OSHA has cited 29 CFR 1926.1437 59 times since 2015, against 30 employers. Penalties on these items add up to $133,322 at their current amounts.
Citations per year
The parts of the rule cited most
1926.1437(e)(1) · 8 citations
(1) Barge, pontoon, vessel or other means of flotation list and trim device. The safety device must be located in the cab or, when there is no cab, at the operator's station.
1926.1437(n)(5) · 7 citations
(5) Physical attachment, corralling, rails system and centerline cable system meet the requirements in Option (1), Option (2), Option (3), or Option (4) of this section, and that whichever option is used also meets the requirements of paragraph (n)(5)(v) of this section.
1926.1437(c)(2)(i) · 5 citations
(i) Erect and maintain control lines, warning lines, railings or similar barriers to mark the boundaries of the hazard areas; or
1926.1437(h)(1) · 4 citations
(1) Shift. For each shift inspection, the means used to secure/attach the equipment to the vessel/flotation device is in proper condition, including wear, corrosion, loose or missing fasteners, defective welds, and (when applicable) insufficient tension.
1926.1437(h)(6) · 4 citations
(6) Documentation. The monthly and annual inspections required in paragraphs (h)(2) and (h)(4) of this section are documented in accordance with §§ 1926.1412 (e)(3) and 1926.1412(f)(7), respectively, and that the four-year inspection required in paragraph (h)(5) of this section is documented in accordance with § 1926.1412(f)(7), except that the documentation for that inspection must be retained for a minimum of 4 years. All such documents must be made available, during the applicable document retention period, to all persons who conduct inspections in accordance with § 1926.1412.
1926.1437(h)(2) · 3 citations
(2) Monthly. For each monthly inspection:
1926.1437(h)(4) · 3 citations
(4) Annual: external vessel/flotation device inspection. For each annual inspection:
1926.1437(h)(5)(i) · 3 citations
(i) A marine engineer, marine architect, licensed surveyor, or other qualified person who has expertise with respect to vessels/flotation devices surveys the internal portion of the barge, pontoons, vessel, or other means of flotation.
Industries cited most
- Construction 52
- Arts, Entertainment, and Recreation 3
- Transportation and Warehousing 2
- Health Care and Social Assistance 2
States cited most
Recently cited employers
- Hme Construction Inc Vancouver, WA · Jun 1, 2026
- Tidewater Dock Inc Theriot, LA · Mar 18, 2026
- Underwater Mechanix Services LLC Saint Marys, GA · Mar 6, 2026