1926.1412(e)(1): Monthly Crane Inspection
Employers must inspect cranes and derricks each month they are in service, following the shift inspection requirements of paragraph (d).
Key takeaways
- 1926.1412(e)(1) is part of OSHA's construction standards (29 CFR Part 1926, Subpart CC).
- OSHA cited it 24 times in the last 3 years, in 24 inspections, with $22,473 in current penalties.
- 1 death is linked to inspections that cited this rule.
- Most citations: GA (5), MI (4), NC (4).
- Related part: 1926.1412(e) Monthly (44 citations).
- Free 5-minute toolbox talk for your crew below.
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What this rule covers
29 CFR 1926.1412(e)(1) is one requirement inside 1926.1412 Inspections, an OSHA construction standard (Part 1926, Subpart CC). 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) Each month the equipment is in service it must be inspected in accordance with paragraph (d) of this section (each shift). 24 citations
Source: eCFR, text current as of 2026-10-15. Read all of 1926.1412.
Injuries linked to this rule
1 death is linked to inspections where OSHA cited 1926.1412(e)(1).
At 10:39 a.m. on July 2, 2024, a custom-fabricated lifting accessory was being used to lift a new roof structure for a grain bin into place. Employees onsite were in the process of bolting the structure when the lifting accessory failed. Employee #1 was working…
Where and how often it was cited
| Year | Citations |
|---|---|
| 2023 | 2 |
| 2024 | 12 |
| 2025 | 8 |
| 2026 | 2 |
Top states: GA (5), MI (4), NC (4), RI (2), MD (2)
Largest penalties
| Employer | Location | Penalty for this rule |
|---|---|---|
| BALFOUR BEATTY CONSTRUCTION, LLC | ATLANTA, GA | $5,000 |
| NO LIMIT LIFTING AND LOGISTICS LLC | NEW YORK, NY | $4,839 |
| SIGN DYNAMICS INC. | DANIELSON, CT | $3,687 |
| 156567 - SOSA CRANE SERVICES LLC | LELAND, NC | $2,250 |
| RIGOBERTO ZETINA | FLOWERY BRANCH, GA | $1,702 |
Free toolbox talk
A 5-minute crew talk on 1926.1412(e)(1), plus alerts when this rule changes. Free.
OSHA interpretation letters
None exist. OSHA has not published a letter of interpretation for 1926.1412(e)(1).
Related parts of this rule
- 1926.1412(e) Monthly 44 citations
- 1926.1412(e)(3) Documentation 18 citations
- 1926.1412(e)(3)(i) 14 citations
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Frequently asked questions
How often is the monthly inspection required?
Each month the equipment is in service.
What does it cover?
The items in the shift inspection under paragraph (d).
Does it apply if the crane is idle?
It applies each month the equipment is in service.
About this page
Sources
- 29 CFR 1926.1412 (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 2026-10-20
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.