1926.1425(c)(1): Rig Loads to Prevent Shifting
Employers must rig materials being hoisted by cranes and derricks to prevent unintentional displacement.
Key takeaways
- 1926.1425(c)(1) is part of OSHA's construction standards (29 CFR Part 1926, Subpart CC).
- OSHA cited it 17 times in the last 3 years, in 17 inspections, with $141,211 in current penalties.
- 1 death is linked to inspections that cited this rule.
- Most citations: TX (4), OH (2), AR (2).
- Related part: 1926.1425(c) (41 citations).
- Free 5-minute toolbox talk for your crew below.
In this article
What this rule covers
29 CFR 1926.1425(c)(1) is one requirement inside 1926.1425 Keeping clear of the load, an OSHA construction standard (Part 1926, Subpart CC). 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) The materials being hoisted must be rigged to prevent unintentional displacement. 17 citations
Source: eCFR, text current as of 2026-10-15. Read all of 1926.1425.
Injuries linked to this rule
1 death is linked to inspections where OSHA cited 1926.1425(c)(1).
At 12:00 p.m. on June 27, 2024, Employee #1, employed by a construction company,was standing atop installed roof trusses with a coworker while two additional roof trusses were being raised into position by a crane. Each truss, measuring approximately 20 feet in length and weighing…
Where and how often it was cited
| Year | Citations |
|---|---|
| 2023 | 1 |
| 2024 | 5 |
| 2025 | 7 |
| 2026 | 4 |
Top states: TX (4), OH (2), AR (2), GA (2), SD (1)
Largest penalties
| Employer | Location | Penalty for this rule |
|---|---|---|
| MCDERMOTT, LLC | SABINE PASS, TX | $16,550 |
| CARSON CONCRETE CORPORATION | PHILADELPHIA, PA | $14,750 |
| ZACHRY CONSTRUCTION CORPORATION | PASADENA, TX | $13,240 |
| LEXICON, INC | OSCEOLA, AR | $12,421 |
| GREAT STAR PLANT, INC. | ELLABELL, GA | $11,916 |
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OSHA interpretation letters
None exist. OSHA has not published a letter of interpretation for 1926.1425(c)(1).
Related parts of this rule
- 1926.1425(c) 41 citations
- 1926.1425(c)(3) 20 citations
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Frequently asked questions
What must rigging prevent?
Unintentional displacement of the materials being hoisted.
Does this apply to all hoisted materials?
Yes. It applies to the materials being hoisted.
Which standard is this?
The cranes and derricks rule on keeping clear of the load, 1926.1425.
About this page
Sources
- 29 CFR 1926.1425 (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 2026-10-19
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.