1910.244 Jacks & Blast Nozzles: citations, penalties and recently cited employers
Data as of October 5, 2026 · citations issued Oct 5, 2025 to Oct 5, 2026
Covers lifting jacks and abrasive blast cleaning nozzles. Jacks must have rated load limits legibly marked, must not be loaded beyond that limit, and must be blocked or cribbed after lifting when necessary. Jacks need stop indicators, regular lubrication, and periodic inspection, with defective jacks removed from use. Abrasive blast nozzles must have a valve that must be held open manually, often called a deadman control, and must be supported on stands when not in use.
What the standard requires
- Mark jack rated load limits and do not exceed them
- Block or crib loads after jacking when necessary
- Inspect jacks periodically and remove defective ones
- Equip blast cleaning nozzles with operating valves that must be held open manually
Hazards it addresses
- Crushing when jacks fail or loads shift
- Uncontrolled blast nozzles striking workers
Typically cited in vehicle repair shops, equipment maintenance, and abrasive blasting 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1910.244(a)(1)(ii) | Jacks, including load limits, operation, and maintenance | 109 | 109 | $0 |
| 1910.244(a)(2)(vi)(A) | Jacks, including load limits, operation, and maintenance | 29 | 29 | $0 |
| 1910.244(a)(2)(iii) | Jacks, including load limits, operation, and maintenance | 11 | 11 | $6,622 |
| 1910.244(a)(2)(vi) | Jacks, including load limits, operation, and maintenance | 7 | 7 | $0 |
| 1910.244(a)(2)(i) | Jacks, including load limits, operation, and maintenance | 4 | 4 | $7,744 |
| 1910.244(b) | Abrasive blast cleaning nozzles | 4 | 4 | $5,769 |
| 1910.244(a)(1)(i) | Jacks, including load limits, operation, and maintenance | 1 | 1 | $16,550 |
| 1910.244(a)(2)(vi)(B) | Jacks, including load limits, operation, and maintenance | 1 | 1 | $0 |
| 1910.244(a)(2)(viii) | Jacks, including load limits, operation, and maintenance | 1 | 1 | $0 |
Penalties
Across 167 alleged items, OSHA and state-plan offices proposed $252,803 in initial penalties. The current total in the public data is $195,833, 23% lower after settlements, contests and amendments.
By violation type: Serious 82%; Other-than-serious 18%.
Citations by state
| State | Inspections cited | Items | Initial penalties | Current penalties |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Connecticut | 32 | 55 | $12,040 | $5,952 |
| New York | 26 | 26 | $0 | $0 |
| Tennessee | 22 | 22 | $0 | $0 |
| Maryland | 16 | 16 | $1,350 | $605 |
| New Jersey | 10 | 10 | $46,800 | $46,800 |
| Minnesota | 6 | 7 | $4,550 | $3,620 |
| California | 4 | 4 | $22,696 | $16,200 |
| Maine | 3 | 3 | $0 | $0 |
| Hawaii | 2 | 2 | $1,016 | $711 |
| Iowa | 2 | 3 | $11,704 | $11,704 |
| Idaho | 2 | 2 | $15,890 | $15,379 |
| Texas | 2 | 2 | $14,233 | $9,276 |
| Arizona | 1 | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Colorado | 1 | 1 | $11,823 | $7,094 |
| Indiana | 1 | 1 | $2,600 | $2,600 |
| Kentucky | 1 | 1 | $7,000 | $5,600 |
| Mississippi | 1 | 1 | $16,550 | $9,102 |
| North Carolina | 1 | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Nebraska | 1 | 2 | $33,100 | $20,000 |
| New Mexico | 1 | 2 | $13,244 | $13,244 |
By industry
- Construction: 46 inspections
- Other services: 18 inspections
- Administrative & waste services: 11 inspections
- Manufacturing: 11 inspections
- Educational services: 10 inspections
- Public administration: 10 inspections
- Transportation & warehousing: 10 inspections
- Wholesale trade: 7 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Williamsville CSD Facilities Building | Williamsville, NY | Sep 2, 2026 | 1 | $0 | $0 | Final orderAbatement due Sep 15, 2026 | osha.gov |
