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29 CFR 1917.44: General rules applicable to vehicles. 4

Subpart C—Cargo Handling Gear and Equipment

40citations since 2015
25employers cited
78%serious, willful or repeat
$1,913median penalty per item

OSHA has cited 29 CFR 1917.44 40 times since 2015, against 25 employers. Penalties on these items add up to $131,941 at their current amounts.

Citations per year

The parts of the rule cited most

1917.44(d) · 13 citations

(d) The employer shall direct motor vehicle operators to comply with any posted speed limits and other traffic control signs or signals, and written traffic instructions.

1917.44(f) · 11 citations

(f) Vehicular routes, traffic rules, and parking areas shall be established, identified, and used.

1917.44(e) · 9 citations

(e) Stop signs shall be posted at main entrances and exits of structures where visibility is impaired, and at blind intersections, unless direct traffic control or warning mirror systems or other systems of equivalent safety are provided.

1917.44(n) · 3 citations

(n) Vehicles used to transport employees within a terminal shall be maintained in safe working order and safety devices shall not be removed or made inoperative.

1917.44(m) · 2 citations

(m) When flatbed trucks, platform containers or similar conveyances are loaded or discharged and the cargo consists of pipe or other products which could spread or roll to endanger employees, the cargo shall be contained to prevent movement.

1917.44(b) · 1 citations

(b) Private vehicle parking in marine terminals shall be allowed only in designated areas.

1917.44(h) · 1 citations

(h) Signs indicating pedestrian traffic shall be clearly posted at vehicular check-in and check-out lines and similar locations where employees may be working.

Industries cited most

  • Transportation and Warehousing 33
  • Wholesale Trade 3
  • Arts, Entertainment, and Recreation 3
  • Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing and Hunting 1

States cited most