OSHA has cited 29 CFR 1926.554 18 times since 2015, against 15 employers. Penalties on these items add up to $76,090 at their current amounts.
Citations per year
The parts of the rule cited most
1926.554(a)(6) · 7 citations
(6) All overhead hoists in use shall meet the applicable requirements for construction, design, installation, testing, inspection, maintenance, and operation, as prescribed by the manufacturer.
1926.554(a)(1) · 5 citations
(a) General requirements. (1) The safe working load of the overhead hoist, as determined by the manufacturer, shall be indicated on the hoist, and this safe working load shall not be exceeded.
1926.554(a)(4) · 3 citations
(4) The hoist shall be installed only in locations that will permit the operator to stand clear of the load at all times.
1926.554(a)(2) · 2 citations
(2) The supporting structure to which the hoist is attached shall have a safe working load equal to that of the hoist.
1926.554(a)(3) · 1 citations
(3) The support shall be arranged so as to provide for free movement of the hoist and shall not restrict the hoist from lining itself up with the load.
Industries cited most
- Construction 13
- Manufacturing 2
- Public Administration 2
- Utilities 1