1910.141 Sanitation: citations, penalties and recently cited employers
Data as of October 5, 2026 · citations issued Oct 5, 2025 to Oct 5, 2026
Establishes basic sanitation requirements for permanent workplaces. Employers must keep workplaces clean and free of vermin, provide potable water for drinking and washing, supply enough toilet facilities based on the number of employees, and provide lavatories with hot and cold or tepid water, soap, and hand-drying means. Food and drink may not be consumed in toilet rooms or areas exposed to toxic materials, and change rooms are required where protective clothing is needed for contamination.
What the standard requires
- Maintain a clean workplace and effective vermin control
- Provide potable water for drinking and washing
- Provide adequate, accessible toilet facilities separate for each sex where required
- Provide washing facilities with soap and hand-drying means
- Prohibit eating and drinking in toilet rooms and areas exposed to toxic materials
Hazards it addresses
- Spread of disease and infection
- Ingestion of toxic substances
- Health effects from denied or restricted restroom access
Cited across agriculture-related processing, construction-adjacent sites, food processing, and retail.
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1910.141(a)(3)(i) | Housekeeping, including clean and dry floors where practicable | 147 | 143 | $0 |
| 1910.141(a)(5) | 65 | 65 | $2,500 | |
| 1910.141(b)(1)(i) | Potable water for drinking, washing, and food preparation | 23 | 23 | $0 |
| 1910.141(d)(2)(ii) | Lavatories with running water, soap, and hand towels or dryers | 18 | 18 | $0 |
| 1910.141(c)(1)(i) | Toilet facilities provided in accordance with Table J-1 | 17 | 17 | $2,500 |
| 1910.141(g)(2) | No eating or drinking in toilet rooms or areas exposed to toxic material | 15 | 15 | $2,460 |
| 1910.141(a)(3)(ii) | Housekeeping, including clean and dry floors where practicable | 10 | 10 | $468 |
| 1910.141(d)(1) | 8 | 8 | $375 | |
| 1910.141(g)(4) | 8 | 8 | $0 | |
| 1910.141(a)(4)(ii) | 6 | 6 | $0 | |
| 1910.141(d)(2)(i) | Lavatories with running water, soap, and hand towels or dryers | 6 | 6 | $1,542 |
| 1910.141(a)(3)(iii) | Housekeeping, including clean and dry floors where practicable | 5 | 5 | $1,328 |
| 1910.141(a)(3) | Housekeeping, including clean and dry floors where practicable | 3 | 3 | $0 |
| 1910.141(d)(2)(iii) | Lavatories with running water, soap, and hand towels or dryers | 3 | 3 | $0 |
| 1910.141(d)(2)(iv) | Lavatories with running water, soap, and hand towels or dryers | 3 | 3 | $0 |
Penalties
Across 345 alleged items, OSHA and state-plan offices proposed $1,068,445 in initial penalties. The current total in the public data is $904,033, 15% lower after settlements, contests and amendments.
By violation type: Other-than-serious 50%; Serious 46%; Repeat 4%.
Citations by state
| State | Inspections cited | Items | Initial penalties | Current penalties |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Puerto Rico | 76 | 87 | $508,717 | $442,006 |
| U.S. Virgin Islands | 23 | 29 | $1,129 | $1,129 |
| New Jersey | 21 | 24 | $39,498 | $39,450 |
| New York | 20 | 25 | $9,597 | $9,162 |
| Michigan | 19 | 21 | $5,300 | $3,250 |
| Virginia | 15 | 15 | $20,405 | $16,384 |
| Kentucky | 12 | 15 | $33,550 | $22,960 |
| Oregon | 11 | 12 | $3,530 | $3,530 |
| Utah | 11 | 11 | $536 | $268 |
| Connecticut | 10 | 13 | $10,162 | $5,356 |
| Nevada | 8 | 9 | $29,657 | $16,814 |
| Tennessee | 8 | 11 | $13,225 | $12,920 |
| Texas | 7 | 8 | $48,520 | $30,133 |
| Pennsylvania | 6 | 7 | $104,584 | $96,958 |
| Maryland | 5 | 7 | $0 | $0 |
| Georgia | 4 | 4 | $5,674 | $2,383 |
| Mississippi | 4 | 4 | $7,093 | $0 |
| Florida | 3 | 3 | $3,030 | $2,216 |
| Illinois | 3 | 3 | $1,195 | $8,440 |
| Massachusetts | 3 | 4 | $0 | $0 |
By industry
- Public administration: 69 inspections
- Manufacturing: 45 inspections
- Retail trade: 37 inspections
- Educational services: 23 inspections
