1926.552(a)(4): Installing Hoist Ropes
Hoisting ropes on construction material and personnel hoists must be installed in accordance with the wire rope manufacturer's recommendations.
Key takeaways
- 1926.552(a)(4) is part of OSHA's construction standards (29 CFR Part 1926, Subpart N).
- OSHA cited it 45 times in the last 3 years, in 45 inspections, with $17,460 in current penalties.
- Most citations: GA (45).
- Related part: 1926.552(a) General requirements (144 citations).
- Free 5-minute toolbox talk for your crew below.
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What this rule covers
29 CFR 1926.552(a)(4) is one requirement inside 1926.552 Material hoists, personnel hoists, and elevators, an OSHA construction standard (Part 1926, 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
(4) Hoisting ropes shall be installed in accordance with the wire rope manufacturers' recommendations. 45 citations
Source: eCFR, text current as of 2026-10-15. Read all of 1926.552.
Where and how often it was cited
| Year | Citations |
|---|---|
| 2023 | 2 |
| 2024 | 13 |
| 2025 | 17 |
| 2026 | 13 |
Top states: GA (45)
Largest penalties
| Employer | Location | Penalty for this rule |
|---|---|---|
| LAZARO SARABIA | MARIETTA, GA | $2,341 |
| JAVIER SALINAS | MCDONOUGH, GA | $2,270 |
| ADELE CABELLERO | BRASELTON, GA | $2,074 |
| JORGE CHAVERO | MCDONOUGH, GA | $1,702 |
| Y AND G CONSTRUCTION | MCDONOUGH, GA | $1,702 |
Free toolbox talk
A 5-minute crew talk on 1926.552(a)(4), plus alerts when this rule changes. Free.
OSHA interpretation letters
None exist. OSHA has not published a letter of interpretation for 1926.552(a)(4).
Related parts of this rule
- 1926.552(a) General requirements 144 citations
- 1926.552(a)(1) 94 citations
- 1926.552(a)(3) 4 citations
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Frequently asked questions
How must hoisting ropes be installed?
In accordance with the wire rope manufacturers' recommendations.
Whose instructions apply?
The wire rope manufacturer's.
Where is this rule?
In 1926.552(a)(4).
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Sources
- 29 CFR 1926.552 (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.