1910.303(e)(1)(ii): Electrical Equipment Rating Markings
Electric equipment must carry other markings giving voltage, current, wattage or other ratings as necessary.
Key takeaways
- 1910.303(e)(1)(ii) is part of OSHA's general industry standards (29 CFR Part 1910, Subpart S).
- OSHA cited it 132 times in the last 3 years, in 132 inspections, with $212,159 in current penalties.
- Most citations: NM (31), TN (16), TX (10).
- Related part: 1910.303(e) Marking (183 citations).
- Free 5-minute toolbox talk for your crew below.
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What this rule covers
29 CFR 1910.303(e)(1)(ii) 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
(ii) Other markings giving voltage, current, wattage, or other ratings as necessary. 132 citations
Source: eCFR, text current as of 2026-10-15. Read all of 1910.303.
Where and how often it was cited
| Year | Citations |
|---|---|
| 2023 | 7 |
| 2024 | 37 |
| 2025 | 46 |
| 2026 | 42 |
Top states: NM (31), TN (16), TX (10), KY (10), VA (9)
Largest penalties
| Employer | Location | Penalty for this rule |
|---|---|---|
| THE GOODYEAR TIRE & RUBBER COMPANY | DANVILLE, VA | $15,875 |
| THE PICTSWEET COMPANY | BRIDGEVILLE, DE | $14,187 |
| KEECO, LLC | DALLAS, TX | $13,631 |
| K&N ENGINEERING INC | GRAND PRAIRIE, TX | $11,823 |
| THE HOME DEPOT | ALBUQUERQUE, NM | $11,611 |
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OSHA interpretation letters
None exist. OSHA has not published a letter of interpretation for 1910.303(e)(1)(ii).
Related parts of this rule
- 1910.303(e) Marking 183 citations
- 1910.303(e)(1) Identification of manufacturer and ratings 169 citations
- 1910.303(e)(1)(i) 17 citations
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Frequently asked questions
What markings does 1910.303(e)(1)(ii) require?
Markings giving voltage, current, wattage or other ratings as necessary.
Why do ratings matter?
They show the electrical limits of the equipment.
Does this apply to all ratings?
It requires voltage, current, wattage or other ratings as necessary.
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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.