1910.213(a)(9): Guarding Moving Parts on Woodworking Machines
Employers must guard all belts, pulleys, gears, shafts and moving parts on woodworking machinery according to the specific mechanical power transmission guarding rules in 1910.219.
Key takeaways
- 1910.213(a)(9) is part of OSHA's general industry standards (29 CFR Part 1910, Subpart O).
- OSHA cited it 31 times in the last 3 years, in 30 inspections, with $109,343 in current penalties.
- Most citations: IN (4), AL (3), NC (3).
- Related part: 1910.213(a) Machine construction general (46 citations).
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What this rule covers
29 CFR 1910.213(a)(9) is one requirement inside 1910.213 Woodworking machinery requirements, an OSHA general industry standard (Part 1910, Subpart O). 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
(9) All belts, pulleys, gears, shafts, and moving parts shall be guarded in accordance with the specific requirements of § 1910.219. 31 citations
Source: eCFR, text current as of 2026-10-15. Read all of 1910.213.
Export the list: 30 inspections cited 1910.213(a)(9) in the last 3 years, with employer, location, penalty and date.
Purple Belt, $59/moWhere and how often it was cited
| Year | Citations |
|---|---|
| 2023 | 2 |
| 2024 | 15 |
| 2025 | 11 |
| 2026 | 3 |
Top states: IN (4), AL (3), NC (3), OH (2), TX (2)
Largest penalties
| Employer | Location | Penalty for this rule |
|---|---|---|
| 317740762 - A & E PALLETS LLC | PORTLAND, OR | $20,860 |
| 84 LUMBER COMPANY, LIMITED PARTNERSHIP | MOUNTAIN HOME, ID | $10,403 |
| PROWOOD, LLC | BARTOW, FL | $8,711 |
| BUILDERS FIRSTSOURCE, INC. | EL PASO, TX | $8,276 |
| XANDER MILLS, LLC | JACKSONVILLE, TX | $7,657 |
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OSHA interpretation letters
None exist. OSHA has not published a letter of interpretation for 1910.213(a)(9).
Related parts of this rule
- 1910.213(a) Machine construction general 46 citations
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Frequently asked questions
What moving parts must be guarded on woodworking machines?
All belts, pulleys, gears, shafts and moving parts.
Which rule sets the guarding details?
The specific requirements of 1910.219.
Does this apply to all woodworking machines?
It is a general requirement for woodworking machinery under 1910.213.
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Sources
- 29 CFR 1910.213 (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.