1926.502(j)(1): Where Toeboards Go

In plain words:

Toeboards used as falling object protection must be put along the edge of the overhead surface far enough to protect the workers below.

Falling object protection: hard hat plus toeboards, a canopy or a barricaded area
Protecting workers below from falling objects. Not to scale; the official text controls.
19citations, 3 years
$36,024current penalties
19inspections
0linked injury cases

Official text: 29 CFR 1926.502(j)(1)

(1) Toeboards, when used as falling object protection, shall be erected along the edge of the overhead walking/working surface for a distance sufficient to protect employees below.

19 citations

Source: eCFR, text current as of 2026-10-15. Read all of 1926.502.

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Where and how often it was cited

YearCitations
20231
20245
20255
20268

Top states: VA (6), MD (5), MA (2), FL (2), NY (1)

Largest penalties

EmployerLocationPenalty for this rule
CAMP ROOFING, LTDSUNRISE, FL$8,683
KBS, INC.RICHMOND, VA$6,270
BRIGANTI CONSTRUCTION LLCBOSTON, MA$4,965
GUTTERS ON WHEELS, INC.BROOKLYN, NY$3,457
XS GROUP LLCSAN JUAN, PR$3,000

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None exist. OSHA has not published a letter of interpretation for 1926.502(j)(1).

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Official text from the eCFR. Citation and injury numbers from public U.S. Department of Labor enforcement and accident records, copied nightly; 3-year window; data as of 2026-10-18. 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.

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