1926.1417(c): Crane Procedures and Load Charts in the Cab
Employers must keep the procedures for operating cranes and derricks, including load charts, recommended operating speeds, special hazard warnings, instructions and the operator's manual, readily available in the cab at all times. If rated capacities are only electronic and become inaccessible, the operator must immediately stop operations or follow safe shut-down procedures until they are available again.
Key takeaways
- 1926.1417(c) is part of OSHA's construction standards (29 CFR Part 1926, Subpart CC).
- OSHA cited it 12 times in the last 3 years, in 12 inspections, with $51,131 in current penalties.
- Most citations: TX (2), NC (2), NJ (1).
- Related part: 1926.1417(c)(1) (12 citations).
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What this rule covers
29 CFR 1926.1417(c) ("Accessibility of procedures") is one requirement inside 1926.1417 Operation, 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
(c) Accessibility of procedures. 12 citations
(1) The procedures applicable to the operation of the equipment, including rated capacities (load charts), recommended operating speeds, special hazard warnings, instructions, and operator's manual, must be readily available in the cab at all times for use by the operator. Open (c)(1) 12 citations
(2) Where rated capacities are available in the cab only in electronic form: In the event of a failure which makes the rated capacities inaccessible, the operator must immediately cease operations or follow safe shut-down procedures until the rated capacities (in electronic or other form) are available.
Source: eCFR, text current as of 2026-10-15. Read all of 1926.1417.
Where and how often it was cited
| Year | Citations |
|---|---|
| 2023 | 2 |
| 2024 | 4 |
| 2025 | 5 |
| 2026 | 1 |
Top states: TX (2), NC (2), NJ (1), AZ (1), GA (1)
Largest penalties
| Employer | Location | Penalty for this rule |
|---|---|---|
| WILLIAMS BROTHERS CONSTRUCTION CO., INC. | WHARTON, TX | $16,550 |
| ELICC AMERICAS CORPORATION | JERSEY CITY, NJ | $15,625 |
| SAMSUNG AIR CONDITIONING | PAGO PAGO, AS | $5,793 |
| TOM-MAC, INC. | WILLIS, TX | $5,647 |
| SERRALLES CONSTRUCTION CORP | COAMO, PR | $2,205 |
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OSHA interpretation letters
- OSHA's position on using a crawler crane that has been derated by the crane manufacturer. (2011-07-22)
Related parts of this rule
- 1926.1417(c)(1) 12 citations
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Frequently asked questions
What must be kept in the crane cab?
Procedures including rated capacities (load charts), recommended operating speeds, special hazard warnings, instructions and the operator's manual.
When must they be available?
At all times, for use by the operator.
What if the electronic load chart fails?
The operator must immediately cease operations or follow safe shut-down procedures until rated capacities are available.
About this page
Sources
- 29 CFR 1926.1417 (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.