1910.213(d)(1): Hood Guard for Each Crosscut Table Saw
Employers must guard each circular crosscut table saw with a hood that meets all the requirements of paragraph (c)(1) for hoods on circular ripsaws.
Key takeaways
- 1910.213(d)(1) is part of OSHA's general industry standards (29 CFR Part 1910, Subpart O).
- OSHA cited it 104 times in the last 3 years, in 104 inspections, with $263,180 in current penalties.
- Most citations: NC (10), PA (8), TX (8).
- Related part: 1910.213(d) Hand-fed crosscut table saws (104 citations).
- Free 5-minute toolbox talk for your crew below.
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What this rule covers
29 CFR 1910.213(d)(1) is one requirement inside 1910.213 Woodworking machinery requirements, an OSHA general industry standard (Part 1910, Subpart O). 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) Each circular crosscut table saw shall be guarded by a hood which shall meet all the requirements of paragraph (c)(1) of this section for hoods for circular ripsaws. 104 citations
Source: eCFR, text current as of 2026-10-15. Read all of 1910.213.
Where and how often it was cited
| Year | Citations |
|---|---|
| 2023 | 8 |
| 2024 | 41 |
| 2025 | 37 |
| 2026 | 18 |
Top states: NC (10), PA (8), TX (8), NY (6), OR (6)
Largest penalties
| Employer | Location | Penalty for this rule |
|---|---|---|
| NICHOLSON CORP. | WHITEHOUSE STATION, NJ | $16,550 |
| WHITE OAK DISPLAY AND DESIGN, L.P. | PALMYRA, PA | $12,400 |
| LEWIS BROTHERS LUMBER COMPANY, INC. | ALICEVILLE, AL | $8,921 |
| MOLDED FIBER GLASS CONSTRUCTION AND WATER PRODUCTS | INDEPENDENCE, KS | $8,297 |
| 159560 - BLUE RIDGE WOODWORKING, LLC | MORGANTON, NC | $8,275 |
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OSHA interpretation letters
None exist. OSHA has not published a letter of interpretation for 1910.213(d)(1).
Related parts of this rule
- 1910.213(d) Hand-fed crosscut table saws 104 citations
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Frequently asked questions
What guard does a circular crosscut table saw need?
A hood meeting all the requirements of paragraph (c)(1) for circular ripsaw hoods.
Does every crosscut table saw need one?
Yes, each circular crosscut table saw.
Where are the hood requirements?
In 1910.213(c)(1).
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Sources
- 29 CFR 1910.213 (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 2026-10-20
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.