1910.266(d)(2): Logging First-Aid Kits
Logging employers must provide first-aid kits at each work site where trees are cut, at each active landing, and on each employee transport vehicle. The number and contents must reflect isolation, crew size and anticipated hazards, each kit must contain at least the Appendix A items at all times, and contents must be kept serviceable.
Key takeaways
- 1910.266(d)(2) is part of OSHA's general industry standards (29 CFR Part 1910, Subpart R).
- OSHA cited it 24 times in the last 3 years, in 22 inspections, with $14,570 in current penalties.
- 5 deaths are linked to inspections that cited this rule.
- Most citations: NC (9), KY (4), WV (3).
- Related part: 1910.266(d) General requirements (90 citations).
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What this rule covers
29 CFR 1910.266(d)(2) ("First-aid kits") is one requirement inside 1910.266 Logging operations, an OSHA general industry standard (Part 1910, Subpart R). It includes 4 sub-paragraphs. 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
(2) First-aid kits. 24 citations
(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. Open (d)(2)(i) 14 citations
(ii) At a minimum, each first-aid kit shall contain the items listed in appendix A at all times. Open (d)(2)(ii) 8 citations
(iii) The employer also may have the number and content of first-aid kits reviewed and approved annually by a health care provider.
(iv) The employer shall maintain the contents of each first-aid kit in a serviceable condition. Open (d)(2)(iv) 2 citations
Source: eCFR, text current as of 2026-10-15. Read all of 1910.266.
Injuries linked to this rule
5 deaths are linked to inspections where OSHA cited 1910.266(d)(2).
At 11:00 a.m. on February 18, 2025, Employee #1 was working for a site preparation contractor and was felling an approximate 5-foot-diameter 80-foot-tall poplar tree. Employee #1 was attempting to move away from the tree when he became tangled in the roots and underbrush. Employee…
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Unlock with Purple BeltWhere and how often it was cited
| Year | Citations |
|---|---|
| 2023 | 3 |
| 2024 | 10 |
| 2025 | 8 |
| 2026 | 3 |
Top states: NC (9), KY (4), WV (3), GA (2), TN (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 |
| 76382 - LEWIS LOGGING LLC | ELGIN, SC | $1,500 |
| 155692 - TRIANGLE FOREST PRODUCTS, INC. | DURHAM, NC | $1,300 |
| 155778 - KATESVILLE PALLET MILL, INC. | FRANKLINTON, NC | $1,300 |
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OSHA interpretation letters
None exist. OSHA has not published a letter of interpretation for 1910.266(d)(2).
Related parts of this rule
- 1910.266(d) General requirements 90 citations
- 1910.266(d)(1) Personal protective equipment 40 citations
- 1910.266(d)(1)(iv) 14 citations
- 1910.266(d)(2)(i) 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 are first-aid kits required?
At each work site where trees are being cut, at each active landing and on each employee transport vehicle.
What must each kit contain?
At a minimum, the items listed in Appendix A, at all times.
Can a health care provider review the kits?
Yes, the employer may have the number and content reviewed and approved annually by a health care provider.
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.