1910.142(b)(8): Screens and Self-Closing Doors in Labor Camps
In temporary labor camps, all exterior openings must be effectively screened with 16-mesh material, and all screen doors must have self-closing devices.
Key takeaways
- 1910.142(b)(8) is part of OSHA's general industry standards (29 CFR Part 1910, Subpart J).
- OSHA cited it 20 times in the last 3 years, in 20 inspections, with $10,317 in current penalties.
- Most citations: NC (20).
- Related part: 1910.142(b) Shelter (45 citations).
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What this rule covers
29 CFR 1910.142(b)(8) is one requirement inside 1910.142 Temporary labor camps, an OSHA general industry standard (Part 1910, Subpart J). 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
(8) All exterior openings shall be effectively screened with 16-mesh material. All screen doors shall be equipped with self-closing devices. 20 citations
Source: eCFR, text current as of 2026-10-15. Read all of 1910.142.
Export the list: 20 inspections cited 1910.142(b)(8) in the last 3 years, with employer, location, penalty and date.
Purple Belt, $59/moWhere and how often it was cited
| Year | Citations |
|---|---|
| 2023 | 4 |
| 2024 | 8 |
| 2025 | 2 |
| 2026 | 6 |
Top states: NC (20)
Largest penalties
| Employer | Location | Penalty for this rule |
|---|---|---|
| 161128 - CRYSTAL BOLT | ENNICE, NC | $1,250 |
| 154959 - ALICIER LOUIGENOR | SNOW HILL, NC | $840 |
| 155114 - ALICIER LOUIGENOR | SNOW HILL, NC | $840 |
| 155115 - ALICIER LOUIGENOR | SNOW HILL, NC | $840 |
| 155122 - ALICIER LOUIGENOR | SNOW HILL, NC | $840 |
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Related parts of this rule
- 1910.142(b) Shelter 45 citations
- 1910.142(b)(3) 12 citations
- 1910.142(b)(9)
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Frequently asked questions
What screening is required for exterior openings?
All exterior openings must be effectively screened with 16-mesh material.
Do screen doors need anything special?
Yes. All screen doors must be equipped with self-closing devices.
Where does this rule apply?
To temporary labor camps.
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Sources
- 29 CFR 1910.142 (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 2026-11-01
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.