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29 CFR 1910.184: Slings

Subpart N—Materials Handling and Storage

Slings used for lifting must be inspected each day before use by a competent person, marked with their capacity, and removed from service when damaged.

3,436citations since 2015
2,027employers cited
78%serious, willful or repeat
$150median penalty per item

OSHA has cited 29 CFR 1910.184 3,436 times since 2015, against 2,027 employers. Penalties on these items add up to $6,835,402 at their current amounts.

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The parts of the rule cited most

1910.184(e)(1) · 540 citations

(e) Alloy steel chain slings—(1) Sling identification. Alloy steel chain slings shall have permanently affixed durable identification stating size, grade, rated capacity, and reach.

1910.184(d) · 487 citations

(d) Inspections. Each day before being used, the sling and all fastenings and attachments shall be inspected for damage or defects by a competent person designated by the employer. Additional inspections shall be performed during sling use, where service conditions warrant. Damaged or defective slings shall be immediately removed from service.

1910.184(c)(9) · 276 citations

(9) All employees shall be kept clear of loads about to be lifted and of suspended loads.

1910.184(e)(3)(i) · 262 citations

(3) Inspections. (i) In addition to the inspection required by paragraph (d) of this section, a thorough periodic inspection of alloy steel chain slings in use shall be made on a regular basis, to be determined on the basis of (A) frequency of sling use; (B) severity of service conditions; (C) nature of lifts being made; and (D) experience gained on the service life of slings used in similar circumstances. Such inspections shall in no event be at intervals greater than once every 12 months.

1910.184(i)(9)(iii) · 227 citations

(iii) Snags, punctures, tears or cuts;

1910.184(c)(1) · 225 citations

(1) Slings that are damaged or defective shall not be used.

1910.184(c)(14) · 192 citations

(14) Employers must not use slings without affixed and legible identification markings.

1910.184(e)(3)(ii) · 184 citations

(ii) The employer shall make and maintain a record of the most recent month in which each alloy steel chain sling was thoroughly inspected, and shall make such record available for examination.

Industries cited most

  • Manufacturing 2,076
  • Construction 402
  • Wholesale Trade 197
  • Other Services (except Public Administration) 155
  • Administrative and Support and Waste Management and Remediation Services 120
  • Transportation and Warehousing 102

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