1910.332 Electrical Safety Training: citations, penalties and recently cited employers
Data as of October 5, 2026 · citations issued Oct 5, 2025 to Oct 5, 2026
Requires training for employees who face a risk of electric shock that is not reduced to a safe level by installation requirements, including electricians, welders, machine operators, and others listed in the standard. Employees must be trained in the safety-related work practices required by 1910.331 through 1910.335. Qualified persons must also be trained to distinguish exposed live parts, determine nominal voltage, and know required clearance distances. Training may be classroom or on-the-job.
What the standard requires
- Train employees exposed to electrical shock risk in safe work practices
- Provide additional training to qualified persons working near live parts
- Teach qualified persons to determine voltage and approach distances
- Match training to the employee's job duties
Hazards it addresses
- Electrocution from unsafe practices
- Arc flash burns from improper procedures
Cited in manufacturing, maintenance departments, and facilities where staff perform electrical work.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1910.332(b)(1) | Training in safety-related work practices | 44 | 44 | $3,524 |
| 1910.332(b)(2) | 9 | 9 | $4,965 | |
| 1910.332(b)(3) | Additional training for qualified persons | 2 | 2 | $1,135 |
| 1910.332(b)(3)(i) | Additional training for qualified persons | 1 | 1 | $16,550 |
| 1910.332(c) | 1 | 1 | $0 |
Penalties
Across 57 alleged items, OSHA and state-plan offices proposed $405,621 in initial penalties. The current total in the public data is $365,133, 10% lower after settlements, contests and amendments.
By violation type: Serious 82%; Other-than-serious 16%; Willful 2%.
Citations by state
| State | Inspections cited | Items | Initial penalties | Current penalties |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Michigan | 7 | 7 | $3,500 | $3,000 |
| Connecticut | 5 | 5 | $1,920 | $968 |
| Nebraska | 4 | 4 | $35,514 | $35,514 |
| Texas | 4 | 4 | $29,790 | $28,300 |
| Kentucky | 3 | 3 | $17,500 | $8,850 |
| Ohio | 3 | 3 | $38,541 | $18,917 |
| Arizona | 2 | 2 | $3,470 | $3,470 |
| Colorado | 2 | 2 | $21,515 | $15,500 |
| Iowa | 2 | 3 | $16,552 | $9,813 |
| Illinois | 2 | 2 | $30,738 | $24,088 |
| Massachusetts | 2 | 2 | $20,522 | $19,050 |
| North Carolina | 2 | 2 | $9,810 | $8,310 |
| New York | 2 | 2 | $17,735 | $41,017 |
| Rhode Island | 2 | 2 | $2,059 | $1,594 |
| Virginia | 2 | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Alaska | 1 | 1 | $99,308 | $99,308 |
| Alabama | 1 | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| California | 1 | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Georgia | 1 | 1 | $16,550 | $20,026 |
| Idaho | 1 | 1 | $9,268 | $4,634 |
By industry
- Manufacturing: 17 inspections
- Administrative & waste services: 11 inspections
- Construction: 6 inspections
- Other services: 4 inspections
- Real estate & rental: 3 inspections
- Wholesale trade: 3 inspections
- Public administration: 2 inspections
- Health care & social assistance: 2 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cbre, Inc. | Herndon, VA | Aug 25, 2026 | 1 | $0 | $0 | ContestedAbatement due Sep 14, 2026Contested Sep 11, 2026 | osha.gov |
| Dickman Supply, Inc. | Dayton, OH | Aug 14, 2026 | 1 | $14,895 | $0 | Informal settlementAbatement due Sep 18, 2026 | osha.gov |
| Jab Construction Services LLC | American Fork, UT | Aug 5, 2026 | 1 | $788 | $394 | Informal settlementAbatement due Sep 9, 2026 | osha.gov |
