1910.266(d)(1)(vii): Eye and Face Protection for Loggers
Logging employers must provide at no cost, and ensure employees wear, eye protection meeting subpart I where there is potential for eye injury from falling or flying objects, and face protection meeting subpart I where there is potential for facial injury, such as operating a chipper. Logger-type mesh screens may be worn for chain-saw operations and yarding, and separate eye protection is not needed when face protection covers both eyes and face.
Key takeaways
- 1910.266(d)(1)(vii) is part of OSHA's general industry standards (29 CFR Part 1910, Subpart R).
- OSHA cited it 11 times in the last 3 years, in 9 inspections, with $3,210 in current penalties.
- 2 deaths are linked to inspections that cited this rule.
- Most citations: WV (3), KY (2), VA (2).
- Related part: 1910.266(d) General requirements (90 citations).
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What this rule covers
29 CFR 1910.266(d)(1)(vii) is one requirement inside 1910.266 Logging operations, an OSHA general industry standard (Part 1910, Subpart R). It includes 2 sub-paragraphs. 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
(vii) The employer shall provide, at no cost to the employee, and assure that each employee wears the following: 11 citations
(A) Eye protection meeting the requirements of subpart I of part 1910 where there is potential for eye injury due to falling or flying objects; and Open (d)(1)(vii)(a) 2 citations
(B) Face protection meeting the requirements of subpart I of part 1910 where there is potential for facial injury such as, but not limited to, operating a chipper. Logger-type mesh screens may be worn by employees performing chain-saw operations and yarding. Open (d)(1)(vii)(b) 7 citations
The employee does not have to wear a separate eye protection device where face protection covering both the eyes and face is worn.
Source: eCFR, text current as of 2026-10-15. Read all of 1910.266.
Injuries linked to this rule
2 deaths are linked to inspections where OSHA cited 1910.266(d)(1)(vii).
At 12:00 a.m. on May 16, 2024, Employee #1, employed in tree felling operations,was struck by a tree limb that broke from the canopy of a nearby tree. While felling an adjacent tree, the limb fell unexpectedly, striking Employee #1 in the head and neck…
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Unlock with Purple BeltWhere and how often it was cited
| Year | Citations |
|---|---|
| 2024 | 4 |
| 2025 | 3 |
| 2026 | 4 |
Top states: WV (3), KY (2), VA (2), NY (2), TN (1)
Largest penalties
| Employer | Location | Penalty for this rule |
|---|---|---|
| TNT LOGGING, L.L.C. | LEXINGTON, VA | $2,755 |
| MOORHEAD CONTRACTING INC | MEMPHIS, TN | $255 |
| 67019 - JOHNNY CANTRELL LOGGING LLC | YOCUM, KY | $200 |
| J.F. LAND WORKS LLC | BUCHANAN, VA | $0 |
| GREENMOUNT CEMETERY ASSOCIATION | QUINCY, IL | $0 |
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OSHA interpretation letters
None exist. OSHA has not published a letter of interpretation for 1910.266(d)(1)(vii).
Related parts of this rule
- 1910.266(d) General requirements 90 citations
- 1910.266(d)(1) Personal protective equipment 40 citations
- 1910.266(d)(2) First-aid kits 24 citations
- 1910.266(d)(1)(iv) 14 citations
- 1910.266(d)(2)(i) 14 citations
- 1910.266(d)(1)(vi) 11 citations
- 1910.266(d)(6) Work areas 10 citations
- 1910.266(d)(4) Fire extinguishers 9 citations
- 1910.266(d)(2)(ii) 8 citations
- 1910.266(d)(1)(vii)(B) 7 citations
- 1910.266(d)(6)(iii) 5 citations
- 1910.266(d)(7) Signaling and signal equipment 4 citations
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Frequently asked questions
When is eye protection required in logging?
Where there is potential for eye injury due to falling or flying objects.
Can loggers wear mesh screens?
Yes. Logger-type mesh screens may be worn by employees performing chain-saw operations and yarding.
Do I need safety glasses under a full face shield?
No separate eye protection is needed where face protection covering both the eyes and face is worn.
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Sources
- 29 CFR 1910.266 (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 2026-10-22
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.