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29 CFR 1915.112: Ropes, chains and slings

Subpart G—Gear and Equipment for Rigging and Materials Handling

23citations since 2015
17employers cited
65%serious, willful or repeat
$0median penalty per item

OSHA has cited 29 CFR 1915.112 23 times since 2015, against 17 employers. Penalties on these items add up to $22,330 at their current amounts.

Citations per year

The parts of the rule cited most

1915.112(c)(2) · 9 citations

(2) All sling chains, including end fastenings, shall be given a visual inspection before being used on the job. A thorough inspection of all chains in use shall be made every 3 months. Each chain shall bear an indication of the month in which it was thoroughly inspected. The thorough inspection shall include inspection for wear, defective welds, deformation and increase in length or stretch.

1915.112(c)(1)(i) · 5 citations

(i) Have permanently affixed and legible identification markings as prescribed by the manufacturer that indicate the recommended safe working load for the type(s) of hitch(es) used, the angle upon which it is based, and the number of legs if more than one;

1915.112(b)(1)(i) · 3 citations

(i) Have permanently affixed and legible identification markings as prescribed by the manufacturer that indicate the recommended safe working load for the type(s) of hitch(es) used, the angle upon which it is based, and the number of legs if more than one;

1915.112(b)(3) · 2 citations

(3) When U-bolt wire rope clips are used to form eyes, employers must use Table G-1 in § 1915.118 to determine the number and spacing of clips. Employers must apply the U-bolt so that the “U” section is in contact with the dead end of the rope.

1915.112(c)(1)(iii) · 2 citations

(iii) Not be used without affixed and legible identification markings as required by paragraph (c)(1)(i) of this section.

1915.112(b)(1)(iii) · 1 citations

(iii) Not be used without affixed and legible identification markings as required by paragraph (b)(1)(i) of this section.

1915.112(c)(7) · 1 citations

(7) A load shall not be lifted with a chain having a kink or knot in it. A chain shall not be shortened by bolting, wiring or knotting.

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  • Transportation and Warehousing 5

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