Fall protection yoyo (SRL): what it is, how to pick one, and when OSHA requires it

Last updated 2026-07-09

What is a fall protection yoyo and how does it work?

A fall protection yoyo is a self-retracting lanyard, or SRL. The nickname sticks because the device acts like the toy: the lifeline extends as you walk out and reels back in when you return. Manufacturers and trainers also call them self-retracting lifelines, retractable lanyards, or just retractables.

Inside the housing, flat webbing or galvanized cable wraps around a spring-loaded drum. Move at a normal pace and the drum feeds line out and pulls it back freely. The instant you fall and the line accelerates past a set speed, a centrifugal brake grabs the drum and locks it. Most SRLs stop a fall within 6 to 24 inches, against roughly 3.5 feet of deceleration for a standard 6-foot shock-absorbing lanyard ^[1].

That short arrest distance is the entire point. Where clearance below the work surface is tight, a standard lanyard can let you hit the ground or a lower level before the shock pack even opens. An SRL closes most of that gap.

The housing clips to an overhead anchor. You connect the snap hook at the end of the lifeline to the front D-ring on your full-body harness, which is the correct point for most SRLs. Some leading-edge-rated models allow a back D-ring connection, but only when the manufacturer's instructions say so in writing.

What OSHA standards actually require fall protection, and where does the yoyo fit in?

OSHA never uses the word "yoyo." What it regulates is the performance an SRL has to hit as part of a personal fall arrest system, or PFAS. The device is one link in a chain that includes an anchorage, a harness, and a connector.

For construction, 29 CFR 1926.502(d) governs personal fall arrest systems. The standard says a PFAS "shall limit maximum arresting force on an employee to 1,800 pounds when used with a body harness" and "shall bring an employee to a complete stop and limit maximum deceleration distance an employee travels to 3.5 feet" ^[2]. A properly rated SRL clears both limits. Fall protection is required at 6 feet above a lower level for most construction work under 29 CFR 1926.501(b)(1) ^[2].

General industry sets the trigger at 4 feet under 29 CFR 1910.28. The walking-working surfaces rules (Subpart D, updated in 2017) let you use personal fall arrest, fall restraint, or positioning systems depending on the surface and the task ^[3].

SRLs themselves must pass ANSI/ASSP Z359.14, the standard written specifically for self-retracting devices. OSHA's general industry rule at 29 CFR 1910.140 requires that personal fall arrest equipment be "capable of sustaining a minimum tensile load of 5,000 pounds" and meet ANSI Z359.14 or an equivalent ^[3]. Buy a yoyo that lacks that certification and you own two problems at once: an OSHA compliance gap and real liability exposure.

Here's the practical part. The anchorage has to hold 5,000 pounds per attached employee under 29 CFR 1926.502(d)(15) and 1910.140(c)(13). The SRL, the anchorage, the full-body harness, and the connector are not four separate purchases. They're one system, and the weakest piece sets the whole thing's strength ^[1][2][3].

If your crew is doing osha training that touches fall hazards, confirm it covers SRL selection and inspection by name, more than generic lanyard use.

What are the different types of SRLs and which one do you need?

Not every yoyo is the same tool. Buying the wrong class for the job is one of the most common mistakes small employers make, and it's expensive both at the register and during an inspection.

SRL-P (personal) vs. SRL-R (rescue): SRL-P units arrest falls and nothing else. SRL-R units add a retrieval function so you can raise or lower an incapacitated worker out of a confined space or off an elevated spot. Confined space entry usually means you need an SRL-R, not the cheaper SRL-P.

Standard vs. leading-edge: Standard SRLs anchor overhead on relatively smooth surfaces. Leading-edge (LE) SRLs handle the ugly case where the line drags across a steel beam, concrete lip, or floor opening rim during a fall. LE lifelines are usually galvanized cable with a nylon sleeve or heavier cable, and the housing is reinforced. ANSI Z359.14 splits these by class: Class A stops a fall within 24 inches; Class B stops within 54 inches and is built for leading-edge or horizontal use ^[4].

Cable vs. webbing: Galvanized steel cable takes abrasion and sharp edges better. Webbing is lighter, cheaper, and fine for overhead work on clean surfaces. Never run webbing near a leading edge unless the label and instructions say it's rated for that.

