1910.180(d)(6): Crawler and Truck Crane Monthly Inspection Records
Employers must make monthly certification records for critical items in use such as brakes, crane hooks and ropes, including the inspection date, the inspector's signature and the crane serial number or other identifier. The record must be kept readily available.
Key takeaways
- 1910.180(d)(6) is part of OSHA's general industry standards (29 CFR Part 1910, Subpart N).
- OSHA cited it 24 times in the last 3 years, in 24 inspections, with $28,210 in current penalties.
- 2 deaths are linked to inspections that cited this rule.
- Most citations: MA (3), FL (3), NY (2).
- Related part: 1910.180(d) Inspection classification (49 citations).
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What this rule covers
29 CFR 1910.180(d)(6) ("Inspection records") 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
(6) Inspection records. Certification records which include the date of inspection, the signature of the person who performed the inspection and the serial number, or other identifier, of the crane which was inspected shall be made monthly on critical items in use such as brakes, crane hooks, and ropes. This certification record shall be kept readily available. 24 citations
Source: eCFR, text current as of 2026-10-15. Read all of 1910.180.
Injuries linked to this rule
2 deaths are linked to inspections where OSHA cited 1910.180(d)(6).
At 3:31 p.m. on January 2, 2025, an employee was operating a spider lift on sitewhile cutting a tree. During the work, the tree crane collapsed and struck the spider lift. The employee fell to the ground and sustained multiple injuries. The employee was hospitalized…
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Unlock with Purple BeltWhere and how often it was cited
| Year | Citations |
|---|---|
| 2023 | 1 |
| 2024 | 12 |
| 2025 | 5 |
| 2026 | 6 |
Top states: MA (3), FL (3), NY (2), MD (2), OR (2)
Largest penalties
| Employer | Location | Penalty for this rule |
|---|---|---|
| GASTON TREE DEBRIS RECYCLING, L.L.C. | ORLANDO, FL | $15,322 |
| 159822 - BURNS TREE AND CRANE, LLC | HORSE SHOE, NC | $4,965 |
| ENSIGN SERVICES, LLC | JOURDANTON, TX | $3,687 |
| JSK TREE CARE LLC | COTUIT, MA | $2,838 |
| LEDCO LLC | SAN JUAN, PR | $1,000 |
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OSHA interpretation letters
None exist. OSHA has not published a letter of interpretation for 1910.180(d)(6).
Related parts of this rule
- 1910.180(d) Inspection classification 49 citations
- 1910.180(d)(4) Periodic inspection 13 citations
- 1910.180(d)(3) Frequent inspection 7 citations
- 1910.180(d)(1) Initial inspection 1 citations
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Frequently asked questions
How often are certification records made?
Monthly, on critical items in use.
What must the record include?
The date, the signature of the inspector, and the serial number or other identifier of the crane.
Which items are critical?
Items such as brakes, crane hooks and ropes.
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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 2026-10-21
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.