1926.1419(a)(2): Signals When Travel View Is Obstructed
A signal person is required when the equipment is traveling and the view in the direction of travel is obstructed.
Key takeaways
- 1926.1419(a)(2) is part of OSHA's construction standards (29 CFR Part 1926, Subpart CC).
- OSHA cited it 1 times in the last 3 years, in 1 inspections, with $10,372 in current penalties.
- 1 death is linked to inspections that cited this rule.
- Related part: 1926.1419(a) (4 citations).
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What this rule covers
29 CFR 1926.1419(a)(2) is one requirement inside 1926.1419 Signals—general requirements, 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
(2) When the equipment is traveling, the view in the direction of travel is obstructed. 1 citations
Source: eCFR, text current as of 2026-10-15. Read all of 1926.1419.
Injuries linked to this rule
1 death is linked to inspections where OSHA cited 1926.1419(a)(2).
At 3:00 p.m. on August 5, 2024, Employee #1, operating a mobile rough terrain crane, was driving along a gravel road when the crane slipped off the right sideof the road and rolled down an embankment into a pond. The crane's cab was crushed upon…
Where and how often it was cited
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OSHA interpretation letters
None exist. OSHA has not published a letter of interpretation for 1926.1419(a)(2).
Related parts of this rule
- 1926.1419(a) 4 citations
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Frequently asked questions
When is a signal person required during travel?
When the view in the direction of travel is obstructed.
Is this part of a longer list?
Yes, it is one of the conditions in 1926.1419(a) that require a signal person.
Who benefits?
The operator, who cannot see the direction of travel.
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Sources
- 29 CFR 1926.1419 (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.