1926.1412(f)(1): Annual Crane Inspection
Cranes and derricks must be inspected at least every 12 months by a qualified person following the each-shift inspection items in paragraph (d). The corrective action rules in paragraphs (f)(4) through (f)(6) apply instead of those in paragraphs (d)(2) and (d)(3).
Key takeaways
- 1926.1412(f)(1) is part of OSHA's construction standards (29 CFR Part 1926, Subpart CC).
- OSHA cited it 57 times in the last 3 years, in 57 inspections, with $122,040 in current penalties.
- Most citations: GA (12), MI (10), NC (6).
- Related part: 1926.1412(f) Annual/comprehensive (79 citations).
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What this rule covers
29 CFR 1926.1412(f)(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) At least every 12 months the equipment must be inspected by a qualified person in accordance with paragraph (d) of this section (each shift) except that the corrective action set forth in paragraphs (f)(4), (f)(5), and (f)(6) of this section must apply in place of the corrective action required by paragraphs (d)(2) and (d)(3) of this section. 57 citations
Source: eCFR, text current as of 2026-10-15. Read all of 1926.1412.
Where and how often it was cited
| Year | Citations |
|---|---|
| 2023 | 7 |
| 2024 | 17 |
| 2025 | 21 |
| 2026 | 12 |
Top states: GA (12), MI (10), NC (6), SD (5), FL (4)
Largest penalties
| Employer | Location | Penalty for this rule |
|---|---|---|
| GRANGAARD CONSTRUCTION, INC | MENNO, SD | $16,550 |
| GPPC INC. | SAIPAN, MP | $14,895 |
| RZM CONSTRUCTION INC. | LAWRENCEVILLE, GA | $11,823 |
| RIGOBERTO ZETINA | FLOWERY BRANCH, GA | $11,823 |
| RIGOBERTO ZETINA | HOSCHTON, GA | $11,524 |
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OSHA interpretation letters
- Expiration date of annual crane inspections and annual inspection requirements. (2016-03-15)
- Clarification of 'at least every 12 months' annual crane inspection requirement. (2015-09-10)
Related parts of this rule
- 1926.1412(f) Annual/comprehensive 79 citations
- 1926.1412(f)(7) Documentation of annual/comprehensive inspection 15 citations
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Frequently asked questions
How often is the annual crane inspection required?
At least every 12 months.
Who must do the annual inspection?
A qualified person.
What does the inspection cover?
It is done in accordance with paragraph (d), with corrective action under paragraphs (f)(4), (f)(5) and (f)(6).
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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.