OSHA has cited 29 CFR 1917.26 124 times since 2015, against 79 employers. Penalties on these items add up to $148,344 at their current amounts.
Citations per year
The parts of the rule cited most
1917.26(f) · 42 citations
(f) A U.S. Coast Guard approved 30-inch (76.2 cm) life ring, with at least 90 feet (27.43m) of line attached, shall be available at readily accessible points at each waterside work area where the employees' work exposes them to the hazard of drowning. Employees working on any bridge or structure leading to a detached vessel berthing installation shall wear U.S. Coast Guard approved personal flotation devices except where protected by railings, nets, or safety belts and lifelines. A readily available portable or permanent ladder giving access to the water shall also be provided within 200 feet (61 m) of such work areas.
1917.26(d)(1) · 24 citations
(d) Stretchers. (1) There shall be available for each vessel being worked one Stokes basket stretcher, or its equivalent, permanently equipped with bridles for attaching to the hoisting gear.
1917.26(d)(3) · 21 citations
(3) A blanket or other suitable covering shall be available.
1917.26(b) · 9 citations
(b) A first aid kit shall be available at the terminal, and at least one person holding a valid first aid certificate shall be at the terminal when work is in progress.
1917.26(c) · 8 citations
(c) First aid kit. First aid kits shall be weatherproof and shall contain individual sealed packages for each item that must be kept sterile. The contents of each kit shall be determined by a person certified in first aid and cognizant of the hazards found in marine cargo handling operations. The contents shall be checked at intervals that allow prompt replacement of expended items.
1917.26(d)(7) · 7 citations
(7) Stretchers in permanent locations shall be mounted to prevent damage and shall be protected from the elements if located out-of-doors. If concealed from view, closures shall be marked to indicate the location of the life saving equipment.
1917.26(d)(4) · 5 citations
(4) Stretchers shall have at least four sets of effective patient restraints in operable condition.
1917.26(d)(2) · 4 citations
(2) Stretchers shall be kept close to vessels and shall be positioned to avoid damage to the stretcher.
Industries cited most
- Transportation and Warehousing 87
- Manufacturing 18
- Wholesale Trade 14
- Arts, Entertainment, and Recreation 3
- Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing and Hunting 2
Recently cited employers
- Viking Lumber Company, Inc. Craig, AK · May 8, 2026
- Pacific Stevedoring, Inc. Dutch Harbor, AK · Apr 14, 2026
- Offshore Systems, Inc. Dutch Harbor, AK · Apr 7, 2026
- North America Stevedoring Company, LLC Chicago, IL · Nov 19, 2025