1910.217(e)(1)(i): Power Press Inspection and Records
Employers must regularly inspect each power press, including the clutch/brake mechanism, antirepeat feature and single-stroke mechanism, to make sure all parts and safeguards are in safe condition. Needed maintenance or repair must be completed before operation, and a certification record must show the date, the signature of the person who did the work, and the press's serial number or other identifier.
Key takeaways
- 1910.217(e)(1)(i) is part of OSHA's general industry standards (29 CFR Part 1910, Subpart O).
- OSHA cited it 51 times in the last 3 years, in 51 inspections, with $91,561 in current penalties.
- Most citations: MN (10), IL (7), WI (4).
- Related part: 1910.217(e) Inspection, maintenance, and modification of presses (69 citations).
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What this rule covers
29 CFR 1910.217(e)(1)(i) 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
(i) Under the general component of the inspection program, the employer shall: 51 citations
(A) Conduct periodic and regular inspections of each power press to ensure that all of its parts, auxiliary equipment, and safeguards, including the clutch/brake mechanism, antirepeat feature, and single-stroke mechanism, are in a safe operating condition and adjustment;
(B) Perform and complete necessary maintenance or repair, or both, before operating the press; and
(C) Maintain a certification record of each inspection, and each maintenance and repair task performed, under the general component of the inspection program that includes the date of the inspection, maintenance, or repair work, the signature of the person who performed the inspection, maintenance, or repair work, and the serial number, or other identifier, of the power press inspected, maintained, and repaired.
Source: eCFR, text current as of 2026-10-15. Read all of 1910.217.
Where and how often it was cited
| Year | Citations |
|---|---|
| 2023 | 6 |
| 2024 | 11 |
| 2025 | 19 |
| 2026 | 15 |
Top states: MN (10), IL (7), WI (4), PA (4), OH (4)
Largest penalties
| Employer | Location | Penalty for this rule |
|---|---|---|
| 110671 - RAHNS CUSTOM MANUFACTURING INC | MINNEAPOLIS, MN | $15,750 |
| WISCONSIN STAMPING & MANUFACTURING, LLC | GERMANTOWN, WI | $14,063 |
| FIRST BRANDS GROUP, LLC | GREENVILLE, OH | $13,000 |
| APEX GEOTECH SOLUTIONS DBA OCI DRILLTOOLS | KILGORE, TX | $9,268 |
| ELECTRO SWITCH CORP. | ROCKLAND, MA | $8,000 |
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Related parts of this rule
- 1910.217(e) Inspection, maintenance, and modification of presses 69 citations
- 1910.217(e)(1) Inspection and maintenance records 66 citations
- 1910.217(e)(1)(ii) 7 citations
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Frequently asked questions
What parts must be checked on a power press?
All parts, auxiliary equipment and safeguards, including the clutch/brake mechanism, antirepeat feature and single-stroke mechanism.
Can a press be run before repairs are done?
No. Necessary maintenance or repair must be completed before operating the press.
What goes on the certification record?
The date, the signature of the person who did the work, and the serial number or other identifier of the press.
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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 2026-10-21
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.