| S.J. Services | Boston, MA | Jul 30, 2026 | 1 | $16,550 | $16,550 | ContestedAbatement due Aug 7, 2026Contested Aug 13, 2026 | osha.gov |
| Marick Mechanical | Des Moines, IA | Jul 24, 2026 | 1 | $7,685 | $5,380 | Informal settlementAbatement due Sep 17, 2026 | osha.gov |
| Burlington Capital Properties, LLC | Bellevue, NE | Jul 16, 2026 | 1 | $8,513 | $8,513 | Final orderAbatement due Aug 5, 2026 | osha.gov |
| National Carwash Solutions, Inc. | Fort Dodge, IA | Jul 10, 2026 | 2 | $8,867 | $4,434 | Informal settlementAbatement due Aug 26, 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 |
| Chesapeake Shipbuilding Corp. | Salisbury, MD | Jul 7, 2026 | 1 | $16,550 | $12,000 | Informal settlementAbatement due Jul 15, 2026 | osha.gov |
| Fuyao Glass America Inc. | Moraine, OH | Jun 24, 2026 | 1 | $14,188 | $14,188 | ContestedAbatement due Jul 21, 2026Contested Jul 30, 2026 | osha.gov |
| Regional School District 8, Rham High School | Hebron, CT | Jun 18, 2026 | 1 | $400 | $200 | Informal settlementAbatement due Jul 22, 2026 | osha.gov |
| High Performance Metal Finishing | Portage, MI | Jun 10, 2026 | 1 | $500 | $250 | Informal settlementAbatement due Jul 14, 2026 | osha.gov |
| Consolidated School District of New Britain | New Britain, CT | Jun 2, 2026 | 1 | $560 | $336 | Informal settlementAbatement due Jul 20, 2026 | osha.gov |
| Products Unlimited, Inc. | Omaha, NE | Jun 2, 2026 | 1 | $16,550 | $16,550 | ContestedAbatement due Jun 29, 2026Contested Jun 22, 2026 | osha.gov |
| Hotel Roanoke, LLC | Roanoke, VA | Jun 1, 2026 | 1 | $0 | $0 | Informal settlementAbatement due Jun 25, 2026 | osha.gov |
| Grid One Solutions, LLC | Cranston, RI | May 29, 2026 | 1 | $1,129 | $1,129 | Formal settlementAbatement due Aug 13, 2026Contested Jun 25, 2026 | osha.gov |
| Westrock CP, LLC | Dublin, GA | May 29, 2026 | 1 | $16,550 | $20,026 | Informal settlementAbatement due Jul 1, 2026 | osha.gov |
| Leelanau Fruit Company | Suttons Bay, MI | May 18, 2026 | 1 | $1,000 | $1,000 | Final orderAbatement due Jun 19, 2026 | osha.gov |
| Pathfinder Tree Service, LLC | Norwood, MA | May 12, 2026 | 1 | $3,972 | $2,500 | Informal settlementAbatement due Jun 10, 2026 | osha.gov |
| WWG Construction Inc. | Brentwood, NY | May 7, 2026 | 1 | $3,547 | $2,004 | Final orderAbatement due May 19, 2026Contested May 16, 2026 | osha.gov |
| Jack's Window Cleaning, LLC | Centennial, CO | May 6, 2026 | 1 | $4,965 | $4,500 | Informal settlementAbatement due Jun 11, 2026 | osha.gov |
| Yanke Machine Shop, Inc. | Meridian, ID | May 5, 2026 | 1 | $9,268 | $4,634 | Informal settlementAbatement due Jun 1, 2026 | osha.gov |
| Town of Putnam Public Schools | Putnam, CT | Apr 23, 2026 | 1 | $0 | $0 | Informal settlementAbatement due May 27, 2026 | osha.gov |
| Ryan Designs, LLC | West Warwick, RI | Apr 13, 2026 | 1 | $930 | $465 | Informal settlementAbatement due May 28, 2026 | osha.gov |
| Weitsman Shredding LLC | Owego, NY | Apr 10, 2026 | 1 | $14,188 | $39,013 | Informal settlementAbatement due Apr 16, 2026 | osha.gov |
| Quality Mats, LLC | Plymouth, NC | Apr 1, 2026 | 1 | $3,310 | $3,310 | Final orderAbatement due Apr 10, 2026 | osha.gov |
| Name withheld (individual) | Grand Blanc, MI | Mar 27, 2026 | 1 | $1,500 | $1,500 | Informal settlementAbatement due Apr 29, 2026 | osha.gov |
| Alpha Baking Co., Inc. | Chicago, IL | Mar 13, 2026 | 1 | $14,188 | $14,188 | Informal settlementAbatement due Apr 7, 2026 | osha.gov |