| Calvert County Public Schools | Prince Frederick, MD | Aug 31, 2026 | 1 | $0 | $0 | ContestedAbatement due Sep 8, 2026Contested Sep 9, 2026 | osha.gov |
| Dept. of Defense - Arng | Bell, CA | Aug 20, 2026 | 1 | $0 | $0 | Final orderAbatement due Sep 23, 2026 | osha.gov |
| Middle Country CSD Transportation | Selden, NY | Aug 19, 2026 | 1 | $0 | $0 | Final orderAbatement due Sep 15, 2026 | osha.gov |
| Kingston Springs - Public Safety Department | Kingston Springs, TN | Aug 17, 2026 | 1 | $0 | $0 | Final orderAbatement due Sep 16, 2026 | osha.gov |
| L & M Towing and Repair, Inc. | Vermilion, OH | Aug 14, 2026 | 3 | $33,100 | $24,824 | Informal settlementAbatement due Aug 25, 2026 | osha.gov |
| Giles County-Highway Department | Pulaski, TN | Aug 11, 2026 | 1 | $0 | $0 | Final orderAbatement due Sep 10, 2026 | osha.gov |
| Town of Windsor Locks | Windsor Locks, CT | Aug 4, 2026 | 1 | $350 | $175 | Informal settlementAbatement due Sep 4, 2026 | osha.gov |
| Town of Windsor Locks | Windsor Locks, CT | Aug 4, 2026 | 2 | $350 | $175 | Informal settlementAbatement due Sep 4, 2026 | osha.gov |
| Hendersonville - Police Department | Hendersonville, TN | Jul 28, 2026 | 1 | $0 | $0 | Final orderAbatement due Aug 27, 2026 | osha.gov |
| County of Ocean Road Department District 2 | Forked River, NJ | Jul 21, 2026 | 1 | $6,300 | $6,300 | Final orderAbatement due Sep 1, 2026 | osha.gov |
| Dept. of Interior - Bor | Yuma, AZ | Jul 20, 2026 | 1 | $0 | $0 | Final order | osha.gov |
| Town of Somers | Somers, CT | Jul 17, 2026 | 2 | $420 | $210 | Informal settlementAbatement due Aug 19, 2026 | osha.gov |
| Town of Somers | Somers, CT | Jul 17, 2026 | 2 | $420 | $210 | Informal settlementAbatement due Aug 19, 2026 | osha.gov |
| Mayville Village DPW | Mayville, NY | Jul 16, 2026 | 1 | $0 | $0 | Final orderAbatement due Aug 4, 2026 | osha.gov |
| Conesus TN Highway Dept | Conesus, NY | Jul 14, 2026 | 1 | $0 | $0 | Final orderAbatement due Jul 31, 2026 | osha.gov |
| Farmington TN Hwy | Farmington, NY | Jul 13, 2026 | 1 | $0 | $0 | Final orderAbatement due Aug 6, 2026 | osha.gov |
| Town of Alabama | Basom, NY | Jul 13, 2026 | 1 | $0 | $0 | Final orderAbatement due Jul 30, 2026 | osha.gov |
| City of Shelton | Shelton, CT | Jul 10, 2026 | 2 | $320 | $128 | Informal settlementAbatement due Aug 12, 2026 | osha.gov |
| Lenape Regional High School District | Medford, NJ | Jul 10, 2026 | 1 | $7,000 | $7,000 | Final orderAbatement due Aug 21, 2026 | osha.gov |
| Bass River Township DPW | New Gretna, NJ | Jul 10, 2026 | 1 | $2,800 | $2,800 | Final orderAbatement due Aug 21, 2026 | osha.gov |
| City of Shelton | Shelton, CT | Jul 10, 2026 | 2 | $320 | $128 | Informal settlementAbatement due Aug 12, 2026 | osha.gov |
| City of Shelton | Shelton, CT | Jul 10, 2026 | 2 | $320 | $128 | Informal settlement | osha.gov |
| American Truck & Bus, Inc. | Annapolis, MD | Jul 8, 2026 | 1 | $0 | $0 | Informal settlementAbatement due Jul 16, 2026 | osha.gov |
| Olean City Public Works Department | Olean, NY | Jul 1, 2026 | 1 | $0 | $0 | Final orderAbatement due Jul 14, 2026 | osha.gov |
| Maple Grove Tire - Service Center Inc. | Osseo, MN | Jun 29, 2026 | 1 | $150 | $90 | Informal settlementAbatement due Jul 4, 2026 | osha.gov |
| Spring Hill - Police Department | Spring Hill, TN | Jun 26, 2026 | 1 | $0 | $0 | Final orderAbatement due Jul 27, 2026 | osha.gov |
| Goodlettsville - Public Works | Goodlettsville, TN | Jun 25, 2026 | 1 | $0 | $0 | Final orderAbatement due Jul 27, 2026 | osha.gov |
