1910.184(i)(1): Marking Synthetic Web Slings
Employers must make sure each synthetic web sling is marked or coded to show its rated capacities for each type of hitch and the type of synthetic web material.
Key takeaways
- 1910.184(i)(1) is part of OSHA's general industry standards (29 CFR Part 1910, Subpart N).
- OSHA cited it 28 times in the last 3 years, in 28 inspections, with $24,129 in current penalties.
- 1 death is linked to inspections that cited this rule.
- Most citations: TN (7), CT (3), AZ (3).
- Related part: 1910.184(i) Synthetic web slings (91 citations).
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What this rule covers
29 CFR 1910.184(i)(1) ("Sling identification") is one requirement inside 1910.184 Slings, an OSHA general industry standard (Part 1910, 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
(1) Sling identification. Each sling shall be marked or coded to show the rated capacities for each type of hitch and type of synthetic web material. 28 citations
Source: eCFR, text current as of 2026-10-15. Read all of 1910.184.
Injuries linked to this rule
1 death is linked to inspections where OSHA cited 1910.184(i)(1).
At 7:45 a.m. on June 11, 2024, an employee working as a forklift operator for a stainless-steel manufacturer was assisting a coworker, also a forklift operator,by directing movement of an 800-pound steel beam. The strap holding the beam ripped and the beam struck the employee.…
Where and how often it was cited
| Year | Citations |
|---|---|
| 2023 | 2 |
| 2024 | 11 |
| 2025 | 9 |
| 2026 | 6 |
Top states: TN (7), CT (3), AZ (3), VA (2), OR (2)
Largest penalties
| Employer | Location | Penalty for this rule |
|---|---|---|
| KAIROS SPECIALTY METALS CORP | MOUNT SUMMIT, IN | $4,900 |
| AVANI MARBLE & GRANITE INC. | COLUMBUS, OH | $4,138 |
| RFX2024XT3633X0166 - HYDRAULIC REPAIR AND SUPPLY LLC | TUCSON, AZ | $3,457 |
| FARIS PROPERTIES, LLC | KINGSPORT, TN | $3,200 |
| C.H.A.T. OF PA, INC. | ERIE, PA | $2,954 |
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OSHA interpretation letters
None exist. OSHA has not published a letter of interpretation for 1910.184(i)(1).
Related parts of this rule
- 1910.184(i) Synthetic web slings 91 citations
- 1910.184(i)(9) Removal from service 63 citations
- 1910.184(i)(9)(iii) 43 citations
- 1910.184(i)(9)(iv) 8 citations
- 1910.184(i)(8) Repairs
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Frequently asked questions
What must a synthetic web sling be marked with?
The rated capacities for each type of hitch and the type of synthetic web material.
Can a code be used instead of a mark?
Yes. The sling may be marked or coded.
Does every sling need identification?
Yes, each sling.
About this page
Sources
- 29 CFR 1910.184 (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.