OSHA has cited 29 CFR 1910.181 43 times since 2015, against 30 employers. Penalties on these items add up to $132,737 at their current amounts.
Citations per year
The parts of the rule cited most
1910.181(j)(2)(ii) · 9 citations
(ii) Safety latch type hooks shall be used wherever possible.
1910.181(g)(1) · 7 citations
(g) Rope inspection—(1) Running ropes. A thorough inspection of all ropes in use shall be made at least once a month and a certification record which includes the date of inspection, the signature of the person who performed the inspection, and an identifier for the ropes which were inspected shall be prepared and kept on file where readily available. Any deterioration, resulting in appreciable loss of original strength shall be carefully observed and determination made as to whether further use of the rope would constitute a safety hazard. Some of the conditions that could result in an appreciable loss of strength are the following:
1910.181(c)(1) · 3 citations
(c) Load ratings—(1) Rated load marking. For permanently installed derricks with fixed lengths of boom, guy, and mast, a substantial, durable, and clearly legible rating chart shall be provided with each derrick and securely affixed where it is visible to personnel responsible for the safe operation of the equipment. The chart shall include the following data:
1910.181(d)(3)(i) · 3 citations
(3) Periodic inspection. (i) Complete inspections of the derrick shall be performed at intervals as generally defined in paragraph (d)(1)(ii)(b) of this section depending upon its activity, severity of service, and environment, or as specifically indicated below. These inspections shall include the requirements of paragraph (d)(2) of this section and in addition, items such as the following. Deficiencies shall be carefully examined and a determination made as to whether they constitute a safety hazard:
1910.181(i)(3)(iiib) · 3 citations
(iii) During hoisting, care shall be taken that:
1910.181(i)(4)(ii) · 3 citations
(ii) People should not be permitted to stand or pass under a load on the hook.
1910.181(i)(3)(i) · 2 citations
(3) Moving the load. (i) The load shall be well secured and properly balanced in the sling or lifting device before it is lifted more than a few inches.
1910.181(j)(1)(i) · 2 citations
(j) Other requirements—(1) Guards. (i) Exposed moving parts, such as gears, ropes, setscrews, projecting keys, chains, chain sprockets, and reciprocating components, which constitute a hazard under normal operating conditions shall be guarded.
Industries cited most
- Mining, Quarrying, and Oil and Gas Extraction 14
- Construction 11
- Retail Trade 5
- Real Estate and Rental and Leasing 5
- Manufacturing 4
- Wholesale Trade 2
Recently cited employers
- Gull Lake Marine South Haven South Haven, MI · Jun 12, 2026
- General Truck Parts and Equipment Plainfield, IN · Jan 12, 2026