1926.502(d)(1): Connector Material
Connectors must be drop-forged, pressed or formed steel, or an equivalent material.
Official text: 29 CFR 1926.502(d)(1)
(1) Connectors shall be drop forged, pressed or formed steel, or made of equivalent materials.
17 citationsSource: eCFR, text current as of 2026-10-15. Read all of 1926.502.
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Where and how often it was cited
| Year | Citations |
|---|---|
| 2024 | 9 |
| 2025 | 6 |
| 2026 | 2 |
Top states: IL (9), GA (3), PA (2), NJ (1), OR (1)
Largest penalties
| Employer | Location | Penalty for this rule |
|---|---|---|
| M BUILDER GROUP, INC. | MOUNT PROSPECT, IL | $7,098 |
| PROFUS CONSTRUCTION CORP. | CHICAGO, IL | $5,958 |
| ADVANCED ROOFING & WOODWORKING INC. | HIGHWOOD, IL | $5,071 |
| JARIK ROOFING | HARRISBURG, PA | $4,148 |
| BLACK FALCON CONSTRUCTION, INC. | BLOOMINGDALE, IL | $3,800 |
OSHA interpretation letters
None exist. OSHA has not published a letter of interpretation for 1926.502(d)(1).
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- 1926.502(d)(16) 326 citations
- 1926.502(d)(16)(iii) 277 citations
- 1926.502(d)(21) 136 citations
- 1926.502(d)(6) 128 citations
- 1926.502(d)(6)(i) 111 citations
- 1926.502(d)(15)(ii) 55 citations
- 1926.502(d)(11) 44 citations
- 1926.502(d)(8) 17 citations
- 1926.502(d)(9) 14 citations
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