1910.26(d): Keep Vehicles From Moving at Dockboards
Employers must use measures such as wheel chocks or sand shoes to prevent the transport vehicle (such as a truck, semi-trailer, trailer or rail car) on which a dockboard is placed from moving while employees are on the dockboard.
Key takeaways
- 1910.26(d) is part of OSHA's general industry standards (29 CFR Part 1910, Subpart D).
- OSHA cited it 15 times in the last 3 years, in 15 inspections, with $134,888 in current penalties.
- 2 deaths are linked to inspections that cited this rule.
- Most citations: HI (2), NC (2), WI (2).
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What this rule covers
29 CFR 1910.26(d) is one requirement inside 1910.26 Dockboards, an OSHA general industry standard (Part 1910, Subpart D). 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
(d) Measures, such as wheel chocks or sand shoes, are used to prevent the transport vehicle (e.g. a truck, semi-trailer, trailer, or rail car) on which a dockboard is placed, from moving while employees are on the dockboard; and 15 citations
Source: eCFR, text current as of 2026-10-15. Read all of 1910.26.
Injuries linked to this rule
2 deaths are linked to inspections where OSHA cited 1910.26(d).
At 7:00 p.m. on November 15, 2024, an employee working as a stock handler for a staffing company was removing load locks from materials inside a tractor trailer. The employee was leaving the tractor trailer to go back into the warehouse to store the load…
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Unlock with Purple BeltWhere and how often it was cited
| Year | Citations |
|---|---|
| 2023 | 1 |
| 2024 | 7 |
| 2025 | 6 |
| 2026 | 1 |
Top states: HI (2), NC (2), WI (2), TX (2), OH (2)
Largest penalties
| Employer | Location | Penalty for this rule |
|---|---|---|
| 317740772 - CAPSTONE LOGISTICS LLC | WOODBURN, OR | $31,632 |
| COAST CITRUS DISTRIBUTION DBA COAST TROPICAL | MCALLEN, TX | $16,550 |
| STAFFING SOLUTIONS OF CENTRAL TEXAS, INC. | MCALLEN, TX | $16,550 |
| DOUBLE D EXPRESS, INC. | SPRINGFIELD, IL | $11,292 |
| PROTECTIVE COATING SPECIALISTS, INC. | HURON, SD | $11,292 |
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OSHA interpretation letters
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Frequently asked questions
What must be done before employees go on a dockboard?
Measures, such as wheel chocks or sand shoes, must be used to keep the transport vehicle from moving.
Which vehicles does this cover?
Transport vehicles such as a truck, semi-trailer, trailer, or rail car.
Are wheel chocks the only option?
No. The rule names wheel chocks or sand shoes as examples of measures.
About this page
Sources
- 29 CFR 1910.26 (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.