1910.217(b)(7)(iii): Press Stroke Selector Controls
A means of selecting Off, Inch, Single Stroke and Continuous (when continuous is furnished) must be supplied with the clutch/brake control of a mechanical power press. The selection must be fixed by means capable of supervision by the employer.
Key takeaways
- 1910.217(b)(7)(iii) is part of OSHA's general industry standards (29 CFR Part 1910, Subpart O).
- OSHA cited it 14 times in the last 3 years, in 14 inspections, with $66,815 in current penalties.
- Most citations: OH (5), WI (3), PA (2).
- Related part: 1910.217(b) Mechanical power press guarding and construction, general (93 citations).
- Free 5-minute toolbox talk for your crew below.
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What this rule covers
29 CFR 1910.217(b)(7)(iii) is one requirement inside 1910.217 Mechanical power presses, 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
(iii) A means of selecting Off, “Inch,” Single Stroke, and Continuous (when the continuous function is furnished) shall be supplied with the clutch/brake control to select type of operation of the press. Fixing of selection shall be by means capable of supervision by the employer. 14 citations
Source: eCFR, text current as of 2026-10-15. Read all of 1910.217.
Where and how often it was cited
| Year | Citations |
|---|---|
| 2024 | 7 |
| 2025 | 5 |
| 2026 | 2 |
Top states: OH (5), WI (3), PA (2), TX (1), IN (1)
Largest penalties
| Employer | Location | Penalty for this rule |
|---|---|---|
| MONTI, INC. | CINCINNATI, OH | $16,131 |
| FRAM GROUP OPERATIONS LLC | GREENVILLE, OH | $12,676 |
| AMRON A DIVISION OF AMTEC CORPORATION | ANTIGO, WI | $7,094 |
| STAMPCOAT, INC. | EL PASO, TX | $7,000 |
| ATLANTIC TOOL & DIE COMPANY | STRONGSVILLE, OH | $5,853 |
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Related parts of this rule
- 1910.217(b) Mechanical power press guarding and construction, general 93 citations
- 1910.217(b)(4) Foot pedals (treadle) 39 citations
- 1910.217(b)(4)(i) 30 citations
- 1910.217(b)(7) Machines using part revolution clutches 29 citations
- 1910.217(b)(7)(v) 10 citations
- 1910.217(b)(3) Machines using full revolution positive clutches 4 citations
- 1910.217(b)(13) Control reliability 3 citations
- 1910.217(b)(3)(ii) 1 citations
- 1910.217(b)(1) Hazards to personnel associated with broken or falling machine components 1 citations
- 1910.217(b)(4)(iii)
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Frequently asked questions
What stroke modes must the selector have?
Off, Inch, Single Stroke, and Continuous when that function is furnished.
Who controls the selection?
Fixing of selection must be by means capable of supervision by the employer.
Where is the selector?
With the clutch/brake control.
About this page
Sources
- 29 CFR 1910.217 (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.