1910.303(b)(7)(iv): No Damaged Electrical Parts
Electrical equipment must not have damaged parts that may hurt its safe operation or mechanical strength. Examples include parts that are broken, bent, cut, or deteriorated by corrosion, chemical action or overheating.
Key takeaways
- 1910.303(b)(7)(iv) is part of OSHA's general industry standards (29 CFR Part 1910, Subpart S).
- OSHA cited it 398 times in the last 3 years, in 396 inspections, with $676,065 in current penalties.
- 2 deaths are linked to inspections that cited this rule.
- Most citations: NV (77), NY (37), NJ (31).
- Related part: 1910.303(b) Examination, installation, and use of equipment (3,837 citations).
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What this rule covers
29 CFR 1910.303(b)(7)(iv) is one requirement inside 1910.303 General, an OSHA general industry standard (Part 1910, Subpart S). 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
(iv) There shall be no damaged parts that may adversely affect safe operation or mechanical strength of the equipment, such as parts that are broken, bent, cut, or deteriorated by corrosion, chemical action, or overheating. 398 citations
Source: eCFR, text current as of 2026-10-15. Read all of 1910.303.
Injuries linked to this rule
2 deaths are linked to inspections where OSHA cited 1910.303(b)(7)(iv).
At 9:00 a.m. on January 19, 2024, two employees (Employee #1 and Employee #2) were setting up the site to create another stack of steel pipes (30 inches in diameter by 40 feet long, weighing over 2,000 pounds each.) The employees removed the chock block…
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Unlock with Purple BeltWhere and how often it was cited
| Year | Citations |
|---|---|
| 2023 | 25 |
| 2024 | 158 |
| 2025 | 129 |
| 2026 | 86 |
Top states: NV (77), NY (37), NJ (31), MI (29), VA (24)
Largest penalties
| Employer | Location | Penalty for this rule |
|---|---|---|
| DAEHAN SOLUTION NEVADA, LLC. | FERNLEY, NV | $27,378 |
| SOUTHWEST CHEESE COMPANY, LLC | CLOVIS, NM | $16,554 |
| HORMEL FOODS CORPORATION | TUCKER, GA | $16,131 |
| JINDAL TUBULAR USA LLC | BAY SAINT LOUIS, MS | $15,211 |
| SIMMONS ANIMAL NUTRITION, INC. | BRIDGEVILLE, DE | $14,733 |
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OSHA interpretation letters
None exist. OSHA has not published a letter of interpretation for 1910.303(b)(7)(iv).
Related parts of this rule
- 1910.303(b) Examination, installation, and use of equipment 3,837 citations
- 1910.303(b)(2) Installation and use 2,289 citations
- 1910.303(b)(7) Mechanical execution of work 827 citations
- 1910.303(b)(1) Examination 489 citations
- 1910.303(b)(7)(i) 349 citations
- 1910.303(b)(8) Mounting and cooling of equipment 145 citations
- 1910.303(b)(8)(i) 143 citations
- 1910.303(b)(6) Deteriorating agents 75 citations
- 1910.303(b)(1)(iv) 47 citations
- 1910.303(b)(1)(ii) 38 citations
- 1910.303(b)(1)(i) 24 citations
- 1910.303(b)(1)(viii) 20 citations
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Frequently asked questions
What kinds of damage does this rule cover?
Parts that are broken, bent, cut, or deteriorated by corrosion, chemical action or overheating.
Does all damage count?
The rule covers damaged parts that may adversely affect safe operation or mechanical strength of the equipment.
What equipment does this apply to?
Electric equipment covered by 1910.303 in general industry.
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Sources
- 29 CFR 1910.303 (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.