1910.184(i)(9)(iii): Web Sling Snags, Punctures, Tears or Cuts
This item lists snags, punctures, tears or cuts as damage that requires a synthetic web sling to be removed from service.
Key takeaways
- 1910.184(i)(9)(iii) is part of OSHA's general industry standards (29 CFR Part 1910, Subpart N).
- OSHA cited it 43 times in the last 3 years, in 43 inspections, with $89,039 in current penalties.
- 1 death is linked to inspections that cited this rule.
- Most citations: OR (5), MN (5), CT (4).
- Related part: 1910.184(i) Synthetic web slings (91 citations).
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In this article
What this rule covers
29 CFR 1910.184(i)(9)(iii) 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
(iii) Snags, punctures, tears or cuts; 43 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)(9)(iii).
At 8:40 a.m. on April 18, 2024, an employee working for a glass and glazing contractor was attempting to maneuver a 3-ton overhead crane to unsecured windowframes. The window frames were staged in for metal fabrication prep in the assembly area. While moving one of…
Where and how often it was cited
| Year | Citations |
|---|---|
| 2023 | 2 |
| 2024 | 15 |
| 2025 | 18 |
| 2026 | 8 |
Top states: OR (5), MN (5), CT (4), MD (4), TN (4)
Largest penalties
| Employer | Location | Penalty for this rule |
|---|---|---|
| KASPAR RANCH HAND EQUIPMENT LLC | SHINER, TX | $15,606 |
| KIOTI TRACTORS | MEXIA, TX | $12,768 |
| STRATIS VISUALS LLC | TORRINGTON, CT | $9,931 |
| OMEGA STEEL, INC. | BLOOMINGDALE, GA | $7,100 |
| 317736879 - PCC STRUCTURALS INC | REDMOND, OR | $4,841 |
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OSHA interpretation letters
None exist. OSHA has not published a letter of interpretation for 1910.184(i)(9)(iii).
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)(1) Sling identification 28 citations
- 1910.184(i)(9)(iv) 8 citations
- 1910.184(i)(8) Repairs
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Frequently asked questions
What damage does this item cover?
Snags, punctures, tears or cuts in synthetic web slings.
What must be done with a sling that has this damage?
It must be removed from service under 1910.184(i)(9).
Can a small cut be ignored?
No. The rule lists cuts without a size limit.
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.