1910.213(g)(1): OSHA rule
Key takeaways
- 1910.213(g)(1) is part of OSHA's general industry standards (29 CFR Part 1910, Subpart O).
- OSHA cited it 10 times in the last 3 years, in 10 inspections, with $47,642 in current penalties.
- Most citations: FL (3), IN (2), WI (1).
- Related part: 1910.213(g) Swing cutoff saws (13 citations).
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What this rule covers
29 CFR 1910.213(g)(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 swing cutoff saw shall be provided with a hood that will completely enclose the upper half of the saw, the arbor end, and the point of operation at all positions of the saw. The hood shall be constructed in such a manner and of such material that it will protect the operator from flying splinters and broken saw teeth. Its hood shall be so designed that it will automatically cover the lower portion of the blade, so that when the saw is returned to the back of the table the hood will rise on top of the fence, and when the saw is moved forward the hood will drop on top of and remain in contact with the table or material being cut. 10 citations
Source: eCFR, text current as of 2026-10-15. Read all of 1910.213.
Export the list: 10 inspections cited 1910.213(g)(1) in the last 3 years, with employer, location, penalty and date.
Purple Belt, $59/moWhere and how often it was cited
| Year | Citations |
|---|---|
| 2024 | 6 |
| 2025 | 1 |
| 2026 | 3 |
Top states: FL (3), IN (2), WI (1), PA (1), VT (1)
Largest penalties
| Employer | Location | Penalty for this rule |
|---|---|---|
| STRONG INDUSTRIES, INC. | NORTHUMBERLAND, PA | $11,500 |
| WD FLOORING LLC | LAONA, WI | $8,694 |
| BEST CUTTING DIE COMPANY, INC. | SKOKIE, IL | $7,000 |
| PRECISION MOLD & TOOL INC | KISSIMMEE, FL | $4,610 |
| GRABER BOX AND PALLET FLP | GRABILL, IN | $4,200 |
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OSHA interpretation letters
None exist. OSHA has not published a letter of interpretation for 1910.213(g)(1).
Related parts of this rule
- 1910.213(g) Swing cutoff saws 13 citations
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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 2026-11-01
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.