OSHA has cited 29 CFR 1926.859 80 times since 2015, against 75 employers. Penalties on these items add up to $344,927 at their current amounts.
Citations per year
The parts of the rule cited most
1926.859(g) · 60 citations
(g) During demolition, continuing inspections by a competent person shall be made as the work progresses to detect hazards resulting from weakened or deteriorated floors, or walls, or loosened material. No employee shall be permitted to work where such hazards exist until they are corrected by shoring, bracing, or other effective means.
1926.859(a) · 18 citations
(a) No workers shall be permitted in any area, which can be adversely affected by demolition operations, when balling or clamming is being performed. Only those workers necessary for the performance of the operations shall be permitted in this area at any other time.
1926.859(d) · 1 citations
(d) The ball shall be attached to the loadline with a swivel-type connection to prevent twisting of the loadline, and shall be attached by positive means in such manner that the weight cannot become accidentally disconnected.
1926.859(e) · 1 citations
(e) When pulling over walls or portions thereof, all steel members affected shall have been previously cut free.
Industries cited most
- Construction 73
- Wholesale Trade 2
- Administrative and Support and Waste Management and Remediation Services 2
- Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing and Hunting 1
- Manufacturing 1
- Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services 1
States cited most
Recently cited employers
- Freeman General Contracting LLC Cartersville, GA · Oct 5, 2026
- Mev Construction USA LLC Cartersville, GA · Oct 5, 2026
- JV Fast Construction LLC Brooklyn, NY · Aug 18, 2026
- American Construction Trades Corporation Jamestown, RI · Jun 5, 2026
- Dma Removal Group, LLC. Philadelphia, PA · Feb 5, 2026