- Health care & social assistance: 19 inspections
- Administrative & waste services: 19 inspections
- Transportation & warehousing: 19 inspections
- Other services: 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Department of War Education Activity | Fort Buchanan, PR | Sep 3, 2026 | 2 | $0 | $0 | OpenAbatement due Sep 25, 2026Contest deadline ~Sep 25, 2026 (est.) | osha.gov |
| Mra Keystone, LLC | Reno, NV | Aug 28, 2026 | 1 | $4,965 | $3,475 | Informal settlementAbatement due Sep 8, 2026 | osha.gov |
| Fence Direct Inc. | Orlando, FL | Aug 27, 2026 | 1 | $1,702 | $1,021 | Informal settlementAbatement due Sep 23, 2026 | osha.gov |
| Modineer Coatings Division LLC | Benton Harbor, MI | Aug 27, 2026 | 1 | $0 | $0 | Final orderAbatement due Oct 7, 2026 | osha.gov |
| University of Hawaii, Hawaii Community College | Hilo, HI | Aug 26, 2026 | 1 | $0 | $0 | OpenAbatement due Sep 1, 2026Contest deadline ~Sep 17, 2026 (est.) | osha.gov |
| Thermal Engineering of Arizona, Inc. | Tucson, AZ | Aug 20, 2026 | 1 | $2,838 | $2,838 | OpenAbatement due Aug 23, 2026Contest deadline ~Sep 11, 2026 (est.) | osha.gov |
| Division of Child Protection and Permanency | Secaucus, NJ | Aug 19, 2026 | 1 | $1,000 | $1,000 | Final order | osha.gov |
| Wilson's Lasting Expressions, LLC | Alpena, MI | Aug 18, 2026 | 1 | $0 | $0 | Final orderAbatement due Sep 21, 2026 | osha.gov |
| Productos MI Tierra Corp. | Lares, PR | Aug 17, 2026 | 1 | $3,547 | $3,547 | OpenAbatement due Sep 10, 2026Contest deadline ~Sep 8, 2026 (est.) | osha.gov |
| VI Waste Management Authority | Frederiksted, VI | Aug 24, 2026 | 1 | $0 | $0 | Final orderAbatement due Nov 11, 2026 | osha.gov |
| Nevada Commercial Services, Inc. | Reno, NV | Aug 12, 2026 | 1 | $4,965 | $3,475 | Informal settlementAbatement due Aug 20, 2026 | osha.gov |
| Salt Lake City Corporation | Salt Lake City, UT | Aug 11, 2026 | 1 | $0 | $0 | Final orderAbatement due Sep 14, 2026 | osha.gov |
| Gasco Industrial Corp. | Gurabo, PR | Aug 7, 2026 | 1 | $4,965 | $3,475 | Informal settlementAbatement due Sep 2, 2026 | osha.gov |
| Comprehensive at Orleans, LLC | Albion, NY | Aug 6, 2026 | 1 | $6,384 | $6,384 | ContestedAbatement due Aug 14, 2026Contested Aug 14, 2026 | osha.gov |
| Republic Services of New Jersey, LLC | Middlesex, NJ | Aug 4, 2026 | 1 | $16,550 | $16,550 | ContestedAbatement due Aug 28, 2026Contested Aug 27, 2026 | osha.gov |
| Department of Military Affairs Commonwealth Challenge Youth Academy | Virginia Beach, VA | Aug 4, 2026 | 1 | $0 | $0 | Final orderAbatement due Aug 12, 2026 | osha.gov |
| Allied Universal Security Services, LLC | San Juan, PR | Jul 31, 2026 | 2 | $4,500 | $4,500 | ContestedContested Aug 18, 2026 | osha.gov |
| Foxconn Industrial Internet | Houston, TX | Jul 30, 2026 | 1 | $14,187 | $9,931 | Informal settlementAbatement due Aug 5, 2026 | osha.gov |
| Effex Management Solutions, LLC | Houston, TX | Jul 30, 2026 | 1 | $0 | $0 | ContestedAbatement due Aug 13, 2026Contested Aug 20, 2026 | osha.gov |
| Avis Budget DE Puerto Rico, Inc. | Carolina, PR | Jul 30, 2026 | 1 | $4,823 | $2,894 | Informal settlementAbatement due Aug 11, 2026 | osha.gov |
| DE-Escuela Dra. Mar�a Cadilla DE Mart�nez | Arecibo, PR | Jul 30, 2026 | 1 | $14,187 | $14,187 | OpenAbatement due Aug 25, 2026Contest deadline ~Aug 20, 2026 (est.) | osha.gov |
| JMF Manufacturing, LLC | East Moline, IL | Jul 28, 2026 | 1 | $1,195 | $0 | Informal settlementAbatement due Aug 19, 2026 | osha.gov |
| Cope Memorial Chapel | Gallup, NM | Jul 28, 2026 | 1 | $11,588 | $11,588 | OpenAbatement due Aug 21, 2026Contest deadline ~Aug 18, 2026 (est.) | osha.gov |
| Skyway Precision Inc. | Plymouth, MI | Jul 27, 2026 | 2 | $0 | $0 | Informal settlementAbatement due Aug 27, 2026 | osha.gov |
| Pafford EMS of Mississippi Inc. | Ridgeland, MS | Jul 24, 2026 | 1 | $0 | $0 | OpenContest deadline ~Aug 14, 2026 (est.) | osha.gov |
| Utica City Fire Department Fire Academy | Utica, NY | Jul 23, 2026 | 1 | $0 | $0 | Final orderAbatement due Sep 9, 2026 | osha.gov |