Line length: SRLs run from about 6 feet to 175 feet. The long ones are sometimes tagged SRL-E for extended. Match the length to your real work radius. Too short and you run out mid-task. Too long and you get extra drag and more fall distance.

SRL Class	Max Arrest Distance	Typical Use Case	ANSI Z359.14 Class
Standard overhead	24 inches	Roof work, scaffolding, overhead anchor	Class A
Leading edge	54 inches	Steel erection, concrete forming, floor edges	Class B
Extended length	Varies by model	Large work areas, towers, communication structures	Class A or B
SRL-R (rescue)	24 inches typical	Confined space, permit-required work	Class A or B + retrieval

Not sure which class fits? The manufacturer's technical sheet shows the actual test results and intended use. That's also the exact document an OSHA inspector asks for when they question whether your gear matches the hazard.

How much does a fall protection yoyo cost?

SRLs cost $150 to $800, and where you land depends on line material, length, and certification class. Here's an honest breakdown based on widely sold commercial products as of 2025.

A basic webbing SRL with a 10 to 20-foot line from a mid-tier brand runs $150 to $250. A galvanized cable unit in the same length from a name brand (3M DBI-SALA, MSA, Petzl, Honeywell Miller) runs $200 to $400. Leading-edge units start near $350 and reach $700 to $800 for longer cable versions. SRL-R rescue units run $500 to $1,200 depending on the tripod or davit arm built in.

The full personal fall arrest system, adding a harness ($80 to $300) and an anchorage connector ($40 to $200), lands at $600 to $1,500 per worker for a quality setup.

Here's where people burn money. They buy a leading-edge unit when a standard overhead SRL would do. Or they grab the cheapest thing on the shelf and replace it every two years as the brake wears out. A mid-tier name-brand standard SRL at $250 to $350 is the right call for most small shops doing roofing, maintenance, or general construction. The $150 no-name imports often lack traceable ANSI certification, which is a paperwork problem stacked on top of a safety one.

And here's where people go too cheap and pay later: anchor slings and anchor plates. A $400 SRL bolted to a roof vent that can't hold 5,000 pounds is not fall protection. It's decoration. Budget for the anchor like your life depends on it, because someone's does.

What are the weight limits for a fall protection yoyo?

Most standard SRLs are rated for a total load of 130 to 310 pounds (about 59 to 140 kg), covering a worker plus tools and clothing but not heavy equipment. Some manufacturers make units rated to 420 pounds or more for workers in heavy gear or oil and gas crews carrying serious tool weight. The rating is printed on the housing label.

Don't round up and hope. If a worker plus gear tops the SRL's rating, the brake may not stop the fall inside the tested distance, and the force on the harness can push past 1,800 pounds, which is OSHA's maximum allowed arresting force under 29 CFR 1926.502(d)(16)(ii) ^[2].

Tools count. A 200-pound worker wearing 20 pounds of gear and a 5-pound harness comes in at 225 pounds combined. That's inside most standard SRL limits, but check the spec sheet anyway.

Weight and height together drive your fall clearance math. Even with an SRL, you need enough room below the anchor for the SRL arrest distance (up to 24 or 54 inches by class), the deceleration distance, harness stretch (about 3.5 feet under 1926.502(d)(16)), and the worker's own height. A PFAS with a 6-foot lanyard typically needs 18.5 feet of clearance below the anchor. An SRL cuts that number hard but doesn't erase it ^[1][2].

How do you inspect a fall protection yoyo before and after use?

OSHA requires an inspection before every use, and it's not fine print. 29 CFR 1910.140(c)(18) says personal fall protection equipment must be inspected "before each use" by the user, and 29 CFR 1926.502(d)(21) requires fall arrest systems to be inspected "before and after each use" in construction ^[2][3]. A separate inspection by a competent person or the manufacturer, at least yearly, is also required.

Here's what a pre-use check actually looks like on the jobsite.

Housing: Look for cracks, dents, or warping. Shake it. You shouldn't hear anything rattling inside. The swivel connector on top should spin freely, no grinding.

Lifeline (webbing or cable): Pull the whole line out and run it through your hand. On webbing, hunt for cuts, fraying, burn marks, chemical stains, or stiffness. On cable, look for broken wires (a kink in any strand means retire it), corrosion, or flat spots.

Retraction: Pull out about 3 feet, then let go. It should reel back smoothly and completely. If it drags, creeps, or stops short, the spring is weak.

