WAC 296-155-336 to 340 · Washington · FY2020 to FY2026
Rigging Equipment in Washington: OSHA citations under WAC 296-155-336 to 340, FY2020 to FY2026
62 citation items at inspected sites in Washington, from 42 inspections.
From Oct 1, 2019 to Sep 30, 2026, the Department of Labor's OSHA enforcement data record 62 citation items on rigging equipment for material handling at inspected sites in Washington, from 42 inspections, issued between December 2019 and June 2026: 60 under WAC 296-155-336 to 340 and 2 under 29 CFR 1926.251. They fall in FY2020, FY2021, FY2022, FY2023, FY2024, FY2025 and FY2026. 2 of the 42 cases have no close date in the data yet. These counts describe inspected establishments, not the whole industry.
The Washington State Plan office writes its citations under Washington rule numbers, not 29 CFR numbers: in FY2025 and FY2026, all 24,742 items it recorded carry a WAC number. For rigging equipment for material handling, Washington's own text is WAC 296-155-336 to 340, so this page counts the items under them and shows apart the 2 items that carry 29 CFR 1926.251, issued in FY2026.
What Washington's own rule says about rigging equipment for material handling
Washington prints these rules in chapter 296-155 WAC, Part F-1, Rigging requirements for material handling. The sentences below are copied word for word from the text published by the Washington State Legislature, read on Oct 21, 2026.
(1)
“You must ensure all rigging activities covered under this part are performed by a qualified rigger or performed under the direction and supervision of a qualified rigger.”
(2)
“All slings in use must meet the applicable requirements for design, inspection, construction, testing, maintenance and operation as prescribed in ASME B30.9-2010.”
Read WAC 296-155-33705 on app.leg.wa.gov (opens in a new tab)
(6)(a)(iv)
“You must protect slings with material of sufficient strength, thickness, and construction to prevent damage from sharp edges, corners, protrusions, or abrasive surfaces.”
Read WAC 296-155-33820 on app.leg.wa.gov (opens in a new tab)
The federal text on the same subject is 29 CFR 1926.251.
Citations on rigging equipment for material handling in Washington by fiscal year
| Fiscal year (Oct to Sep) | Under WAC 296-155-336 to 340 | Under 29 CFR 1926.251 | All |
|---|---|---|---|
| FY2020 | 2 | 0 | 2 |
| FY2021 | 5 | 0 | 5 |
| FY2022 | 9 | 0 | 9 |
| FY2023 | 11 | 0 | 11 |
| FY2024 | 16 | 0 | 16 |
| FY2025 | 15 | 0 | 15 |
| FY2026 (to date) | 2 | 2 | 4 |
The most items fall in FY2024 (16). WAC 296-155-33705, General requirements, accounts for 26 of the 60 items under WAC 296-155-336 to 340 (43%). WAC 296-155-33820(6)(a) is the paragraph cited most: 13 of the 60 items under WAC 296-155-336 to 340 (22%).
Washington sections cited for rigging equipment for material handling
| Section | Title | Items | Paragraphs cited |
|---|---|---|---|
| WAC 296-155-33705 (official text, opens in a new tab) | General requirements | 26 | (1): 9; (2): 9; (4): 3; (6): 2 |
| WAC 296-155-33820 (official text, opens in a new tab) | Synthetic webbing slings | 14 | (6)(a): 13; (2)(b): 1 |
| WAC 296-155-33800 (official text, opens in a new tab) | Chain slings | 7 | (6)(b): 3; (5): 2; (10)(d): 1; (6)(c): 1 |
| WAC 296-155-33700 (official text, opens in a new tab) | Rigger qualifications | 5 | whole section: 5 |
| WAC 296-155-33825 (official text, opens in a new tab) | Synthetic roundslings | 4 | (6)(c): 2; (2)(b): 2 |
| WAC 296-155-33805 (official text, opens in a new tab) | Wire rope slings | 3 | (8)(c): 1; (8)(g): 1; (8)(a): 1 |
| WAC 296-155-33920 (official text, opens in a new tab) | Links, rings, and swivels | 1 | (2)(a): 1 |
Of the 62 citation items, the data classify 40 serious items and 22 other-than-serious items. Under 29 CFR 1926.251, the data cite 1926.251(c)(7) (1) and 1926.251(a)(1) (1).
