1910.184(f)(5)(vii): Wire Rope Sling Corrosion
Wire rope slings must be removed from service if there is corrosion of the rope or end attachments.
Key takeaways
- 1910.184(f)(5)(vii) is part of OSHA's general industry standards (29 CFR Part 1910, Subpart N).
- OSHA cited it 2 times in the last 3 years, in 2 inspections, with $14,385 in current penalties.
- 1 death is linked to inspections that cited this rule.
- Related part: 1910.184(f) Wire-rope slings (39 citations).
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What this rule covers
29 CFR 1910.184(f)(5)(vii) is one requirement inside 1910.184 Slings, an OSHA general industry standard (Part 1910, Subpart N). The official text below is copied word for word from the Electronic Code of Federal Regulations (eCFR). The numbers, injury cases and training on this page show how OSHA enforces it on real job sites.
Official text
(vii) Corrosion of the rope or end attachments. 2 citations
Source: eCFR, text current as of 2026-10-15. Read all of 1910.184.
Export the list: 2 inspections cited 1910.184(f)(5)(vii) in the last 3 years, with employer, location, penalty and date.
Purple Belt, $59/moInjuries linked to this rule
1 death is linked to inspections where OSHA cited 1910.184(f)(5)(vii).
At 10:28 p.m. on November 4, 2024, an employee working as an oil well driller for a drilling company was holding pipes to be lifted. The bleeder valve cable that is attached to the elevator broke causing the 30-pound bleeder valve to fall 90 feet…
Where and how often it was cited
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OSHA interpretation letters
None exist. OSHA has not published a letter of interpretation for 1910.184(f)(5)(vii).
Related parts of this rule
- 1910.184(f) Wire-rope slings 39 citations
- 1910.184(f)(5) Removal from service 19 citations
- 1910.184(f)(1) Sling use 18 citations
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Frequently asked questions
What condition removes a wire rope sling?
Corrosion of the rope or end attachments.
Does this include end fittings?
Yes, end attachments are included.
Is this one of several conditions?
Yes, it is one item in a list.
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Sources
- 29 CFR 1910.184 (eCFR), text current as of 2026-10-15
- U.S. Department of Labor enforcement data: OSHA inspections, citations and accident records, copied nightly; data as of 2026-11-06
3-year window. Federal OSHA only; state-plan rules are not counted. Plain-language text is a summary, not legal advice; the official text controls. Black Belt Safety is not part of OSHA or the Department of Labor.