OSHA has cited 29 CFR 1918.81 18 times since 2015, against 13 employers. Penalties on these items add up to $130,854 at their current amounts.
Citations per year
The parts of the rule cited most
1918.81(k) · 7 citations
(k) The employer shall require that employees stay clear of the area beneath overhead drafts or descending lifting gear.
1918.81(i) · 6 citations
(i) No draft shall be hoisted unless the winch or crane operator(s) can clearly see the draft itself or see the signals of a signalman who is observing the draft's movement.
1918.81(b) · 3 citations
(b) Cargo handling bridles, such as pallet bridles, which are to remain attached to the hoisting gear while hoisting successive drafts, shall be attached by shackles, or other positive means shall be taken to prevent them from being accidentally disengaged from the cargo hook.
1918.81(a) · 2 citations
(a) Drafts shall be safely slung before being hoisted. Loose dunnage or debris hanging or protruding from loads shall be removed.
Industries cited most
- Transportation and Warehousing 16
- Manufacturing 2
States cited most
- Florida 5
- Louisiana 3
- New Jersey 3
- Oregon 2
- Alabama 1
- New York 1
- Puerto Rico 1
- Texas 1