NAICS 31-3312,840,000 workers nationwide

Manufacturing Industry OSHA Compliance

Manufacturing facilities face complex OSHA requirements including machine guarding, lockout/tagout, and hazardous materials handling. With heavy machinery and chemical exposure risks, comprehensive safety programs are critical for compliance.

Priced per worksiteunlimited users

Annual Deaths

351

Death Rate

2.3/100k

Citations/Year

18,234

Avg Fine

$2,987

Top Safety Hazards in Manufacturing

Machine Hazards

28.3%

Caught in machinery, crushing, amputation risks

Chemical Exposure

22.1%

Toxic substance exposure, respiratory hazards

Slips, Trips, Falls

19.7%

Wet floors, cluttered walkways, elevated platforms

Overexertion

15.2%

Manual handling, repetitive motion injuries

Required Safety Programs

OSHA-mandated programs and documentation for manufacturing businesses

Lockout/Tagout Program

Machine Guarding Program

Hazard Communication Program

Personal Protective Equipment

Emergency Action Plan

Fire Prevention Plan

Respiratory Protection Program

Hearing Conservation Program

Ergonomics Program

Process Safety Management (if applicable)

Special Requirements for Manufacturing

Annual machine guarding audits
Periodic air quality monitoring
Ergonomic assessments
Chemical inventory management
Hot work permits

Most Common OSHA Violations

Top citations issued to manufacturing businesses with average penalties

Violation	Standard	Citations	Avg Penalty
Lockout/Tagout	1910.147	2,606	$3,873
Hazard Communication	1910.1200	2,424	$1,825
Machine Guarding	1910.212	1,972	$3,254
Respiratory Protection	1910.134	1,531	$2,147
Electrical Wiring	1910.305	1,391	$1,876