1910.303(g)(1)(iii): Entrance to Electrical Work Space
Employers must provide at least one entrance of sufficient area to reach the working space around electric equipment.
Key takeaways
- 1910.303(g)(1)(iii) is part of OSHA's general industry standards (29 CFR Part 1910, Subpart S).
- OSHA cited it 24 times in the last 3 years, in 24 inspections, with $38,225 in current penalties.
- Most citations: NY (4), WI (3), VA (3).
- Related part: 1910.303(g) 600 Volts, nominal, or less (3,265 citations).
- Free 5-minute toolbox talk for your crew below.
In this article
What this rule covers
29 CFR 1910.303(g)(1)(iii) is one requirement inside 1910.303 General, an OSHA general industry standard (Part 1910, Subpart S). 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
(iii) At least one entrance of sufficient area shall be provided to give access to the working space about electric equipment. 24 citations
Source: eCFR, text current as of 2026-10-15. Read all of 1910.303.
Where and how often it was cited
| Year | Citations |
|---|---|
| 2023 | 2 |
| 2024 | 12 |
| 2025 | 9 |
| 2026 | 1 |
Top states: NY (4), WI (3), VA (3), VT (3), IN (2)
Largest penalties
| Employer | Location | Penalty for this rule |
|---|---|---|
| INTEVA PRODUCTS | BLUFFTON, IN | $10,000 |
| RIFLE HOLDINGS, LLC | MAITLAND, FL | $4,766 |
| TAFCO CORPORATION | MELROSE PARK, IL | $4,220 |
| SIGN ENTERPRISE INC. | FREDERICKSBURG, VA | $4,090 |
| KEES, INC. | ELKHART LAKE, WI | $3,840 |
Free toolbox talk
A 5-minute crew talk on 1910.303(g)(1)(iii), plus alerts when this rule changes. Free.
OSHA interpretation letters
None exist. OSHA has not published a letter of interpretation for 1910.303(g)(1)(iii).
Related parts of this rule
- 1910.303(g) 600 Volts, nominal, or less 3,265 citations
- 1910.303(g)(1) Space about electric equipment 2,528 citations
- 1910.303(g)(1)(ii) 817 citations
- 1910.303(g)(2) Guarding of live parts 737 citations
- 1910.303(g)(2)(i) 587 citations
- 1910.303(g)(1)(i) 436 citations
- 1910.303(g)(1)(i)(A) 176 citations
- 1910.303(g)(2)(ii) 132 citations
- 1910.303(g)(1)(i)(B) 87 citations
- 1910.303(g)(1)(i)(C) 24 citations
- 1910.303(g)(1)(v) 11 citations
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Frequently asked questions
How many entrances are required to electrical working space?
At least one entrance of sufficient area.
What is the entrance for?
To give access to the working space about electric equipment.
Can the entrance be blocked?
The rule requires an entrance that gives access, so blocking it defeats the requirement.
About this page
Sources
- 29 CFR 1910.303 (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 2026-10-20
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.