1910.179(b)(2): New and existing equipment
Key takeaways
- 1910.179(b)(2) is part of OSHA's general industry standards (29 CFR Part 1910, Subpart N).
- OSHA cited it 2 times in the last 3 years, in 2 inspections, with $7,588 in current penalties.
- Related part: 1910.179(b) General requirements (57 citations).
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What this rule covers
29 CFR 1910.179(b)(2) ("New and existing equipment") is one requirement inside 1910.179 Overhead and gantry cranes, an OSHA general industry standard (Part 1910, Subpart N). 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
(2) New and existing equipment. All new overhead and gantry cranes constructed and installed on or after August 31, 1971, shall meet the design specifications of the American National Standard Safety Code for Overhead and Gantry Cranes, ANSI B30.2.0-1967, which is incorporated by reference as specified in § 1910.6. 2 citations
Source: eCFR, text current as of 2026-10-15. Read all of 1910.179.
Where and how often it was cited
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OSHA interpretation letters
- Load testing of underhung trolleys/lifting devices. (1993-11-02)
- Clarification on physical qualifications for crane operators. (1983-03-07)
- Clarification on using an overhead crane beyond its rated load. (1975-08-27)
Related parts of this rule
- 1910.179(b) General requirements 57 citations
- 1910.179(b)(5) Rated load marking 32 citations
- 1910.179(b)(8) Designated personnel 11 citations
- 1910.179(b)(6) Clearance from obstruction 9 citations
- 1910.179(b)(6)(i) 2 citations
- 1910.179(b)(4) Wind indicators and rail clamps
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Sources
- 29 CFR 1910.179 (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 2026-10-22
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.