1926.552 Construction Hoists: citations, penalties and recently cited employers
Data as of October 5, 2026 · citations issued Oct 5, 2025 to Oct 5, 2026
This section covers hoists and elevators used to move materials and workers during construction. Employers must follow manufacturers' specifications, post rated loads and operating speeds, and inspect and test equipment. Material hoists must have gated hoistway entrances and may not carry people, while personnel hoists require enclosed cars, safety devices, landing protection, and inspection and testing at installation and at regular intervals.
What the standard requires
- Follow the manufacturer's specifications and posted load ratings
- Prohibit riding on material hoists except for inspection or maintenance
- Guard hoistway entrances and landings
- Inspect and test personnel hoists at installation and periodically
Hazards it addresses
- Falls into hoistways
- Crushing by moving cars or platforms
- Struck-by injuries from falling materials
Cited on high-rise and mid-rise building construction projects using temporary hoists.
Plain-language summary written for this site; it is not the regulatory text and not legal advice. Read the official text at eCFR.
Citations by month
Inspections with citations issued, by month of issuance. Hatched months are incomplete: citations reach the public data about a month after issuance.
Most-cited paragraphs
| Paragraph | What it covers | Items | Inspections | Median initial penalty |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1926.552(a)(1) | 19 | 19 | $2,837 | |
| 1926.552(a)(4) | 13 | 13 | $1,702 | |
| 1926.552(c)(1) | Personnel hoists: requirements for enclosures, cars, landing gates, safety devices, and testing. | 2 | 2 | $4,965 |
Penalties
Across 34 alleged items, OSHA and state-plan offices proposed $67,620 in initial penalties. The current total in the public data is $58,552, 13% lower after settlements, contests and amendments.
By violation type: Serious 74%; Other-than-serious 26%.
Citations by state
| State | Inspections cited | Items | Initial penalties | Current penalties |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Georgia | 16 | 16 | $15,320 | $14,639 |
| Illinois | 4 | 4 | $9,647 | $9,647 |
| New Jersey | 3 | 3 | $14,895 | $13,157 |
| New York | 3 | 3 | $8,512 | $6,469 |
| Maryland | 2 | 2 | $2,600 | $2,600 |
| New Hampshire | 2 | 2 | $3,547 | $0 |
| Connecticut | 1 | 1 | $3,547 | $3,547 |
| North Carolina | 1 | 1 | $3,310 | $2,250 |
| Pennsylvania | 1 | 1 | $3,972 | $3,972 |
| Wisconsin | 1 | 1 | $2,270 | $2,270 |
By industry
- Construction: 34 inspections
Recently cited establishments
About these records. Citations list alleged violations and proposed penalties. Employers can contest them, and many are reduced or withdrawn in settlement. Each row shows the original and the current penalty and a status label derived from the public data as of October 5, 2026. Check the linked osha.gov page for the official record.
| Establishment | Location | Issued | Alleged items | Initial penalty | Current penalty | Status and deadlines | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Name withheld (individual) | Mokena, IL | Jul 30, 2026 | 1 | $3,405 | $3,405 | OpenAbatement due Sep 16, 2026Contest deadline ~Aug 20, 2026 (est.) | osha.gov |
| Pioneer Home Improvement Corporation | Syracuse, NY | Jul 10, 2026 | 1 | $3,405 | $3,405 | Final orderAbatement due Aug 5, 2026 | osha.gov |
| Raptor Exteriors, Inc. | Tinley Park, IL | Jul 7, 2026 | 1 | $0 | $0 | Final orderAbatement due Jul 17, 2026 | osha.gov |
| Name withheld (individual) | Lawrenceville, GA | Jul 2, 2026 | 1 | $1,702 | $1,021 | Informal settlement | osha.gov |
| Name withheld (individual) | Mcdonough, GA | Jun 29, 2026 | 1 | $2,270 | $2,270 | OpenContest deadline ~Jul 21, 2026 (est.) | osha.gov |
| Name withheld (individual) | Cornelia, GA | Jun 22, 2026 | 1 | $0 | $0 | OpenAbatement due Jul 17, 2026Contest deadline ~Jul 14, 2026 (est.) | osha.gov |
| Name withheld (individual) | Statham, GA | Jun 15, 2026 | 1 | $0 | $0 | Final order | osha.gov |
| MG Remodeling Services LLC | Buford, GA | Jun 11, 2026 | 1 | $0 | $0 | Informal settlement | osha.gov |
| Name withheld (individual) | Braselton, GA | May 20, 2026 | 1 | $0 | $0 | Final order | osha.gov |
| L & a Home Solutions Corp. | Syracuse, NY | Aug 20, 2026 | 1 | $2,270 | $1,362 | Informal settlementAbatement due Aug 3, 2026 | osha.gov |
| Name withheld (individual) | Pendergrass, GA | May 19, 2026 | 1 | $0 | $0 | Final order | osha.gov |
| Name withheld (individual) | Mcdonough, GA | May 19, 2026 | 1 | $1,702 | $1,702 | Final order | osha.gov |