Braking: Yank the line out with a sharp jerk. The brake should lock instantly and hold. A slip or a soft, gradual stop instead of a snap means it fails.

Snap hook: The gate should open and close crisply, and the locking sleeve should seat fully. A gate that won't lock is a disqualifying defect.

Labels: The unit needs a legible label with manufacturer, model, date of manufacture, weight rating, and ANSI compliance. Label worn off? The unit comes out of service. You can't prove its ratings without it.

After any fall, the SRL is done. Tag it and send it to the manufacturer for inspection even if it looks perfect, because the brake may have taken loads you can't see. This is not a judgment call. Most manufacturers void the warranty and certification if you put a post-fall unit back in service without their sign-off.

For how OSHA handles the paperwork side when something does go wrong, see the incident report guide.

How do you use a fall protection yoyo correctly?

Correct use starts and ends with the anchor. The SRL clips to an anchorage above your head, or at least at shoulder level for leading-edge models. The anchor point should sit directly overhead, or as close to it as you can get. A side anchor sets up a pendulum swing during a fall, and the SRL may lock slower because the line isn't pulling straight.

For roof work, common anchors include roof anchors screwed through the decking into rafters or trusses (at least two attachment points, and check the manufacturer's pull-out spec), ridge anchors that straddle the peak, or structural steel connectors. Mobile anchor carts with ballast work on flat roofs, but only if they're sized for the load.

Connection order matters. Connect the SRL to the anchorage first, then put on and adjust your harness, then clip the snap hook to your harness D-ring. Do it backwards, snapping onto the harness while the SRL hangs unanchored, and you can drop the device or trip over the trailing line.

Keep the line vertical while you work. Walk sideways and the line pays out at an angle, so a fall swings you back toward the anchor and possibly into a wall or an edge. Horizontal travel needs a Class B horizontal SRL, not a standard unit.

Working near the edge? Set up so the line doesn't run over the edge itself. A cable dragged across a sharp edge during a fall can sever. That's the whole reason leading-edge SRLs exist.

Never tie a knot in the lifeline, shorten it with a clip, or lean back on it like a positioning device. Every one of those changes the load the device was tested to handle.

When does OSHA require a fall protection program in writing?

OSHA doesn't hand every employer a single mandatory written fall protection program, but the rules push you close enough that writing one is the smart move.

29 CFR 1926.502(k) requires a written fall protection plan when conventional protection (guardrails, nets, or PFAS) is "infeasible or creates a greater hazard." This shows up in steel erection and some controlled decking zone work. The plan has to be job-specific, prepared by a qualified person, and kept at the jobsite ^[2].

In general industry, 29 CFR 1910.30 requires that workers be trained before they set foot on surfaces covered by Subpart D. The training has to cover the hazard, the equipment, and the procedures. OSHA doesn't dictate a specific form, but if a citation lands, you'll wish you had records ^[3].

So here's the practical answer for a small shop: build a fall protection section into your overall safety program. It doesn't need to run 30 pages. It should name which tasks trigger fall protection at your site, which gear you use and maintain, your inspection routine, and your rescue plan (what happens after a fall, including suspension trauma response, which is a genuine medical emergency when someone hangs in a harness). SafetyFolio's safety program generator can draft a compliant written fall protection program in about 15 minutes, which you then review and tune to your actual site.

Suspension trauma deserves its own line. A worker arrested by an SRL and left hanging in a full-body harness can lose consciousness in as little as 3 to 30 minutes as blood pools in the legs. Your written program needs a rescue plan that gets the worker down or upright in minutes, not one that calls 911 and waits ^[5].

What are common OSHA violations related to SRLs and what do they cost?

Falls kill more construction workers than anything else. The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics counted 395 fatal falls to a lower level in construction in 2022, out of 1,069 total construction deaths ^[6]. Fall protection violations sit at the top of OSHA's most-cited list year after year. In fiscal year 2023, Fall Protection General Requirements (29 CFR 1926.501) was the single most cited OSHA standard for the 13th year running, with 7,762 citations ^[7].

Here are the SRL-specific violations inspectors actually write up.

Bad anchorage: The SRL is tied to a roof vent, a ridge cap nail, or some other point that can't hold 5,000 pounds. Serious citation.

Wrong gear for the job: A standard, non-leading-edge SRL used on a leading-edge surface.

