1926.602(c)(1)(i): Posted Rated Capacity on Lift Trucks
Lift trucks, stackers and similar vehicles must have their rated capacity clearly posted where the operator can see it. When the manufacturer provides removable counterweights, the matching alternate capacities must also be shown. These ratings must not be exceeded.
Key takeaways
- 1926.602(c)(1)(i) is part of OSHA's construction standards (29 CFR Part 1926, Subpart O).
- OSHA cited it 20 times in the last 3 years, in 20 inspections, with $29,121 in current penalties.
- Most citations: MD (5), DE (3), MI (2).
- Related part: 1926.602(c)(1) (389 citations).
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What this rule covers
29 CFR 1926.602(c)(1)(i) is one requirement inside 1926.602 Material handling equipment, an OSHA construction standard (Part 1926, Subpart O). 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
(i) Lift trucks, stackers, etc., shall have the rated capacity clearly posted on the vehicle so as to be clearly visible to the operator. When auxiliary removable counterweights are provided by the manufacturer, corresponding alternate rated capacities also shall be clearly shown on the vehicle. These ratings shall not be exceeded. 20 citations
Source: eCFR, text current as of 2026-10-15. Read all of 1926.602.
Where and how often it was cited
| Year | Citations |
|---|---|
| 2024 | 9 |
| 2025 | 7 |
| 2026 | 4 |
Top states: MD (5), DE (3), MI (2), ID (2), MA (2)
Largest penalties
| Employer | Location | Penalty for this rule |
|---|---|---|
| GM CONSTRUCTION, INC. | KAILUA KONA, HI | $5,793 |
| B&D CONCRETE CUTTING, INC. | ATLANTA, GA | $5,485 |
| INDUSTRIAL STEEL STRUCTURES, INC. | HOLTSVILLE, NY | $3,900 |
| EMPIRE CONCRETE, INC. | HUDSON, MA | $3,547 |
| ADAM MCMILLAN CONSTRUCTION LLC | SMYRNA, DE | $3,194 |
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OSHA interpretation letters
None exist. OSHA has not published a letter of interpretation for 1926.602(c)(1)(i).
Related parts of this rule
- 1926.602(c)(1) 389 citations
- 1926.602(c) Lifting and hauling equipment (other than equipment covered under subpart N of this part) 389 citations
- 1926.602(c)(1)(vi) 171 citations
- 1926.602(c)(1)(ii) 111 citations
- 1926.602(c)(1)(viii) 53 citations
- 1926.602(c)(1)(viii)(A) 48 citations
- 1926.602(c)(1)(vii) 33 citations
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Frequently asked questions
Where must the rated capacity be posted?
On the vehicle, clearly visible to the operator.
What about removable counterweights?
When the manufacturer provides them, the corresponding alternate rated capacities must also be clearly shown.
Can the rating be exceeded?
No. The ratings shall not be exceeded.
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Sources
- 29 CFR 1926.602 (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.