| Name withheld (individual) | Baltimore, MD | May 15, 2026 | 1 | $1,200 | $1,200 | Final orderAbatement due May 26, 2026 | osha.gov |
| Family Construction | Monticello, GA | Apr 23, 2026 | 1 | $1,702 | $1,702 | Final order | osha.gov |
| Name withheld (individual) | Alpharetta, GA | Apr 22, 2026 | 1 | $0 | $0 | Informal settlement | osha.gov |
| Chuys Roofing LLC | Plover, WI | Aug 12, 2026 | 1 | $2,270 | $2,270 | Final orderAbatement due May 8, 2026 | osha.gov |
| Xtreme Plus Services LLC | Leonia, NJ | Apr 10, 2026 | 1 | $4,965 | $3,227 | Informal settlement | osha.gov |
| The Roofing Guys Inc. | North Woodstock, NH | Apr 8, 2026 | 1 | $0 | $0 | Informal settlementAbatement due Apr 14, 2026 | osha.gov |
| Y and G Construction | Mcdonough, GA | Apr 2, 2026 | 1 | $1,702 | $1,702 | Final order | osha.gov |
| Name withheld (individual) | Gillsville, GA | Aug 13, 2026 | 1 | $0 | $0 | Status not determinableAbatement due Apr 24, 2026 | osha.gov |
| Name withheld (individual) | Mcdonough, GA | Mar 25, 2026 | 1 | $1,702 | $1,702 | Final order | osha.gov |
| Lozano General Contractor Inc. | Syracuse, NY | Mar 24, 2026 | 1 | $2,837 | $1,702 | Informal settlementAbatement due Apr 17, 2026 | osha.gov |
| Name withheld (individual) | Mcdonough, GA | Mar 12, 2026 | 1 | $1,702 | $1,702 | Final order | osha.gov |
| Salgado Nic Contractor LLC | Dawsonville, GA | Feb 20, 2026 | 1 | $0 | $0 | Final order | osha.gov |
| RZ General Construction, LLC | Denton, MD | Jan 21, 2026 | 1 | $1,400 | $1,400 | Final orderAbatement due Jan 29, 2026 | osha.gov |
| Name withheld (individual) | Scranton, PA | Dec 31, 2025 | 1 | $3,972 | $3,972 | Informal settlementAbatement due Jan 13, 2026 | osha.gov |
| Chacon Roofing, LLC | Waterbury, CT | Dec 12, 2025 | 1 | $3,547 | $3,547 | Informal settlementAbatement due Jan 9, 2026 | osha.gov |
| Papo Corporation dba Avila Roofing | North Barrington, IL | Mar 3, 2026 | 1 | $3,972 | $3,972 | Final orderAbatement due Dec 31, 2025 | osha.gov |
| Name withheld (individual) | Kennesaw, GA | Dec 4, 2025 | 1 | $2,838 | $2,838 | Final orderAbatement due Jan 2, 2026 | osha.gov |
| Name withheld (individual) | Greensboro, NC | Nov 14, 2025 | 1 | $3,310 | $2,250 | Informal settlementAbatement due Nov 18, 2025 | osha.gov |
| SL Siding, Inc. | Hampton, NH | Nov 12, 2025 | 1 | $3,547 | $0 | Informal settlementAbatement due Nov 28, 2025 | osha.gov |
| Dan Miller Construction | Newark, NJ | Nov 3, 2025 | 1 | $4,965 | $4,965 | Final order | osha.gov |
| Alpha Construction 1 Inc. | Newark, NJ | Nov 3, 2025 | 1 | $4,965 | $4,965 | Final order | osha.gov |
| Name withheld (individual) | Tinley Park, IL | Dec 4, 2025 | 1 | $2,270 | $2,270 | Final orderAbatement due Oct 2, 2025 | osha.gov |
Often cited together
- 1926.501 Fall Protection (30 shared inspections)
- 1926.503 Fall Protection Training (15 shared inspections)
- 1926.1053 Ladder Safety (14 shared inspections)
- 1926.102 Eye and Face Protection (13 shared inspections)
- 1926.100 Hard Hats (8 shared inspections)
- 1926.502 Fall Protection Systems (8 shared inspections)
- 1926.20 Construction Safety Programs (5 shared inspections)
- 1903.19 Abatement Verification (5 shared inspections)
Questions
What does OSHA standard 1926.552 require?
This section covers hoists and elevators used to move materials and workers during construction. Employers must follow manufacturers' specifications, post rated loads and operating speeds, and inspect and test equipment. Material hoists must have gated hoistway entrances and may not carry people, while personnel hoists require enclosed cars, safety devices, landing protection, and inspection and testing at installation and at regular intervals.
How often was 1926.552 cited in the last 12 months?
In the public data as of October 5, 2026, 1926.552 (Construction Hoists) appeared in 34 inspections with citations issued between Oct 5, 2025 and Oct 5, 2026, covering 34 alleged violation items.
Which part of 1926.552 is cited most?
1926.552(a)(1) was the most-cited paragraph, with 19 items.
Which states cite 1926.552 most often?
The most citations under 1926.552 in this period were issued in Georgia, Illinois, New Jersey.
What is the typical penalty for a 1926.552 violation?
The median initial (proposed) penalty per item was $1,702; the median current penalty after settlements and amendments was $1,702. Totals: $67,620 proposed, $58,552 current. Penalties vary by violation type, employer size and history, and State Plans set their own amounts.
Are 1926.552 citations final?
Not necessarily. A citation is an allegation until it becomes a final order. 0% of these items were contested, and many others were changed in settlements. Each listing shows its current status and a link to the official record.