No pre-use inspection: No inspection program on paper and visible damage on gear in use.

Post-fall unit still in service: An SRL that took a fall and went back to work without manufacturer re-inspection.

No harness: An SRL clipped straight to a work belt instead of a full-body harness. Body belts are banned as the sole means of fall arrest under 29 CFR 1926.502(d)(17) ^[2].

Penalties scale with the violation class. As of 2024, serious violations run up to $16,131 each, and willful or repeated violations up to $161,323 each ^[8]. For a small residential roofing crew, one inspection with four serious fall protection violations can produce a proposed penalty north of $60,000. That's not hypothetical. OSHA aims at residential construction on purpose through its Regional Emphasis Programs.

Getting your osha training records in order before an inspection pays off. Inspectors pull training records as part of the fall protection review.

How long do self-retracting lanyards last, and when should you retire one?

Most manufacturers cap SRL service life at 10 years from the date of manufacture, not the date you bought it. Some set it at 5 years for webbing-lifeline SRLs because UV chews through synthetic webbing faster than it does steel cable.

The manufacture date is on the label. Buy a unit that sat in a warehouse for three years and your usable life is already three years shorter.

Retire the unit, no matter its age, for any of these:

• Any fall event, even a short one where the unit looks fine
• Visible damage to the housing, hook, lifeline, or label
• A failed pre-use inspection (brake won't lock, line won't retract)
• Chemical contamination (many solvents attack synthetic webbing)
• Any doubt at all about its condition

ANSI Z359.14 requires manufacturers to state service life limits in their instructions, and users to follow them ^[4]. Keep a simple log for each SRL (manufacture date, in-service date, inspection dates, any incidents). It's cheap insurance. A unit with no history is a unit you can't certify as compliant.

Some employers send SRLs back for annual factory service. Several major brands (3M DBI-SALA, MSA) run depot programs that disassemble the housing, swap worn parts, re-certify the unit, and ship it back with documentation. That runs $50 to $150 per unit and earns its keep on SRLs that see heavy daily use.

Skip refurbished SRLs from unapproved sellers. You can't verify the fall history, and the certification chain is broken the moment it leaves the brand's control.

What should your fall protection training actually cover for SRLs?

OSHA's construction fall protection training rule lives at 29 CFR 1926.503. It requires a qualified person to train every employee who might face a fall hazard to recognize those hazards and use the equipment and procedures that control them ^[2]. General industry training for walking-working surfaces is at 29 CFR 1910.30 ^[3]. Neither rule hands you a checklist, so here's what good SRL training covers.

Start with equipment ID: what an SRL is, how it differs from a standard lanyard, and why that difference changes your clearance math. Workers should be able to name the parts (housing, lifeline, snap hook, swivel connector) and explain the brake in plain words.

Next, inspection. Put a real unit in every worker's hands. Have them pull the line, check it, and test the brake. Make it tactile. A slide deck teaches nobody how a good brake feels.

Third, connection order and anchor requirements. A lot of falls trace back to workers skipping anchor adequacy. They need to judge whether an anchor is fit for use, understand what 5,000 pounds means on the roof they're standing on, and know when to stop and ask.

Fourth, rescue. What do you do when someone is hanging in a harness? Who calls 911? Who has rescue gear on site? This is the part that gets skipped, over and over.

Document all of it. OSHA's recordkeeping rule wants to see who was trained, by whom, and when. Change a worker's task or introduce a new hazard (a different surface, a new SRL type) and retraining kicks in. The osha-30 training curriculum digs into fall protection for supervisors, which is money well spent on anyone running crews at height.

For the wider picture of what a written program covering all your training obligations looks like, the SafetyFolio program generator drafts the training documentation section right alongside your fall protection procedures.

What do you do after a fall, and what are the OSHA reporting requirements?

If a worker falls and ends up suspended or injured, the order of operations is life or death.

First move: get the worker down or supported within minutes. Suspension trauma can cause loss of consciousness and cardiac events. Your rescue plan has to run without waiting for the fire department. Pre-rigged rescue systems or a co-worker trained to assist are the realistic options for most small sites.

If the fall kills a worker, OSHA must be notified within 8 hours. If it causes an in-patient hospitalization, an amputation, or the loss of an eye, notification is required within 24 hours. Call 1-800-321-OSHA or report online at osha.gov ^[9]. Missing the window is its own separate violation, currently carrying penalties up to $16,131.

