1910.140(c)(13)(i): Anchorage Strength of 5,000 Pounds
Anchorages for personal fall arrest systems must be capable of supporting at least 5,000 pounds for each employee attached, or meet the other option listed in the rule.
Key takeaways
- 1910.140(c)(13)(i) is part of OSHA's general industry standards (29 CFR Part 1910, Subpart I).
- OSHA cited it 27 times in the last 3 years, in 27 inspections, with $136,938 in current penalties.
- 1 death is linked to inspections that cited this rule.
- Most citations: NY (5), OH (3), OK (2).
- Related part: 1910.140(c) General requirements (196 citations).
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In this article
What this rule covers
29 CFR 1910.140(c)(13)(i) is one requirement inside 1910.140 Personal fall protection systems, an OSHA general industry standard (Part 1910, Subpart I). 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) Capable of supporting at least 5,000 pounds (22.2 kN) for each employee attached; or 27 citations
Source: eCFR, text current as of 2026-10-15. Read all of 1910.140.
Injuries linked to this rule
1 death is linked to inspections where OSHA cited 1910.140(c)(13)(i).
At 1:30 p.m. on August 7, 2024, an employee had been working as a roofer for a roofing contractor. The employee was working at a height of approximately 10 to 15 feet before falling to the lower level. The employee was found either by the…
Where and how often it was cited
| Year | Citations |
|---|---|
| 2023 | 4 |
| 2024 | 7 |
| 2025 | 14 |
| 2026 | 2 |
Top states: NY (5), OH (3), OK (2), TX (2), MA (2)
Largest penalties
| Employer | Location | Penalty for this rule |
|---|---|---|
| 317737440 - JIM FISHER ROOFING AND CONSTRUCTION INC | SHERWOOD, OR | $30,984 |
| POWDR - COPPER MOUNTAIN LLC | FRISCO, CO | $11,823 |
| KING'S WELL SERVICE, LLC | BLACKWELL, OK | $11,292 |
| PACIFICORP | POINT OF ROCKS, WY | $11,162 |
| DDP GROUP, INC. | MIDDLETOWN, DE | $9,931 |
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OSHA interpretation letters
- NATE Response FINAL (2017-08-18)
Related parts of this rule
- 1910.140(c) General requirements 196 citations
- 1910.140(c)(18) 65 citations
- 1910.140(c)(13) 49 citations
- 1910.140(c)(13)(ii) 22 citations
- 1910.140(c)(20) 15 citations
- 1910.140(c)(11) 10 citations
- 1910.140(c)(10) 10 citations
- 1910.140(c)(21) 8 citations
- 1910.140(c)(17) 8 citations
- 1910.140(c)(12) 7 citations
- 1910.140(c)(10)(i) 5 citations
- 1910.140(c)(19) 3 citations
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Frequently asked questions
How strong must a fall arrest anchorage be?
Capable of supporting at least 5,000 pounds (22.2 kN) for each employee attached, under this option.
Is this per worker?
Yes, at least 5,000 pounds for each employee attached.
Is there another option?
Yes. This paragraph ends with or, meaning another option is listed in the rule.
About this page
Sources
- 29 CFR 1910.140 (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.