1926.1412(f)(7): Recording Annual Crane Inspections
The employer that conducts the annual/comprehensive crane inspection must document the items checked and the results, plus the name and signature of the inspector and the date. These records must be kept for a minimum of 12 months.
Key takeaways
- 1926.1412(f)(7) is part of OSHA's construction standards (29 CFR Part 1926, Subpart CC).
- OSHA cited it 15 times in the last 3 years, in 15 inspections, with $4,566 in current penalties.
- Most citations: GA (4), MD (2), WY (1).
- Related part: 1926.1412(f) Annual/comprehensive (79 citations).
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What this rule covers
29 CFR 1926.1412(f)(7) ("Documentation of annual/comprehensive inspection") is one requirement inside 1926.1412 Inspections, an OSHA construction standard (Part 1926, Subpart CC). It includes 2 sub-paragraphs. 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
(7) Documentation of annual/comprehensive inspection. The following information must be documented, maintained, and retained for a minimum of 12 months, by the employer that conducts the inspection: 15 citations
(i) The items checked and the results of the inspection. 1 citations
(ii) The name and signature of the person who conducted the inspection and the date.
Source: eCFR, text current as of 2026-10-15. Read all of 1926.1412.
Where and how often it was cited
| Year | Citations |
|---|---|
| 2023 | 2 |
| 2024 | 5 |
| 2025 | 7 |
| 2026 | 1 |
Top states: GA (4), MD (2), WY (1), AZ (1), FL (1)
Largest penalties
| Employer | Location | Penalty for this rule |
|---|---|---|
| COAST TO COAST DOCK AND SEAWALL, LLC | DAYTONA BEACH, FL | $4,000 |
| RAYOS CRANE SERVICES | EL PASO, TX | $300 |
| EMTZ FRAMING LLC | POWDER SPRINGS, GA | $266 |
| KENT LUNDINE | BILL, WY | $0 |
| CPX2023XRS480X0081 - VALLEY CRANE SERVICE LLC | TUCSON, AZ | $0 |
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OSHA interpretation letters
None exist. OSHA has not published a letter of interpretation for 1926.1412(f)(7).
Related parts of this rule
- 1926.1412(f) Annual/comprehensive 79 citations
- 1926.1412(f)(1) 57 citations
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Frequently asked questions
How long must annual crane inspection records be kept?
For a minimum of 12 months.
What must the record show?
The items checked, the results, and the name and signature of the person who did the inspection and the date.
Who is responsible for the record?
The employer that conducts the inspection.
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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.