1910.67(c)(2)(v): Fall Protection in Aerial Lifts
Employees working from an aerial lift must wear a personal fall arrest or travel restraint system that meets subpart I requirements, attached to the boom or basket.
Key takeaways
- 1910.67(c)(2)(v) is part of OSHA's general industry standards (29 CFR Part 1910, Subpart F).
- OSHA cited it 261 times in the last 3 years, in 261 inspections, with $979,396 in current penalties.
- 10 deaths are linked to inspections that cited this rule.
- Most citations: FL (40), TN (19), VA (19).
- Related part: 1910.67(c) Specific requirements (352 citations).
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What this rule covers
29 CFR 1910.67(c)(2)(v) is one requirement inside 1910.67 Vehicle-mounted elevating and rotating work platforms, an OSHA general industry standard (Part 1910, Subpart F). 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
(v) A personal fall arrest or travel restraint system that meets the requirements in subpart I of this part shall be worn and attached to the boom or basket when working from an aerial lift. 261 citations
Source: eCFR, text current as of 2026-10-15. Read all of 1910.67.
Injuries linked to this rule
10 deaths are linked to inspections where OSHA cited 1910.67(c)(2)(v).
At approximately 10:30 a.m. on February 22, 2025, Employee #1 was cutting the top portion of a 40-foot tree while working from an elevated truck-mounted bucket. During the operation, the tree fell toward the bucket and struck the employee. Employee #1 sustained fatally injuries.
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Unlock with Purple BeltWhere and how often it was cited
| Year | Citations |
|---|---|
| 2023 | 18 |
| 2024 | 103 |
| 2025 | 83 |
| 2026 | 57 |
Top states: FL (40), TN (19), VA (19), IL (17), TX (17)
Largest penalties
| Employer | Location | Penalty for this rule |
|---|---|---|
| BUCKLEY CABLE CONSTRUCTION LLC | RADNOR, PA | $28,371 |
| ROCK ENERGY COOPERATIVE | JANESVILLE, WI | $16,550 |
| CITATION OIL & GAS CORPORATION | LYFORD, TX | $16,550 |
| SILVER BAY SEAFOODS, LLC | FALSE PASS, AK | $16,550 |
| SILVER BAY SEAFOODS LLC | CRAIG, AK | $16,131 |
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OSHA interpretation letters
- An interpretation of 29 CFR 1910.67(c)(2)(v). (1976-03-22)
Related parts of this rule
- 1910.67(c) Specific requirements 352 citations
- 1910.67(c)(2) Extensible and articulating boom platforms 349 citations
- 1910.67(c)(2)(ii) 60 citations
- 1910.67(c)(2)(vii) 7 citations
- 1910.67(c)(2)(ix) 2 citations
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Frequently asked questions
Is fall protection required in an aerial lift?
Yes. A personal fall arrest or travel restraint system must be worn when working from an aerial lift.
Where do I tie off in an aerial lift?
To the boom or basket.
What standards must the system meet?
The requirements in subpart I of part 1910.
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Sources
- 29 CFR 1910.67 (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 2026-10-21
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.