1926.502(d)(9): Lanyard and Lifeline Strength
Lanyards and vertical lifelines must have a minimum breaking strength of 5,000 pounds.
Official text: 29 CFR 1926.502(d)(9)
(9) Lanyards and vertical lifelines shall have a minimum breaking strength of 5,000 pounds (22.2 kN).
14 citationsSource: eCFR, text current as of 2026-10-15. Read all of 1926.502.
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Where and how often it was cited
| Year | Citations |
|---|---|
| 2023 | 1 |
| 2024 | 3 |
| 2025 | 6 |
| 2026 | 4 |
Top states: MA (5), NH (3), CT (3), TN (1), OR (1)
Largest penalties
| Employer | Location | Penalty for this rule |
|---|---|---|
| JP CARROLL ROOFING LLC | WEST HARTFORD, CT | $17,874 |
| JQV CONSTRUCTION CORP. | LOWELL, MA | $5,958 |
| JAY BUILDERS, LLC | RIDGEFIELD, CT | $5,958 |
| J WAMAN CONSTRUCTION, INC. | STONY POINT, NY | $4,965 |
| PROBUILDERS CONSTRUCTION, INC. | SUDBURY, MA | $4,839 |
OSHA interpretation letters
None exist. OSHA has not published a letter of interpretation for 1926.502(d)(9).
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