1910.244(a)(1)(ii): Rated Load Marked on Jacks
The rated load of each jack must be legibly and permanently marked in a prominent location on the jack, by casting, stamping or other suitable means.
Key takeaways
- 1910.244(a)(1)(ii) is part of OSHA's general industry standards (29 CFR Part 1910, Subpart P).
- OSHA cited it 303 times in the last 3 years, in 303 inspections, with $252,861 in current penalties.
- 1 death is linked to inspections that cited this rule.
- Most citations: NY (66), CT (55), TN (55).
- Related part: 1910.244(a) Jacks (476 citations).
- Free 5-minute toolbox talk for your crew below.
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What this rule covers
29 CFR 1910.244(a)(1)(ii) is one requirement inside 1910.244 Other portable tools and equipment, an OSHA general industry standard (Part 1910, Subpart P). 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
(ii) The rated load shall be legibly and permanently marked in a prominent location on the jack by casting, stamping, or other suitable means. 303 citations
Source: eCFR, text current as of 2026-10-15. Read all of 1910.244.
Injuries linked to this rule
1 death is linked to inspections where OSHA cited 1910.244(a)(1)(ii).
At 2:30 a.m. on November 12, 2024, Employee #1 was working under a vehicle when the vehicle became unbalanced after the jacks were repositioned. The vehicle fell, causing fatal crushing injuries to the employee. Emergency services were called, but the employee was pronounced dead at…
Where and how often it was cited
| Year | Citations |
|---|---|
| 2023 | 23 |
| 2024 | 91 |
| 2025 | 108 |
| 2026 | 81 |
Top states: NY (66), CT (55), TN (55), NJ (46), MD (33)
Largest penalties
| Employer | Location | Penalty for this rule |
|---|---|---|
| U.S. POSTAL SERVICE | TORRANCE, CA | $9,500 |
| AMERIT FLEET SOLUTIONS, INC. | PORT SAINT LUCIE, FL | $9,457 |
| CELINA ALUMINUM PRECISION TECHNOLOGY, INC. | CELINA, OH | $7,440 |
| UNION TANK CAR COMPANY- UTLX | MUSCATINE, IA | $7,000 |
| BOROUGH OF HAWTHORNE DPW GARAGE | HAWTHORNE, NJ | $7,000 |
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OSHA interpretation letters
None exist. OSHA has not published a letter of interpretation for 1910.244(a)(1)(ii).
Related parts of this rule
- 1910.244(a) Jacks 476 citations
- 1910.244(a)(1) Loading and marking 307 citations
- 1910.244(a)(2) Operation and maintenance 169 citations
- 1910.244(a)(2)(vi) 123 citations
- 1910.244(a)(2)(iii) 33 citations
- 1910.244(a)(1)(i) 4 citations
- 1910.244(a)(2)(v) 1 citations
- 1910.244(a)(2)(vii)
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Frequently asked questions
Where must the rated load be marked?
In a prominent location on the jack.
How must it be marked?
Legibly and permanently, by casting, stamping or other suitable means.
Is a paper label acceptable?
The marking must be legible and permanent, by casting, stamping or other suitable means.
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Sources
- 29 CFR 1910.244 (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 2026-10-20
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.