The SRL involved comes out of service immediately. Tag it, bag it, preserve it. Do not toss it or repair it before a possible OSHA inspection, because the physical evidence matters.

For workers' comp and OSHA recordkeeping, write the whole thing down. What surface, what anchor, what equipment, what happened step by step. A thorough incident report does three jobs at once: it feeds your OSHA 300 log, it backs the workers' comp claim, and it proves you investigated the cause instead of burying it.

Construction falls usually draw a follow-up OSHA inspection. Being able to hand over your written fall protection program, training records, inspection logs, and equipment documentation is the difference between a quick closure and months of enforcement.

Frequently asked questions

What does yoyo mean in fall protection?

"Yoyo" is a jobsite nickname for a self-retracting lanyard (SRL) or self-retracting lifeline. The name comes from how the device pays line out as you move away from the anchor and reels it back as you return, just like the toy. SRLs lock within inches once a fall starts, which makes them far safer than standard shock-absorbing lanyards in tight clearance.

Can I use an SRL horizontally?

Standard SRLs (ANSI Z359.14 Class A) are built for overhead, vertical anchoring. Using one horizontally changes the fall dynamics and stretches the arrest distance. ANSI Class B SRLs are tested and rated for leading-edge and horizontal use. If your work needs horizontal travel along a cable or beam, you need a Class B unit and a manufacturer-approved horizontal cable system. A Class A unit used horizontally puts you out of compliance with ANSI Z359.14 and OSHA's equipment rules.

What is the maximum weight for a fall protection yoyo?

Most standard SRLs are rated 130 to 310 pounds, including the worker, clothing, harness, and tools. High-capacity models reach 420 pounds or more. The rating is on the unit's label. Go over it and the brake may not stop the fall inside the tested distance, and the arrest force can exceed OSHA's 1,800-pound limit under 29 CFR 1926.502(d)(16)(ii). Always weigh the complete worker-plus-gear load against the spec sheet.

How often does an SRL need to be inspected?

Two intervals apply. Workers inspect the SRL before each use, checking the lifeline, housing, snap hook, brake, and label. A competent person or the manufacturer performs a more thorough inspection at least once a year, more often if conditions warrant. After any fall, the unit comes out of service and goes to the manufacturer before it returns to use, no matter how it looks. 29 CFR 1910.140(c)(18) and 29 CFR 1926.502(d)(21) both set the before-each-use requirement.

At what height does OSHA require fall protection for general industry?

29 CFR 1910.28 requires fall protection in general industry at 4 feet above a lower level for most walking-working surfaces. Some situations differ: 8 feet for certain scaffolding, with separate rules for ladders, aerial lifts, and open-sided floors. Construction has its own trigger of 6 feet under 29 CFR 1926.501. These thresholds apply no matter whether you use an SRL, guardrails, or a safety net to comply.

Can a self-retracting lanyard be used as the only fall protection, or does it need a full harness?

An SRL must be used with a full-body harness. Body belts are prohibited as the sole means of personal fall arrest under 29 CFR 1926.502(d)(17) in construction, and 29 CFR 1910.140(c)(4) prohibits them for fall arrest in general industry. The SRL clips to the front or back D-ring of a properly fitted full-body harness. Connecting an SRL straight to a work belt or tool belt is a serious OSHA violation and a real injury risk from the arrest force hitting the waist.

What is the difference between an SRL-P and an SRL-R?

SRL-P (personal) devices only arrest falls. SRL-R (rescue) devices add retrieval, so you can raise or lower a worker after a fall or during a confined space entry. SRL-R units are required for many permit-required confined space jobs where non-entry rescue is written into the rescue plan. They cost more, typically $500 to $1,200 versus $150 to $400 for a basic SRL-P, but improvising confined space rescue without one is far more dangerous.

What is suspension trauma and how does it relate to fall protection?

Suspension trauma (also called orthostatic intolerance) happens when a worker hangs in a full-body harness after a fall and blood pools in the legs as the leg straps compress the veins. Unconsciousness can hit in 3 to 30 minutes, and cardiac arrest can follow. OSHA's fall protection guidance addresses the need for prompt rescue after an arrest. Your written program needs a rescue plan that retrieves a suspended worker fast, not one that calls 911 and waits. Trauma straps let the worker pump their legs to slow the pooling.

