1926.304(h): Hoods for Hand-Fed Crosscut Table Saws
Employers must guard each hand-fed circular crosscut table saw with a hood. The hood must meet the same requirements this section sets for hoods on circular ripsaws in paragraph (i)(1).
Key takeaways
- 1926.304(h) is part of OSHA's construction standards (29 CFR Part 1926, Subpart I).
- OSHA cited it 41 times in the last 3 years, in 41 inspections, with $167,485 in current penalties.
- Most citations: MA (9), RI (6), NY (5).
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What this rule covers
29 CFR 1926.304(h) ("Hand-fed crosscut table saws") is one requirement inside 1926.304 Woodworking tools, an OSHA construction standard (Part 1926, Subpart I). 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
(h) Hand-fed crosscut table saws. (1) Each circular crosscut table saw shall be guarded by a hood which shall meet all the requirements of paragraph (i)(1) of this section for hoods for circular ripsaws. 41 citations
Source: eCFR, text current as of 2026-10-15. Read all of 1926.304.
Where and how often it was cited
| Year | Citations |
|---|---|
| 2023 | 3 |
| 2024 | 16 |
| 2025 | 13 |
| 2026 | 9 |
Top states: MA (9), RI (6), NY (5), VA (3), KY (2)
Largest penalties
| Employer | Location | Penalty for this rule |
|---|---|---|
| CHASE ROOFING, LLC | YORKTOWN, VA | $16,285 |
| TIDEWATER PROBUILD, INC. | YORKTOWN, VA | $16,285 |
| NORTHEAST FRAMING, INC | BOSTON, MA | $12,031 |
| MICHELS CONSTRUCTION, INC. | HAMILTON, IL | $11,585 |
| INTEGRITY - EMMONS, LLC. DBA EMMONS ROOFING & SIDING | EVESHAM, NJ | $6,800 |
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Frequently asked questions
What guard is required on a hand-fed crosscut table saw?
Each circular crosscut table saw must be guarded by a hood.
What standard does the hood have to meet?
It must meet all the requirements of paragraph (i)(1) of 1926.304 for hoods on circular ripsaws.
Does this apply to every crosscut table saw?
It applies to each hand-fed circular crosscut table saw.
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Sources
- 29 CFR 1926.304 (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 2026-10-19
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.