| Highcross Healthcare, Inc. | Aurora, CO | Mar 13, 2026 | 1 | $16,550 | $11,000 | Informal settlementAbatement due Apr 17, 2026 | osha.gov |
| Agritek Industries Incorporated | Holland, MI | Mar 10, 2026 | 1 | $0 | $0 | Informal settlementAbatement due Apr 10, 2026 | osha.gov |
| Nankani & Sons, Inc. | Conroe, TX | Mar 6, 2026 | 1 | $11,585 | $11,585 | Informal settlementAbatement due Mar 25, 2026 | osha.gov |
| Madison Public Schools | Madison, CT | Mar 6, 2026 | 1 | $480 | $192 | Informal settlementAbatement due Apr 23, 2026 | osha.gov |
| Gage Tree Service LLC | Chugiak, AK | Mar 6, 2026 | 1 | $99,308 | $99,308 | ContestedAbatement due Apr 2, 2026Contested Mar 17, 2026 | osha.gov |
| Ellwood City Forge Company | Ellwood City, PA | Feb 24, 2026 | 1 | $0 | $0 | Informal settlementAbatement due Mar 17, 2026 | osha.gov |
| Enerbright LLC | Mayfield, KY | Feb 18, 2026 | 1 | $3,500 | $2,100 | Informal settlementAbatement due Mar 9, 2026 | osha.gov |
| Peoria Business Corp. dba Best Western Peoria Glendale | Peoria, AZ | Feb 12, 2026 | 1 | $2,270 | $2,270 | Final orderAbatement due Feb 12, 2026 | osha.gov |
| Signature Wafers LLC | Ripon, WI | Jan 30, 2026 | 1 | $8,276 | $4,964 | Informal settlementAbatement due Mar 2, 2026 | osha.gov |
| Stoney Creek Mushrooms | Ferndale, MI | Jan 30, 2026 | 1 | $0 | $0 | Informal settlementAbatement due Mar 5, 2026 | osha.gov |
| Pillar Electric Group | Dallas, TX | Jan 28, 2026 | 1 | $13,240 | $13,240 | Informal settlementAbatement due Feb 24, 2026 | osha.gov |
| Houston Chinese Senior Estate Inc. | Houston, TX | Jan 13, 2026 | 1 | $0 | $0 | Informal settlement | osha.gov |
Often cited together
- 1910.333 Electrical Work Practices (35 shared inspections)
- 1910.335 Electrical Protective Equipment (24 shared inspections)
- 1910.147 Lockout/Tagout (16 shared inspections)
- 1910.303 Electrical General (15 shared inspections)
- 1910.132 PPE General Requirements (12 shared inspections)
- 1910.305 Wiring Methods (12 shared inspections)
- 1910.30 Fall Hazard Training (6 shared inspections)
- 1910.22 Walking-Working Surfaces (6 shared inspections)
Questions
What does OSHA standard 1910.332 require?
Requires training for employees who face a risk of electric shock that is not reduced to a safe level by installation requirements, including electricians, welders, machine operators, and others listed in the standard. Employees must be trained in the safety-related work practices required by 1910.331 through 1910.335. Qualified persons must also be trained to distinguish exposed live parts, determine nominal voltage, and know required clearance distances. Training may be classroom or on-the-job.
How often was 1910.332 cited in the last 12 months?
In the public data as of October 5, 2026, 1910.332 (Electrical Safety Training) appeared in 56 inspections with citations issued between Oct 5, 2025 and Oct 5, 2026, covering 57 alleged violation items.
Which part of 1910.332 is cited most?
1910.332(b)(1) was the most-cited paragraph, with 44 items: Training in safety-related work practices
Which states cite 1910.332 most often?
The most citations under 1910.332 in this period were issued in Michigan, Connecticut, Nebraska.
What is the typical penalty for a 1910.332 violation?
The median initial (proposed) penalty per item was $3,547; the median current penalty after settlements and amendments was $2,270. Totals: $405,621 proposed, $365,133 current. Penalties vary by violation type, employer size and history, and State Plans set their own amounts.
Are 1910.332 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.