1926.652(c)(3)(iii): Tabulated Data Kept at the Jobsite
Employers must keep at least one copy of the tabulated data, which identifies the registered professional engineer who approved it, at the jobsite while the protective system is being built. After that it may be stored off site, but a copy must be given to the Secretary on request.
Key takeaways
- 1926.652(c)(3)(iii) is part of OSHA's construction standards (29 CFR Part 1926, Subpart P).
- OSHA cited it 23 times in the last 3 years, in 23 inspections, with $50,373 in current penalties.
- Most citations: IL (7), MD (3), AZ (2).
- Related part: 1926.652(c) Design of support systems, shield systems, and other protective systems (142 citations).
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What this rule covers
29 CFR 1926.652(c)(3)(iii) is one requirement inside 1926.652 Requirements for protective systems, an OSHA construction standard (Part 1926, Subpart P). 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
(iii) At least one copy of the tabulated data, which identifies the registered professional engineer who approved the data, shall be maintained at the jobsite during construction of the protective system. After that time the data may be stored off the jobsite, but a copy of the data shall be made available to the Secretary upon request. 23 citations
Source: eCFR, text current as of 2026-10-15. Read all of 1926.652.
Where and how often it was cited
| Year | Citations |
|---|---|
| 2023 | 1 |
| 2024 | 7 |
| 2025 | 9 |
| 2026 | 6 |
Top states: IL (7), MD (3), AZ (2), TN (2), OR (1)
Largest penalties
| Employer | Location | Penalty for this rule |
|---|---|---|
| CPX2026XJW184X0220 - 3QO, LLC DBA 3QO PLUMBING | GLENDALE, AZ | $11,823 |
| BLUE STAR UTILITIES, LLC | ANNA, TX | $8,873 |
| MAURO SEWER CONSTRUCTION, INC. | WILMETTE, IL | $8,000 |
| GROUNDHOG EXCAVATIONS | BOULDER, CO | $3,972 |
| CLEARY CONSTRUCTION, INCORPORATED | HIXSON, TN | $3,200 |
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OSHA interpretation letters
None exist. OSHA has not published a letter of interpretation for 1926.652(c)(3)(iii).
Related parts of this rule
- 1926.652(c) Design of support systems, shield systems, and other protective systems 142 citations
- 1926.652(c)(2) Option (2)—Designs Using Manufacturer's Tabulated Data 79 citations
- 1926.652(c)(2)(i) 43 citations
- 1926.652(c)(3) Option (3)—Designs using other tabulated data 28 citations
- 1926.652(c)(2)(iii) 27 citations
- 1926.652(c)(4) Option (4)—Design by a registered professional engineer 12 citations
- 1926.652(c)(1) Option (1)—Designs using appendices A, C and D 4 citations
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Frequently asked questions
Where must tabulated data be kept?
At least one copy must be maintained at the jobsite during construction of the protective system.
What must the data identify?
The registered professional engineer who approved the data.
Can the data be moved off site later?
Yes, after construction it may be stored off the jobsite, but a copy must be made available to the Secretary upon request.
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Sources
- 29 CFR 1926.652 (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.