OSHA has cited 29 CFR 1926.755 38 times since 2015, against 26 employers. Penalties on these items add up to $517,163 at their current amounts.
Citations per year
The parts of the rule cited most
1926.755(a)(1) · 15 citations
(a) General requirements for erection stability. (1) All columns shall be anchored by a minimum of 4 anchor rods (anchor bolts).
1926.755(a)(4) · 8 citations
(4) All columns shall be evaluated by a competent person to determine whether guying or bracing is needed; if guying or bracing is needed, it shall be installed.
1926.755(b)(1) · 7 citations
(b) Repair, replacement or field modification of anchor rods (anchor bolts). (1) Anchor rods (anchor bolts) shall not be repaired, replaced or field-modified without the approval of the project structural engineer of record.
1926.755(b)(2) · 4 citations
(2) Prior to the erection of a column, the controlling contractor shall provide written notification to the steel erector if there has been any repair, replacement or modification of the anchor rods (anchor bolts) of that column.
1926.755(a)(3) · 3 citations
(3) Columns shall be set on level finished floors, pre-grouted leveling plates, leveling nuts, or shim packs which are adequate to transfer the construction loads.
1926.755(a)(2) · 1 citations
(2) Each column anchor rod (anchor bolt) assembly, including the column-to-base plate weld and the column foundation, shall be designed to resist a minimum eccentric gravity load of 300 pounds (136.2 kg) located 18 inches (.46m) from the extreme outer face of the column in each direction at the top of the column shaft.
Industries cited most
- Construction 35
- Transportation and Warehousing 3
States cited most
Recently cited employers
- Len Poulin, Inc. Winslow, ME · Aug 31, 2026
- Schmidt Steel, Inc. Downers Grove, IL · Aug 3, 2026
- A 1 Iron Works NY Corp Monroe, NY · Jul 2, 2026