Does an SRL reduce fall distance compared to a standard 6-foot lanyard?

Yes, by a lot. A standard 6-foot shock-absorbing lanyard allows up to 3.5 feet of deceleration on top of the 6-foot length, so you need roughly 18.5 feet of clearance below the anchor to avoid a lower level. A Class A SRL arrests within 24 inches. That short arrest distance lets you work at heights where a standard lanyard would let you hit the ground first. Still calculate total clearance including harness stretch and worker height.

What are the OSHA reporting requirements if a fall occurs?

A fall that kills a worker must be reported to OSHA within 8 hours. A fall causing in-patient hospitalization, amputation, or loss of an eye must be reported within 24 hours. Report by calling 1-800-321-OSHA or online at osha.gov. Missing either window is a separate violation with penalties up to $16,131. You also record qualifying fall injuries on your OSHA 300 log and report them on the 300A annual summary.

How long is an SRL good for before it must be retired?

Most manufacturers set a 10-year maximum service life from the date of manufacture, not purchase. Webbing-lifeline SRLs often carry a shorter limit, sometimes 5 years, because UV degrades synthetic webbing faster than steel cable. The manufacture date is on the label. Any fall, visible damage, failed inspection, or chemical contamination retires the unit regardless of age. Check the specific manufacturer instructions, since service life limits vary by model and are a required part of the documentation under ANSI Z359.14.

What anchorage strength does OSHA require for connecting an SRL?

OSHA requires anchorages for personal fall arrest to support at least 5,000 pounds per attached employee, under 29 CFR 1926.502(d)(15) for construction and 29 CFR 1910.140(c)(13) for general industry. Alternatively, a qualified person may design an anchorage as part of a complete system with a safety factor of at least two. Common roof anchors, ridge connectors, and structural steel points can meet this, but only if properly selected and installed. Clipping an SRL to anything not rated for that load is a serious violation.

Is fall protection training required to be in writing?

OSHA requires the training and documentation that it happened, but doesn't dictate an exact written format for the content in most cases. For construction, 29 CFR 1926.503 requires training by a qualified person and a written certification record showing the worker's name, the training date, and the trainer's signature. General industry under 29 CFR 1910.30 expects training documentation too. In practice you need records showing who was trained, on what, when, and by whom. Undocumented training reads as no training during an inspection.

Can I use one SRL for multiple workers at the same time?

No. Each SRL is rated and designed for one worker. Attaching two workers to a single SRL doubles the potential arrest force in a fall, easily blowing past the 5,000-pound anchorage requirement and the 1,800-pound maximum arrest force on each worker. It also ties both workers to one device, so a single failure takes out both. Every worker in a fall hazard area needs their own complete system: separate harness, separate SRL, separate anchorage.

Sources

1. OSHA, 29 CFR 1926 Subpart M, Fall Protection (Construction): 1,800-lb maximum arrest force, 3.5-ft deceleration distance, 5,000-lb anchorage requirement, body belt prohibition, training and inspection requirements in construction
2. OSHA, 29 CFR 1910 Subpart D, Walking-Working Surfaces and 1910.140 Personal Fall Protection (General Industry): 4-foot trigger height in general industry, ANSI Z359.14 compliance requirement, before-each-use inspection requirement, body belt prohibition in general industry
3. ASSP (American Society of Safety Professionals), ANSI/ASSP Z359.14 Self-Retracting Devices: Class A (24-inch arrest) vs. Class B (54-inch arrest) SRL classification, manufacturer-specified service life requirements, leading-edge testing standards
4. OSHA, Safety and Health Topics: Fall Protection: Suspension trauma risk after fall arrest, rescue plan requirements
5. U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, National Census of Fatal Occupational Injuries in 2022: 395 fatal falls to lower levels in construction in 2022, out of 1,069 total construction fatalities
6. OSHA, Top 10 Most Cited Standards FY2023: Fall Protection General Requirements (29 CFR 1926.501) was the most cited standard in FY2023 for the 13th consecutive year with 7,762 citations
7. OSHA, Penalties: Maximum penalty of $16,131 per serious violation and $161,323 per willful or repeated violation as of 2024
8. OSHA, Severe Injury Reporting: Fatality reporting within 8 hours, hospitalization/amputation/eye loss reporting within 24 hours requirement
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