1910.219(f)(1)(i): Gear Guarding by Complete Enclosure
Employers guarding gears under this paragraph may do so by a complete enclosure, one of the guarding methods listed in the rule.
Key takeaways
- 1910.219(f)(1)(i) 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 $80,137 in current penalties.
- Most citations: IA (2), TN (2), KY (2).
- Related part: 1910.219(f) Gears, sprockets, and chains (623 citations).
- Free 5-minute toolbox talk for your crew below.
In this article
What this rule covers
29 CFR 1910.219(f)(1)(i) is one requirement inside 1910.219 Mechanical power-transmission apparatus, 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) By a complete enclosure; or 14 citations
Source: eCFR, text current as of 2026-10-15. Read all of 1910.219.
Where and how often it was cited
| Year | Citations |
|---|---|
| 2023 | 1 |
| 2024 | 6 |
| 2025 | 4 |
| 2026 | 3 |
Top states: IA (2), TN (2), KY (2), FL (2), IL (2)
Largest penalties
| Employer | Location | Penalty for this rule |
|---|---|---|
| 68657 - DURO HILEX POLY LLC | FLORENCE, KY | $28,000 |
| HEARTHSIDE FOOD SOLUTIONS, LLC | BOLINGBROOK, IL | $9,900 |
| REGAL INDUSTRIAL MIDWEST LLC | PEKIN, IL | $9,608 |
| SOUTHERN EQUIPMENT CORP. | TAMPA, FL | $8,513 |
| 66960 - DURO HILEX POLY LLC | WALTON, KY | $5,500 |
Free toolbox talk
A 5-minute crew talk on 1910.219(f)(1)(i), plus alerts when this rule changes. Free.
OSHA interpretation letters
None exist. OSHA has not published a letter of interpretation for 1910.219(f)(1)(i).
Related parts of this rule
- 1910.219(f) Gears, sprockets, and chains 623 citations
- 1910.219(f)(3) Sprockets and chains 552 citations
- 1910.219(f)(1) Gears 70 citations
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Frequently asked questions
What guarding option does this paragraph name?
A complete enclosure.
Is this the only option?
No. It is one of the listed guarding methods in 1910.219(f)(1).
What does it protect from?
Contact with moving gears.
About this page
Sources
- 29 CFR 1910.219 (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.