The 42 inspections behind the Washington items
81% of the 42 inspections with a recorded headcount were at sites with 1 to 10 employees. 40 of the 42 were recorded by the State Plan office. The headcount is the inspected site's, not the employer's total.
| 1 to 10 | 34 |
| 11 to 25 | 3 |
| 26 to 100 | 4 |
| 251 to 1,000 | 1 |
| Foundation, Structure, and Building Exterior Contractors | 7 |
| Other Specialty Trade Contractors | 7 |
| Residential Building Construction | 6 |
| Building Equipment Contractors | 4 |
| Highway, Street, and Bridge Construction | 4 |
| Nonresidential Building Construction | 3 |
| Other Heavy and Civil Engineering Construction | 2 |
| Services to Buildings and Dwellings | 2 |
The 12 most recent inspections
| Issued | Items | Paragraphs | Employees at the site | Industry (NAICS) | Office | Case closed |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| June 2026 | 1 other-than-serious item | 1926.251(c)(7) | 26 to 100 | Nonresidential Building Construction | Federal OSHA | July 2026 |
| June 2026 | 1 other-than-serious item | 1926.251(a)(1) | 26 to 100 | Other Heavy and Civil Engineering Construction | Federal OSHA | July 2026 |
| June 2026 | 2 other-than-serious items | WAC 296-155-33800(6)(b), WAC 296-155-33820(2)(b) | 1 to 10 | Building Finishing Contractors | State Plan | September 2026 |
| August 2025 | 4 other-than-serious items | WAC 296-155-33705(1), WAC 296-155-33705(12), WAC 296-155-33800(5), WAC 296-155-33800(6)(b) | 1 to 10 | Other Specialty Trade Contractors | State Plan | Not yet |
| June 2025 | 2 other-than-serious items | WAC 296-155-33705(1), WAC 296-155-33705(2) | 1 to 10 | Justice, Public Order, and Safety Activities | State Plan | September 2025 |
| May 2025 | 1 serious item and 3 other-than-serious items | WAC 296-155-33705(6), WAC 296-155-33800(5), WAC 296-155-33800(6)(b), WAC 296-155-33800(6)(c) | 1 to 10 | Other Specialty Trade Contractors | State Plan | June 2025 |
| February 2025 | 1 serious item | WAC 296-155-33920(2)(a) | 251 to 1,000 | Highway, Street, and Bridge Construction | State Plan | Not yet |
| January 2025 | 1 other-than-serious item | WAC 296-155-33825(2)(b) | 1 to 10 | Highway, Street, and Bridge Construction | State Plan | April 2025 |
| January 2025 | 1 serious item | WAC 296-155-33705(1) | 1 to 10 | Other Specialty Trade Contractors | State Plan | April 2025 |
| December 2024 | 1 serious item | WAC 296-155-33820(6)(a) | 11 to 25 | Services to Buildings and Dwellings | State Plan | February 2025 |
| October 2024 | 1 serious item | WAC 296-155-33705(2) | 1 to 10 | Residential Building Construction | State Plan | February 2025 |
| August 2024 | 1 other-than-serious item | WAC 296-155-33705(1) | 11 to 25 | Nonresidential Building Construction | State Plan | February 2025 |
Who enforced in Washington
Washington has an OSHA-approved State Plan that ordinarily covers private-sector employers and state and local government workers. 60 items were recorded by the State Plan's office and 2 by federal OSHA offices. OSHA's page on the Washington State Plan, with its coverage.
Next steps for a Washington employer
- Federal text of the standard: 29 CFR 1926.251
- Free tool: Inspection Action Plan
- Free tool: OSHA Fine Calculator
- Software: HazComFast for construction contractors
- Penalty maximums: OSHA penalties in Washington
Counted by HazComFast from Department of Labor OSHA data extracted Oct 20, 2026, deleted items left out; not a figure OSHA publishes. The Labor Department adds citations with a delay, so FY2026 is still incomplete and the live database can change any count. The rule text was read on Oct 21, 2026 in the publication of the Washington State Legislature. Method. Not legal advice.