1910.142(k)(1): Approved First Aid Facilities in Every Camp
Employers must keep adequate first aid facilities, approved by a health authority, in every labor camp and make them available for emergency treatment of injured persons.
Key takeaways
- 1910.142(k)(1) is part of OSHA's general industry standards (29 CFR Part 1910, Subpart J).
- OSHA cited it 12 times in the last 3 years, in 12 inspections, with $2,250 in current penalties.
- Most citations: NC (12).
- Related part: 1910.142(k) First aid (12 citations).
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What this rule covers
29 CFR 1910.142(k)(1) is one requirement inside 1910.142 Temporary labor camps, 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) Adequate first aid facilities approved by a health authority shall be maintained and made available in every labor camp for the emergency treatment of injured persons. 12 citations
Source: eCFR, text current as of 2026-10-15. Read all of 1910.142.
Export the list: 12 inspections cited 1910.142(k)(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 | 8 |
| 2025 | 3 |
Top states: NC (12)
Largest penalties
| Employer | Location | Penalty for this rule |
|---|---|---|
| 159055 - ENRIQUE SALDANA | HENDERSONVILLE, NC | $750 |
| 159445 - MELON DIRECT, LLC | ROSEBORO, NC | $750 |
| 159443 - MELON DIRECT, LLC | ROSEBORO, NC | $750 |
| 154916 - ALLEN ACRES PRODUCE, LLC | BELHAVEN, NC | $0 |
| 154959 - ALICIER LOUIGENOR | SNOW HILL, NC | $0 |
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OSHA interpretation letters
None exist. OSHA has not published a letter of interpretation for 1910.142(k)(1).
Related parts of this rule
- 1910.142(k) First aid 12 citations
- 1910.142(k)(2)
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Frequently asked questions
Does every labor camp need first aid facilities?
Yes. Adequate first aid facilities must be maintained and made available in every labor camp.
Who approves the first aid facilities?
A health authority.
What are the facilities for?
Emergency treatment of injured persons.
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Sources
- 29 CFR 1910.142 (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 2026-11-07
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.