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29 CFR 1926.759: Falling object protection

Subpart R—Steel Erection

23citations since 2015
23employers cited
57%serious, willful or repeat
$2,500median penalty per item

OSHA has cited 29 CFR 1926.759 23 times since 2015, against 23 employers. Penalties on these items add up to $103,022 at their current amounts.

Citations per year

The parts of the rule cited most

1926.759(b) · 12 citations

(b) Protection from falling objects other than materials being hoisted. The controlling contractor shall bar other construction processes below steel erection unless overhead protection for the employees below is provided.

1926.759(a) · 11 citations

(a) Securing loose items aloft. All materials, equipment, and tools, which are not in use while aloft, shall be secured against accidental displacement.

Industries cited most

  • Construction 21
  • Manufacturing 1
  • Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services 1

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