penalties
Across 392 alleged items, OSHA and state-plan offices proposed $1,183,938 in initial penalties. The current total in the public data is $937,289, 21% lower after settlements, contests and amendments.
By violation type: Serious 84%; Other-than-serious 14%; Repeat 1%; Willful 1%.
Citations by state
| State | Inspections cited | Items | Initial penalties | Current penalties |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tennessee | 51 | 54 | $29,600 | $28,165 |
| Minnesota | 32 | 32 | $54,450 | $37,365 |
| Maryland | 29 | 29 | $27,125 | $22,998 |
| Connecticut | 24 | 24 | $24,106 | $19,386 |
| Kentucky | 23 | 23 | $103,450 | $82,880 |
| New York | 21 | 21 | $63,131 | $59,060 |
| Virginia | 19 | 19 | $46,165 | $29,331 |
| Florida | 16 | 16 | $68,474 | $37,542 |
| North Carolina | 14 | 15 | $27,875 | $17,925 |
| Illinois | 12 | 12 | $51,155 | $34,180 |
| Texas | 12 | 12 | $38,672 | $28,952 |
| Arizona | 11 | 11 | $64,844 | $47,979 |
| Nevada | 11 | 11 | $97,296 | $74,740 |
| Colorado | 9 | 9 | $46,247 | $48,912 |
| Michigan | 9 | 10 | $9,600 | $8,000 |
| Pennsylvania | 9 | 10 | $30,264 | $23,469 |
| Wisconsin | 9 | 9 | $40,385 | $34,569 |
| Georgia | 8 | 8 | $4,966 | $2,980 |
| New Jersey | 8 | 8 | $51,730 | $41,365 |
| Ohio | 7 | 9 | $32,344 | $9,854 |
By industry
- Manufacturing: 142 inspections
- Accommodation & food services: 53 inspections
- Administrative & waste services: 31 inspections
- Other services: 29 inspections
- Wholesale trade: 26 inspections
- Health care & social assistance: 19 inspections
- Transportation & warehousing: 16 inspections
- Retail trade: 14 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Natchaug Hospital, Inc. | Mansfield Center, CT | Sep 2, 2026 | 1 | $0 | $0 | OpenAbatement due Oct 21, 2026Contest deadline ~Sep 24, 2026 (est.) | osha.gov |
| Dallas Metal Fabricators & Maintenance, Inc. | Dallas, TX | Sep 1, 2026 | 1 | $0 | $0 | OpenAbatement due Sep 28, 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 |
| Olde Town Pub, Inc. | Leonardtown, MD | Sep 1, 2026 | 1 | $1,925 | $1,925 | OpenAbatement due Sep 10, 2026Contest deadline ~Sep 23, 2026 (est.) | osha.gov |
| BP Hotel LLC | Carson City, NV | Aug 31, 2026 | 1 | $3,547 | $3,547 | ContestedAbatement due Sep 18, 2026Contested Sep 18, 2026 | osha.gov |
| Riverfront Hospitality LLC | Lynchburg, VA | Aug 31, 2026 | 1 | $0 | $0 | OpenAbatement due Oct 5, 2026Contest deadline ~Sep 22, 2026 (est.) | osha.gov |
| Imo US South, LLC | Nashville, TN | Aug 28, 2026 | 1 | $0 | $0 | Final orderAbatement due Oct 2, 2026 | osha.gov |
| 2375 Ala Wai Property LLC | Honolulu, HI | Aug 28, 2026 | 1 | $11,585 | $11,585 | OpenAbatement due Sep 4, 2026Contest deadline ~Sep 21, 2026 (est.) | osha.gov |
| Earl T. Wadhams, Inc. | Rensselaer, NY | Aug 27, 2026 | 1 | $0 | $0 | Final orderAbatement due Sep 2, 2026 | osha.gov |
| Sese Industrial Services US Corp. | Chattanooga, TN | Aug 27, 2026 | 1 | $125 | $125 | Final orderAbatement due Sep 11, 2026 | osha.gov |
| Herrtronics Inc. | Auburn, NY | Aug 27, 2026 | 1 | $0 | $0 | Informal settlementAbatement due Sep 23, 2026 | osha.gov |
| Standard Printing Company of Canton | Canton, OH | Aug 26, 2026 | 1 | $0 | $0 | Informal settlementAbatement due Sep 22, 2026 | osha.gov |
| M Amundson Cigar and Candy Company LLP | Minneapolis, MN | Aug 26, 2026 | 1 | $1,250 | $1,250 | ContestedAbatement due Aug 31, 2026Contested Sep 1, 2026 | osha.gov |
| Plastic Services and Products LLC | Paducah, KY | Aug 25, 2026 | 1 | $0 | $0 | Final orderAbatement due Sep 14, 2026 | 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 |
| The Western Sugar Cooperative, Corporation | Scottsbluff, NE | Aug 24, 2026 | 1 | $11,348 | $11,348 | ContestedAbatement due Sep 18, 2026Contested Sep 22, 2026 | osha.gov |
| Wild Mountain Winery Inc. | Taylors Falls, MN | Aug 24, 2026 | 1 | $750 | $750 | ContestedAbatement due Sep 3, 2026Contested Sep 9, 2026 | osha.gov |
| Powderworx 615, LLC | Burns, TN | Aug 24, 2026 | 1 | $0 | $0 | Informal settlementAbatement due Sep 28, 2026 | osha.gov |
| US Med-Equip, LLC | Memphis, TN | Aug 24, 2026 | 1 | $0 | $0 | Final orderAbatement due Sep 28, 2026 | osha.gov |
| Red Garter Operator, LLC | West Wendover, NV | Aug 24, 2026 | 1 | $10,050 | $10,050 | Final orderAbatement due Sep 8, 2026 | osha.gov |
| BSN Sports, LLC | Norwalk, CT | Aug 20, 2026 | 1 | $0 | $5,000 | Informal settlementAbatement due Sep 24, 2026 | osha.gov |
| Tri Five LLC | Lexington, KY | Aug 20, 2026 | 1 | $2,700 | $2,700 | Final orderAbatement due Sep 8, 2026 | osha.gov |
