1910.266(d)(2)(i): First-Aid Kits at Logging Sites
Logging employers must provide first-aid kits at each work site where trees are being cut, at each active landing, and on each employee transport vehicle. The number and contents of kits must reflect the site's isolation, the number of employees and the hazards reasonably anticipated.
Key takeaways
- 1910.266(d)(2)(i) is part of OSHA's general industry standards (29 CFR Part 1910, Subpart R).
- OSHA cited it 14 times in the last 3 years, in 14 inspections, with $11,296 in current penalties.
- 2 deaths are linked to inspections that cited this rule.
- Most citations: NC (8), KY (2), WV (2).
- Related part: 1910.266(d) General requirements (90 citations).
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What this rule covers
29 CFR 1910.266(d)(2)(i) is one requirement inside 1910.266 Logging operations, an OSHA general industry standard (Part 1910, Subpart R). 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
(i) The employer shall provide first-aid kits at each work site where trees are being cut (e.g., felling, bucking, limbing), at each active landing, and on each employee transport vehicle. The number of first-aid kits and the content of each kit shall reflect the degree of isolation, the number of employees, and the hazards reasonably anticipated at the work site. 14 citations
Source: eCFR, text current as of 2026-10-15. Read all of 1910.266.
Injuries linked to this rule
2 deaths are linked to inspections where OSHA cited 1910.266(d)(2)(i).
At 12:00 a.m. on May 16, 2024, Employee #1, employed in tree felling operations,was struck by a tree limb that broke from the canopy of a nearby tree. While felling an adjacent tree, the limb fell unexpectedly, striking Employee #1 in the head and neck…
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Unlock with Purple BeltWhere and how often it was cited
| Year | Citations |
|---|---|
| 2023 | 3 |
| 2024 | 5 |
| 2025 | 5 |
| 2026 | 1 |
Top states: NC (8), KY (2), WV (2), VA (1), GA (1)
Largest penalties
| Employer | Location | Penalty for this rule |
|---|---|---|
| 158547 - T-T LOGGING, LLC | CHAPEL HILL, NC | $2,000 |
| SOUTHERN TREE PROFESSIONALS, LLC | CONYERS, GA | $1,986 |
| 155692 - TRIANGLE FOREST PRODUCTS, INC. | DURHAM, NC | $1,300 |
| 155778 - KATESVILLE PALLET MILL, INC. | FRANKLINTON, NC | $1,300 |
| 66894 - RICHARD CURRY | GREENSBURG, KY | $1,160 |
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OSHA interpretation letters
None exist. OSHA has not published a letter of interpretation for 1910.266(d)(2)(i).
Related parts of this rule
- 1910.266(d) General requirements 90 citations
- 1910.266(d)(1) Personal protective equipment 40 citations
- 1910.266(d)(2) First-aid kits 24 citations
- 1910.266(d)(1)(iv) 14 citations
- 1910.266(d)(1)(vi) 11 citations
- 1910.266(d)(1)(vii) 11 citations
- 1910.266(d)(6) Work areas 10 citations
- 1910.266(d)(4) Fire extinguishers 9 citations
- 1910.266(d)(2)(ii) 8 citations
- 1910.266(d)(1)(vii)(B) 7 citations
- 1910.266(d)(6)(iii) 5 citations
- 1910.266(d)(7) Signaling and signal equipment 4 citations
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Frequently asked questions
Where must first-aid kits be kept in logging?
At each tree-cutting work site, each active landing, and on each employee transport vehicle.
How many kits are needed?
Enough to reflect the degree of isolation, the number of employees and the hazards reasonably anticipated.
Is the kit content fixed?
No. Contents must reflect isolation, crew size and anticipated hazards.
About this page
Sources
- 29 CFR 1910.266 (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 2026-10-22
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.