In OSHA’s fiscal year 2018 the agency performed 1,154 Respiratory Protection Inspections, resulting in 2,599 citations worth $3,228,420. The top 5 industries accounted for 176 of these inspections, 460 citations, and $377,748 in penalties. Total for all industries and the Top 5 industries shown in the table below. Also, below is a breakdown of all 2018 Respiratory Protection citations by the NAICS, their $ amounts, and the # of Citations that “industry” received.
| Citations | Inspections | Penalty | Industry Classification |
| 2,599 | 1,154 | $3,228,420 | Total for All Industries |
| 129 | 49 | $97,983 | 23814 / Masonry Contractors |
| 104 | 40 | $79,673 | 81112 / Automotive Body, Paint, Interior, and Glass Repair |
| 88 | 35 | $59,737 | 33281 / Coating, Engraving, Heat Treating, and Allied Activities |
| 75 | 26 | $67,569 | 33232 / Ornamental and Architectural Metal Products Manufacturing |
| 64 | 26 | $72,786 | 23832 / Painting and Wall Covering Contractors |