| Neva One, LLC | Stateline, NV | Aug 18, 2026 | 1 | $16,550 | $16,550 | Final orderAbatement due Sep 14, 2026 | osha.gov |
| Delta Faucet Company | Provo, KY | Aug 18, 2026 | 1 | $7,000 | $7,000 | ContestedAbatement due Sep 8, 2026Contested Sep 8, 2026 | osha.gov |
| J Resort, LLC | Reno, NV | Aug 17, 2026 | 1 | $16,550 | $11,585 | Informal settlementAbatement due Sep 4, 2026 | osha.gov |
| LTS Brewing Company | Rochester, MN | Aug 17, 2026 | 1 | $750 | $450 | Informal settlementAbatement due Aug 21, 2026 | osha.gov |
| Speedway LLC | Murfreesboro, TN | Aug 17, 2026 | 1 | $0 | $0 | ContestedAbatement due Sep 21, 2026Contested Sep 4, 2026 | osha.gov |
| Genesis Farms and Services LLC | Forest, VA | Aug 17, 2026 | 1 | $0 | $0 | Informal settlementAbatement due Oct 5, 2026 | osha.gov |
| N. C. Hale Contractor, Inc. | Salem, VA | Aug 14, 2026 | 1 | $0 | $0 | Informal settlementAbatement due Sep 2, 2026 | osha.gov |
| City of Lawrenceburg | Lawrenceburg, KY | Aug 14, 2026 | 1 | $4,900 | $1,000 | Informal settlementAbatement due Sep 1, 2026 | osha.gov |
| Name withheld (individual) | Yuma, AZ | Aug 14, 2026 | 1 | $12,059 | $8,441 | Informal settlementAbatement due Sep 3, 2026 | osha.gov |
| Campbellsville Industries Inc. | Finley, KY | Aug 13, 2026 | 1 | $4,900 | $2,940 | Informal settlementAbatement due Aug 31, 2026 | osha.gov |
| RPS Automotive LLC | Murray, KY | Aug 11, 2026 | 1 | $2,000 | $1,400 | Informal settlementAbatement due Aug 31, 2026 | osha.gov |
| Hazen Research, Inc. | Golden, CO | Aug 11, 2026 | 1 | $0 | $0 | Informal settlementAbatement due Dec 16, 2026 | osha.gov |
| PB Towson Row LLC | Towson, MD | Aug 11, 2026 | 1 | $0 | $0 | Informal settlementAbatement due Aug 19, 2026 | osha.gov |
| Seatex, LLC | Rosenberg, TX | Aug 11, 2026 | 1 | $0 | $0 | Informal settlementAbatement due Sep 4, 2026 | osha.gov |
| Ipmf LLC | Janesville, WI | Aug 7, 2026 | 1 | $0 | $0 | Informal settlementAbatement due Aug 17, 2026 | osha.gov |
| Fayette County Public Schools Miles Point Bus Gara | Lexington, KY | Aug 6, 2026 | 1 | $6,300 | $3,780 | Informal settlementAbatement due Sep 1, 2026 | osha.gov |
| Comprehensive at Orleans, LLC | Albion, NY | Aug 6, 2026 | 1 | $8,511 | $8,511 | ContestedAbatement due Aug 14, 2026Contested Aug 14, 2026 | osha.gov |
| Basic Crating & Packaging Inc. | Elk Grove Village, IL | Aug 6, 2026 | 1 | $4,341 | $2,000 | Informal settlementAbatement due Sep 1, 2026 | osha.gov |
Often cited together
- 1910.132 PPE General Requirements (206 shared inspections)
- 1910.1200 Hazard Communication (203 shared inspections)
- 1910.151 First Aid (157 shared inspections)
- 1910.138 Hand Protection (77 shared inspections)
- 1910.134 Respiratory Protection (77 shared inspections)
- 1910.305 Wiring Methods (49 shared inspections)
- 1910.303 Electrical General (45 shared inspections)
- 1910.1030 Bloodborne Pathogens (41 shared inspections)
Questions
What does OSHA standard 1910.133 require?
Employees exposed to flying particles, molten metal, liquid chemicals, acids or caustics, chemical gases or vapors, or harmful light radiation must use appropriate eye or face protection. Side protection is required where flying objects are a hazard, and workers who wear prescription glasses need protectors that incorporate the prescription or fit over their lenses. Equipment must meet recognized ANSI design standards, be marked by the manufacturer, and welding protection must use filter lenses with suitable shade numbers.
How often was 1910.133 cited in the last 12 months?
In the public data as of October 5, 2026, 1910.133 (Eye & Face Protection) appeared in 382 inspections with citations issued between Oct 5, 2025 and Oct 5, 2026, covering 392 alleged violation items.
Which part of 1910.133 is cited most?
1910.133(a)(1) was the most-cited paragraph, with 361 items: Appropriate eye or face protection used when exposed to hazards
Which states cite 1910.133 most often?
The most citations under 1910.133 in this period were issued in Tennessee, Minnesota, Maryland.
What is the typical penalty for a 1910.133 violation?
The median initial (proposed) penalty per item was $1,200; the median current penalty after settlements and amendments was $900. Totals: $1,183,938 proposed, $937,289 current. Penalties vary by violation type, employer size and history, and State Plans set their own amounts.
Are 1910.133 citations final?
Not necessarily. A citation is an allegation until it becomes a final order. 14% 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.