OSHA has cited 29 CFR 1926.305 20 times since 2015, against 17 employers. Penalties on these items add up to $80,583 at their current amounts.
Citations per year
The parts of the rule cited most
1926.305(c) · 6 citations
(c) Blocking. When it is necessary to provide a firm foundation, the base of the jack shall be blocked or cribbed. Where there is a possibility of slippage of the metal cap of the jack, a wood block shall be placed between the cap and the load.
1926.305(d)(1)(i) · 6 citations
(d)(1) Operation and maintenance. (i) After the load has been raised, it shall be cribbed, blocked, or otherwise secured at once.
1926.305(a)(1) · 4 citations
(a) General requirements. (1) The manufacturer's rated capacity shall be legibly marked on all jacks and shall not be exceeded.
1926.305(d)(1)(iii) · 1 citations
(iii) All jacks shall be properly lubricated at regular intervals.
1926.305(d)(1)(iv) · 1 citations
(iv) Each jack shall be thoroughly inspected at times which depend upon the service conditions. Inspections shall be not less frequent than the following:
1926.305(d)(1)(ivb) · 1 citations
(iv) Each jack shall be thoroughly inspected at times which depend upon the service conditions. Inspections shall be not less frequent than the following:
1926.305(d)(1)(vi) · 1 citations
(vi) Jacks which are out of order shall be tagged accordingly, and shall not be used until repairs are made.
Industries cited most
- Construction 14
- Transportation and Warehousing 2
- Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services 2
- Mining, Quarrying, and Oil and Gas Extraction 1
- Retail Trade 1
Recently cited employers
- Ruiz-Boyter Construction & Supplies Abilene, TX · Jan 26, 2026
- CFR Operating, LLC San Antonio, TX · Dec 29, 2025