1910.29(k)(1)(i): Canopy Length for Falling Object Protection
Canopies used for falling object protection must be erected along the exposed edge of the overhead walking-working surface for a length sufficient to protect employees below.
Key takeaways
- 1910.29(k)(1)(i) is part of OSHA's general industry standards (29 CFR Part 1910, Subpart D).
- OSHA cited it 14 times in the last 3 years, in 14 inspections, with $14,296 in current penalties.
- Most citations: IA (2), ME (2), CT (2).
- Related part: 1910.29(k) Protection from falling objects (46 citations).
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What this rule covers
29 CFR 1910.29(k)(1)(i) is one requirement inside 1910.29 Fall protection systems and falling object protection—criteria and practices, an OSHA general industry standard (Part 1910, Subpart D). 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
(i) Are erected along the exposed edge of the overhead walking-working surface for a length that is sufficient to protect employees below. 14 citations
Source: eCFR, text current as of 2026-10-15. Read all of 1910.29.
Export the list: 14 inspections cited 1910.29(k)(1)(i) in the last 3 years, with employer, location, penalty and date.
Purple Belt, $59/moWhere and how often it was cited
| Year | Citations |
|---|---|
| 2023 | 1 |
| 2024 | 3 |
| 2025 | 6 |
| 2026 | 4 |
Top states: IA (2), ME (2), CT (2), AK (1), NY (1)
Largest penalties
| Employer | Location | Penalty for this rule |
|---|---|---|
| CACTUS PETE'S, LLC | JACKPOT, NV | $8,038 |
| 317737882 - ATI SPECIALTY ALLOYS & COMPONENTS LLC | ALBANY, OR | $3,458 |
| LANDIS SEWERAGE AUTHORITY | VINELAND, NJ | $2,800 |
| VIKING LUMBER COMPANY, INC. | CRAIG, AK | $0 |
| AGRILAND FS, INC. | MALVERN, IA | $0 |
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OSHA interpretation letters
None exist. OSHA has not published a letter of interpretation for 1910.29(k)(1)(i).
Related parts of this rule
- 1910.29(k) Protection from falling objects 46 citations
- 1910.29(k)(1) 44 citations
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Frequently asked questions
Where must canopies be erected?
Along the exposed edge of the overhead walking-working surface.
How long must the canopy be?
Long enough to protect employees below.
Who is protected?
Employees below the overhead surface.
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Sources
- 29 CFR 1910.29 (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.