| Aep | San Juan, PR | Jul 22, 2026 | 1 | $9,457 | $9,457 | ContestedAbatement due Sep 7, 2026Contested Aug 12, 2026 | osha.gov |
| US LBM Operating Co. 3009, LLC | Richmond, VA | Jul 20, 2026 | 1 | $0 | $0 | Informal settlementAbatement due Sep 3, 2026 | osha.gov |
| Vermont Catholic Charities, Inc. | Rutland, VT | Jul 20, 2026 | 1 | $0 | $0 | Final orderAbatement due Aug 13, 2026 | osha.gov |
| E & C Chemicals, Inc. | Carrollton, GA | Jul 20, 2026 | 1 | $1,702 | $0 | Informal settlementAbatement due Aug 17, 2026 | osha.gov |
| Print Mail Communications, Inc. | Fredericksburg, VA | Jul 20, 2026 | 1 | $0 | $0 | ContestedAbatement due Aug 13, 2026Contested Aug 3, 2026 | osha.gov |
| Dolgencorp LLC/Dollar General Corporation | Dublin, PA | Jul 17, 2026 | 2 | $87,488 | $87,488 | ContestedAbatement due Aug 5, 2026Contested Aug 12, 2026 | osha.gov |
| Texas Industrial Precast LLC | San Antonio, TX | Jul 17, 2026 | 1 | $1,702 | $1,702 | Final orderAbatement due Aug 12, 2026 | osha.gov |
| Rantoul Foods, LLC | Rantoul, IL | Jul 16, 2026 | 1 | $0 | $0 | Final orderAbatement due Aug 14, 2026 | osha.gov |
| Ego Transport Solutions LLC | Flint, MI | Jul 14, 2026 | 1 | $0 | $0 | Final order | osha.gov |
| Speedx | Flint, MI | Jul 14, 2026 | 1 | $0 | $0 | Final order | osha.gov |
| Nycha Claremont Consolidated Building #3 | Bronx, NY | Jul 13, 2026 | 2 | $0 | $0 | Final orderAbatement due Jul 27, 2026 | osha.gov |
| Dal-Tile Services, Inc. | El Paso, TX | Jul 13, 2026 | 1 | $14,187 | $12,000 | Informal settlementAbatement due Aug 17, 2026 | osha.gov |
| Mangual Office Cleaning Service Inc. | Levittown, PR | Jul 10, 2026 | 1 | $11,823 | $11,823 | ContestedAbatement due Aug 21, 2026Contested Sep 10, 2026 | osha.gov |
| DE | Toa Baja, PR | Jul 10, 2026 | 1 | $59,115 | $59,115 | ContestedAbatement due Aug 21, 2026Contested Jul 13, 2026 | osha.gov |
Often cited together
- 1910.1200 Hazard Communication (51 shared inspections)
- 1910.22 Walking-Working Surfaces (45 shared inspections)
- 1910.305 Wiring Methods (45 shared inspections)
- 1910.132 PPE General Requirements (36 shared inspections)
- 1910.157 Fire Extinguishers (35 shared inspections)
- 1910.303 Electrical General (33 shared inspections)
- 1910.37 Exit Route Maintenance (26 shared inspections)
- 1910.134 Respiratory Protection (26 shared inspections)
Questions
What does OSHA standard 1910.141 require?
Establishes basic sanitation requirements for permanent workplaces. Employers must keep workplaces clean and free of vermin, provide potable water for drinking and washing, supply enough toilet facilities based on the number of employees, and provide lavatories with hot and cold or tepid water, soap, and hand-drying means. Food and drink may not be consumed in toilet rooms or areas exposed to toxic materials, and change rooms are required where protective clothing is needed for contamination.
How often was 1910.141 cited in the last 12 months?
In the public data as of October 5, 2026, 1910.141 (Sanitation) appeared in 299 inspections with citations issued between Oct 5, 2025 and Oct 5, 2026, covering 345 alleged violation items.
Which part of 1910.141 is cited most?
1910.141(a)(3)(i) was the most-cited paragraph, with 147 items: Housekeeping, including clean and dry floors where practicable
Which states cite 1910.141 most often?
The most citations under 1910.141 in this period were issued in Puerto Rico, U.S. Virgin Islands, New Jersey.
What is the typical penalty for a 1910.141 violation?
The median initial (proposed) penalty per item was $100; the median current penalty after settlements and amendments was $0. Totals: $1,068,445 proposed, $904,033 current. Penalties vary by violation type, employer size and history, and State Plans set their own amounts.
Are 1910.141 citations final?
Not necessarily. A citation is an allegation until it becomes a final order. 21% 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.