1910.305(g)(1)(iv)(C): Flexible Cords Through Doorways and Windows
Flexible cords and cables may not be run through doorways, windows or similar openings. This is one of the listed conditions in 1910.305(g)(1)(iv) where flexible cords and cables may not be used.
Key takeaways
- 1910.305(g)(1)(iv)(C) is part of OSHA's general industry standards (29 CFR Part 1910, Subpart S).
- OSHA cited it 145 times in the last 3 years, in 145 inspections, with $94,949 in current penalties.
- 1 death is linked to inspections that cited this rule.
- Most citations: TN (36), VA (12), MD (10).
- Related part: 1910.305(g) Flexible cords and cables (3,738 citations).
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What this rule covers
29 CFR 1910.305(g)(1)(iv)(C) is one requirement inside 1910.305 Wiring methods, components, and equipment for general use, 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
(C) Where run through doorways, windows, or similar openings; 145 citations
Source: eCFR, text current as of 2026-10-15. Read all of 1910.305.
Injuries linked to this rule
1 death is linked to inspections where OSHA cited 1910.305(g)(1)(iv)(C).
At 7:45 p.m. on September 27, 2024, Employee #1 was operating a dual-hopper log shaver when the employee made contact with the cutter heads of the machine. The employee was caught in the machine and sustained fatal injuries. The employee's body above the legs was…
Where and how often it was cited
| Year | Citations |
|---|---|
| 2023 | 13 |
| 2024 | 51 |
| 2025 | 49 |
| 2026 | 32 |
Top states: TN (36), VA (12), MD (10), CT (8), PR (7)
Largest penalties
| Employer | Location | Penalty for this rule |
|---|---|---|
| GATE GOURMET, INC. | ORLANDO, FL | $9,574 |
| EAST COAST APPLIANCE SALES, SERVICE, AND PARTS INC. | NORTH CHESTERFIELD, VA | $8,260 |
| WARBIRD TUBULAR PROCESSORS, LLC | HOUSTON, TX | $7,813 |
| W.M. BARR & COMPANY, INC. | MEMPHIS, TN | $6,000 |
| COTERRA ENERGY INC. | PECOS, TX | $6,000 |
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OSHA interpretation letters
None exist. OSHA has not published a letter of interpretation for 1910.305(g)(1)(iv)(C).
Related parts of this rule
- 1910.305(g) Flexible cords and cables 3,738 citations
- 1910.305(g)(1) Use of flexible cords and cables 2,566 citations
- 1910.305(g)(1)(iv) 2,522 citations
- 1910.305(g)(1)(iv)(A) 1,437 citations
- 1910.305(g)(2) Identification, splices, and terminations 1,172 citations
- 1910.305(g)(2)(iii) 997 citations
- 1910.305(g)(1)(iv)(B) 267 citations
- 1910.305(g)(1)(iv)(D) 225 citations
- 1910.305(g)(2)(ii) 173 citations
- 1910.305(g)(1)(i) 20 citations
- 1910.305(g)(1)(iii) 14 citations
- 1910.305(g)(1)(iv)(E) 12 citations
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Frequently asked questions
Can extension cords be run through doorways?
This item lists running flexible cords through doorways, windows or similar openings as a use that is not allowed.
Does this include windows?
Yes. Windows and similar openings are included.
Where is this rule found?
In 1910.305(g)(1)(iv)(C), part of the rules for flexible cords and cables.
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Sources
- 29 CFR 1910.305 (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.