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29 CFR 1926.553: Base-mounted drum hoists

Subpart N—Helicopters, Hoists, Elevators, and Conveyors

3citations since 2015
3employers cited
67%serious, willful or repeat
$1,663median penalty per item

OSHA has cited 29 CFR 1926.553 3 times since 2015, against 3 employers. Penalties on these items add up to $4,705 at their current amounts.

Citations per year

The parts of the rule cited most

1926.553(a)(1) · 2 citations

(a) General requirements. (1) Exposed moving parts such as gears, projecting screws, setscrews, chain, cables, chain sprockets, and reciprocating or rotating parts, which constitute a hazard, shall be guarded.

1926.553(a)(4) · 1 citations

(4) All base-mounted drum hoists in use shall meet the applicable requirements for design, construction, installation, testing, inspection, maintenance, and operations, as prescribed by the manufacturer.

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  • Construction 1
  • Information 1
  • Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services 1

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