29 CFR 1910.135 · Maine · FY2020 to FY2026
Head Protection in Maine: OSHA citations, FY2020 to FY2026
2 citation items under 29 CFR 1910.135 at inspected sites in Maine, from 2 inspections.
From Oct 1, 2019 to Sep 30, 2026, the Department of Labor's OSHA enforcement data record 2 citation items under 29 CFR 1910.135 at inspected sites in Maine, from 2 inspections, issued between November 2019 and September 2021. They fall in FY2020 and FY2021. These counts describe inspected establishments, not the whole industry.
29 CFR 1910.135 citations in Maine by fiscal year
| Fiscal year (Oct to Sep) | Maine | All states, DC and territories |
|---|---|---|
| FY2020 | 1 | 73 |
| FY2021 | 1 | 39 |
| FY2022 | 0 | 72 |
| FY2023 | 0 | 79 |
| FY2024 | 0 | 72 |
| FY2025 | 0 | 93 |
| FY2026 (to date) | 0 | 54 |
Across the seven years, the data record 482 citation items under 29 CFR 1910.135 in all, the most in FY2025 (93). The 2 in Maine are 0.4% of them.
The 2 inspections behind the Maine items
- November 2019 (FY2020): 1 serious item under 1910.135(a)(1), at a site with 1 to 10 employees, classified in NAICS as Services to Buildings and Dwellings, recorded by a federal OSHA office; the inspection opened in May 2019; case closed May 2021.
- September 2021 (FY2021): 1 serious item under 1910.135(a)(1), at a site with 1 to 10 employees, classified in NAICS as Other Specialty Trade Contractors, recorded by a federal OSHA office; the inspection opened in May 2021; case closed October 2021.
The headcount is the inspected site's, not the employer's total.
Paragraphs of 29 CFR 1910.135 cited in Maine
Every Maine item cites 1910.135(a)(1). The data classify all 2 as serious.
“(a) General requirements. (1) The employer shall ensure that each affected employee wears a protective helmet when working in areas where there is a potential for injury to the head from falling objects.”
Who enforced in Maine
Maine's State Plan covers state and local government workers only; private-sector employers there are covered by federal OSHA. All 2 items were recorded by federal OSHA offices. OSHA's page on the Maine State Plan.
Maine against the other states
From FY2020 to FY2026, 46 of the states, DC and territories had one or more items under 29 CFR 1910.135. 34 had more than the 2 of Maine and 3 had the same number. The most: New York 39; Florida 38; Virginia 35. Penalty maximums: OSHA penalties in Maine.
Next steps for a Maine employer
- What the standard says: 29 CFR 1910.135, Head Protection
- Free tool: PPE Selector
- Free tool: HazCom Compliance Scorer
- Software: HazComFast EHS software
Counted by HazComFast from Department of Labor OSHA data extracted Oct 20, 2026, deleted items left out; not a figure OSHA publishes. The Labor Department adds citations with a delay, so FY2026 is still incomplete and the live database can change any count. Method. Not legal advice.