1910.213(r)(4): Guards for All Woodworking Machines
Listing certain woodworking machines in this section does not exempt other woodworking machines. All woodworking machines must have suitable guards and exhaust hoods to reduce the point of operation hazard to a minimum.
Key takeaways
- 1910.213(r)(4) is part of OSHA's general industry standards (29 CFR Part 1910, Subpart O).
- OSHA cited it 54 times in the last 3 years, in 54 inspections, with $203,428 in current penalties.
- Most citations: WI (10), IN (8), OH (8).
- Related part: 1910.213(r) Miscellaneous woodworking machines (70 citations).
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What this rule covers
29 CFR 1910.213(r)(4) 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
(4) The mention of specific machines in paragraphs (a) thru (q) and this paragraph (r) of this section, inclusive, is not intended to exclude other woodworking machines from the requirement that suitable guards and exhaust hoods be provided to reduce to a minimum the hazard due to the point of operation of such machines. 54 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 | 3 |
| 2024 | 11 |
| 2025 | 14 |
| 2026 | 26 |
Top states: WI (10), IN (8), OH (8), MN (5), PA (5)
Largest penalties
| Employer | Location | Penalty for this rule |
|---|---|---|
| APPALACHIAN WOOD FLOORS, INC. | PORTSMOUTH, OH | $19,163 |
| CARPENTER CONTRACTORS OF AMERICA, INC | WINTER HAVEN, FL | $11,524 |
| MT. EATON PALLET, LTD | MILLERSBURG, OH | $10,648 |
| GUARDIAN PREFAB | WAYNESBORO, PA | $10,641 |
| L & W SUPPLY CORPORATION | ELK GROVE VILLAGE, IL | $10,500 |
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Related parts of this rule
- 1910.213(r) Miscellaneous woodworking machines 70 citations
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Frequently asked questions
Does the rule only cover the machines it names?
No. Other woodworking machines must also have suitable guards and exhaust hoods.
What hazard do the guards address?
The hazard due to the point of operation.
Are exhaust hoods required?
Yes, suitable guards and exhaust hoods must be provided.
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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.