1910.141(d)(1): Sanitary Washing Facilities
Employers must maintain washing facilities in a sanitary condition.
Key takeaways
- 1910.141(d)(1) is part of OSHA's general industry standards (29 CFR Part 1910, Subpart J).
- OSHA cited it 26 times in the last 3 years, in 26 inspections, with $50,138 in current penalties.
- Most citations: NJ (5), MI (4), PA (3).
- Related part: 1910.141(d) Washing facilities (158 citations).
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What this rule covers
29 CFR 1910.141(d)(1) ("General") is one requirement inside 1910.141 Sanitation, an OSHA general industry standard (Part 1910, Subpart J). The official text below is copied word for word from the Electronic Code of Federal Regulations (eCFR). The numbers, injury cases and training on this page show how OSHA enforces it on real job sites.
Official text
(1) General. Washing facilities shall be maintained in a sanitary condition. 26 citations
Source: eCFR, text current as of 2026-10-15. Read all of 1910.141.
Export the list: 26 inspections cited 1910.141(d)(1) in the last 3 years, with employer, location, penalty and date.
Purple Belt, $59/moWhere and how often it was cited
| Year | Citations |
|---|---|
| 2023 | 1 |
| 2024 | 10 |
| 2025 | 5 |
| 2026 | 10 |
Top states: NJ (5), MI (4), PA (3), VA (2), IN (2)
Largest penalties
| Employer | Location | Penalty for this rule |
|---|---|---|
| DOLGENCORP LLC/DOLLAR GENERAL CORPORATION | DUBLIN, PA | $16,550 |
| VTCU, CORP. | POCATELLO, ID | $14,188 |
| DOLLAR TREE | WICHITA, KS | $8,929 |
| DANIEL C. TANNEY, INC. | BENSALEM, PA | $4,220 |
| NEWARK POLICE TRAINING DIVISION | NEWARK, NJ | $1,100 |
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OSHA interpretation letters
None exist. OSHA has not published a letter of interpretation for 1910.141(d)(1).
Related parts of this rule
- 1910.141(d) Washing facilities 158 citations
- 1910.141(d)(2) Lavatories 130 citations
- 1910.141(d)(2)(ii) 71 citations
- 1910.141(d)(2)(iii) 23 citations
- 1910.141(d)(2)(iv) 17 citations
- 1910.141(d)(2)(i) 17 citations
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Frequently asked questions
What does this rule require?
Washing facilities must be maintained in a sanitary condition.
Who is responsible?
The employer.
Does it apply to all washing facilities?
Yes, it is the general rule for washing facilities.
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Sources
- 29 CFR 1910.141 (eCFR), text current as of 2026-10-15
- U.S. Department of Labor enforcement data: OSHA inspections, citations and accident records, copied nightly; data as of 2026-11-05
3-year window. Federal OSHA only; state-plan rules are not counted. Plain-language text is a summary, not legal advice; the official text controls. Black Belt Safety is not part of OSHA or the Department of Labor.