1910.180(d)(1): Initial Inspection of Crawler and Truck Cranes
Prior to initial use, all new and altered crawler, locomotive and truck cranes must be inspected to make sure they comply with this section.
Key takeaways
- 1910.180(d)(1) is part of OSHA's general industry standards (29 CFR Part 1910, Subpart N).
- OSHA cited it 1 times in the last 3 years, in 1 inspections, with $7,904 in current penalties.
- 1 death is linked to inspections that cited this rule.
- Related part: 1910.180(d) Inspection classification (49 citations).
- Free 5-minute toolbox talk for your crew below.
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What this rule covers
29 CFR 1910.180(d)(1) ("Initial inspection") is one requirement inside 1910.180 Crawler locomotive and truck 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
(1) Initial inspection. Prior to initial use all new and altered cranes shall be inspected to insure compliance with provisions of this section. 1 citations
Source: eCFR, text current as of 2026-10-15. Read all of 1910.180.
Injuries linked to this rule
1 death is linked to inspections where OSHA cited 1910.180(d)(1).
At 10:00 a.m. on April 8, 2024, an employee working as an oil well driller for an oil and gas support service was attempting to unseat a stuck subsurface pumping unit. The latches on the elevator failed releasing the 7/8-inch rod string which struck the…
Where and how often it was cited
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OSHA interpretation letters
None exist. OSHA has not published a letter of interpretation for 1910.180(d)(1).
Related parts of this rule
- 1910.180(d) Inspection classification 49 citations
- 1910.180(d)(6) Inspection records 24 citations
- 1910.180(d)(4) Periodic inspection 13 citations
- 1910.180(d)(3) Frequent inspection 7 citations
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Frequently asked questions
Which cranes need an initial inspection?
All new and altered cranes.
When is it done?
Prior to initial use.
What is checked?
Compliance with the provisions of 1910.180.
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Sources
- 29 CFR 1910.180 (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.