OSHA has cited 29 CFR 1918.11 17 times since 2015, against 13 employers. Penalties on these items add up to $58,126 at their current amounts.
Citations per year
The parts of the rule cited most
1918.11(a) · 9 citations
(a) The employer shall not use the vessel's cargo handling gear until it has been ascertained that the vessel has a current and valid cargo gear register and certificates that in form and content are in accordance with the recommendations of the International Labor Office, as set forth in appendix I of this part, and as provided by International Labor Organization Convention No. 152, and that shows that the cargo gear has been tested, examined and heat treated by or under the supervision of persons or organizations defined as competent to make register entries and issue certificates pursuant to paragraphs (b) and (c) of this section.
1918.11(a)(1) · 5 citations
(1) Annual thorough examinations under ILO 152 are required after July 27, 1998.
1918.11(c) · 3 citations
(c) With respect to U.S. vessels not holding a valid Certificate of Inspection issued by the U.S. Coast Guard, entries in the registers and the issuance of certificates required by paragraph (a) of this section shall be made only by competent persons currently accredited by the U.S. Department of Labor (OSHA) for full function vessels or loose gear and wire rope testing, as appropriate, as provided in part 1919 of this chapter.
Industries cited most
- Transportation and Warehousing 9
- Manufacturing 5
- Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing and Hunting 3
States cited most
Recently cited employers
- Southern Illinois Transfer, Inc. New Athens, IL · Jun 18, 2026