1910.151(a): Medical Personnel Available for Advice
Employers must ensure medical personnel are readily available for advice and consultation on matters of plant health.
Key takeaways
- 1910.151(a) is part of OSHA's general industry standards (29 CFR Part 1910, Subpart K).
- OSHA cited it 11 times in the last 3 years, in 11 inspections, with $51,953 in current penalties.
- Most citations: TX (3), FL (2), NY (1).
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What this rule covers
29 CFR 1910.151(a) is one requirement inside 1910.151 Medical services and first aid, an OSHA general industry standard (Part 1910, Subpart K). 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
(a) The employer shall ensure the ready availability of medical personnel for advice and consultation on matters of plant health. 11 citations
Source: eCFR, text current as of 2026-10-15. Read all of 1910.151.
Export the list: 11 inspections cited 1910.151(a) in the last 3 years, with employer, location, penalty and date.
Purple Belt, $59/moWhere and how often it was cited
| Year | Citations |
|---|---|
| 2024 | 4 |
| 2025 | 4 |
| 2026 | 3 |
Top states: TX (3), FL (2), NY (1), DE (1), WI (1)
Largest penalties
| Employer | Location | Penalty for this rule |
|---|---|---|
| STAFFING SOLUTIONS OF CENTRAL TX | CORPUS CHRISTI, TX | $8,275 |
| C & L AVIATION SERVICES, LLC. | BANGOR, ME | $8,110 |
| RELADYNE | LAKELAND, FL | $8,067 |
| WOLFSPEED, INC. | MARCY, NY | $6,914 |
| ROCKPORT TERMINALS LLC | ARANSAS PASS, TX | $4,965 |
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Frequently asked questions
What does this rule require?
The ready availability of medical personnel for advice and consultation on matters of plant health.
Does this mean a doctor on site?
The rule requires medical personnel to be readily available for advice and consultation.
Who is responsible?
The employer.
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Sources
- 29 CFR 1910.151 (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 2026-11-06
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.