| Sevier County - School Transportation Department | Sevierville, TN | Jun 24, 2026 | 1 | $0 | $0 | Final order | osha.gov |
| Oliver Springs - Street Department | Oliver Springs, TN | Jun 22, 2026 | 1 | $0 | $0 | Final orderAbatement due Jul 22, 2026 | osha.gov |
| Regional School District 8, Rham High School | Hebron, CT | Jun 18, 2026 | 2 | $320 | $160 | Informal settlementAbatement due Jul 22, 2026 | osha.gov |
| Anderson Tooling, Inc. | Fairfield, IA | Jun 12, 2026 | 1 | $2,837 | $2,837 | Final orderAbatement due Jun 24, 2026 | osha.gov |
| Julio's Body Shop and Collision Repair | Houston, TX | Jun 9, 2026 | 1 | $4,965 | $2,979 | Informal settlementAbatement due Jul 22, 2026 | osha.gov |
| U.S. Postal Service | Los Angeles, CA | Jun 9, 2026 | 1 | $11,348 | $6,700 | Informal settlementAbatement due Jul 7, 2026 | osha.gov |
| Charles County Government | La Plata, MD | Jun 8, 2026 | 1 | $0 | $0 | Informal settlementAbatement due Jul 10, 2026 | osha.gov |
| Robert's Extra Space, LLC | North East, MD | Jun 4, 2026 | 1 | $0 | $0 | Formal settlementAbatement due Jun 12, 2026Contested Jun 29, 2026 | osha.gov |
| Truck and Trailer Repair Center, Inc. | Rosedale, MD | Jun 4, 2026 | 1 | $1,350 | $605 | Formal settlementAbatement due Jun 12, 2026Contested Jun 23, 2026 | osha.gov |
| Austin Peay State University - Maintenance Department | Clarksville, TN | Jun 3, 2026 | 1 | $0 | $0 | Final orderAbatement due Jul 6, 2026 | osha.gov |
| 18 Mile Creek Golf Course | Hamburg, NY | Jun 3, 2026 | 1 | $0 | $0 | Final orderAbatement due Jun 22, 2026 | osha.gov |
| U.S. Postal Service | Torrance, CA | May 27, 2026 | 1 | $11,348 | $9,500 | Informal settlementAbatement due Jun 23, 2026 | osha.gov |
Often cited together
- 1910.1200 Hazard Communication (66 shared inspections)
- 1910.303 Electrical General (61 shared inspections)
- 1910.157 Fire Extinguishers (54 shared inspections)
- 1910.147 Lockout/Tagout (48 shared inspections)
- 1910.305 Wiring Methods (47 shared inspections)
- 1910.132 PPE General Requirements (38 shared inspections)
- 1910.215 Abrasive Wheels (37 shared inspections)
- 1910.37 Exit Route Maintenance (31 shared inspections)
Questions
What does OSHA standard 1910.244 require?
Covers lifting jacks and abrasive blast cleaning nozzles. Jacks must have rated load limits legibly marked, must not be loaded beyond that limit, and must be blocked or cribbed after lifting when necessary. Jacks need stop indicators, regular lubrication, and periodic inspection, with defective jacks removed from use. Abrasive blast nozzles must have a valve that must be held open manually, often called a deadman control, and must be supported on stands when not in use.
How often was 1910.244 cited in the last 12 months?
In the public data as of October 5, 2026, 1910.244 (Jacks & Blast Nozzles) appeared in 138 inspections with citations issued between Oct 5, 2025 and Oct 5, 2026, covering 167 alleged violation items.
Which part of 1910.244 is cited most?
1910.244(a)(1)(ii) was the most-cited paragraph, with 109 items: Jacks, including load limits, operation, and maintenance
Which states cite 1910.244 most often?
The most citations under 1910.244 in this period were issued in Connecticut, New York, Tennessee.
What is the typical penalty for a 1910.244 violation?
The median initial (proposed) penalty per item was $0; the median current penalty after settlements and amendments was $0. Totals: $252,803 proposed, $195,833 current. Penalties vary by violation type, employer size and history, and State Plans set their own amounts.
Are 1910.244 citations final?
Not necessarily. A citation is an allegation until it becomes a final order. 7% 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.