OSHA has cited 29 CFR 1915.74 49 times since 2015, against 42 employers. Penalties on these items add up to $145,454 at their current amounts.
Citations per year
The parts of the rule cited most
1915.74(a)(1) · 16 citations
(1) Whenever practicable, a gangway of not less than 20 inches walking surface of adequate strength, maintained in safe repair and safely secured shall be used. If a gangway is not practicable, a substantial straight ladder, extending at least 36 inches above the upper landing surface and adequately secured against shifting or slipping shall be provided. When conditions are such that neither a gangway nor a straight ladder can be used, a Jacob's ladder meeting the requirements of paragraphs (d) (1) and (2) of this section may be used.
1915.74(a)(2) · 10 citations
(2) Each side of such gangway, and the turn table if used, shall have a railing with a minimum height of approximately 33 inches measured perpendicularly from rail to walking surface at the stanchion, with a midrail. Rails shall be of wood, pipe, chain, wire or rope and shall be kept taut at all times.
1915.74(c)(2) · 8 citations
(2) Unless employees can step safely to or from the wharf, float, barge, or river towboat, either a ramp meeting the requirements of paragraph (c)(1) of this section or a safe walkway meeting the requirements of paragraph (a)(7) of this section shall be provided. When a walkway is impracticable, a substantial straight ladder, extending at least 36 inches above the upper landing surface and adequately secured against shifting or slipping, shall be provided. When conditions are such that neither a walkway nor a straight ladder can be used, a Jacob's ladder in accordance with the requirements of paragraph (d) of this section may be used.
1915.74(b) · 7 citations
(b) Access to vessels in drydock or between vessels. Gangways meeting the requirements of paragraphs (a) (1), (2), (9), (10), (11) of this section shall be provided for access from wingwall to vessel or, when two or more vessels, other than barges or river towboats, are lying abreast, from one vessel to another.
1915.74(a)(8) · 2 citations
(8) Supporting bridles shall be kept clear so as to permit unobstructed passage for employees using the gangway.
1915.74(a)(9) · 2 citations
(9) When the upper end of the means of access rests on or flush with the top of the bulwark, substantial steps properly secured and equipped with at least one substantial handrail approximately 33 inches in height shall be provided between the top of the bulwark and the deck.
1915.74(a) · 1 citations
(a) Access to vessels afloat. The employer shall not permit employees to board or leave any vessel, except a barge or river towboat, until the following requirements have been met:
1915.74(a)(4) · 1 citations
(4) The gangway shall be kept properly trimmed at all times.
Industries cited most
- Manufacturing 38
- Transportation and Warehousing 4
- Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing and Hunting 2
- Construction 2
- Wholesale Trade 2
- Public Administration 1
States cited most
- California 15
- Alaska 6
- Kentucky 4
- Texas 4
- Washington 4
- Alabama 3
- Florida 3
- Pennsylvania 2
Recently cited employers
- Ukmc, LLC Key Largo, FL · Jul 7, 2026
- Gunderson Marine, LLC. Portland, OR · May 1, 2026
- Boyer Logistics, Inc. Seattle, WA · May 1, 2026
- Propulsion Controls Engineering San Diego, CA · Feb 6, 2026