1926.1412(e)(3): Crane Inspection Records
Employers who conduct the crane inspection must document the items checked, the results, and the name and signature of the person who did the inspection, along with the date. This document must be kept for a minimum of three months.
Key takeaways
- 1926.1412(e)(3) is part of OSHA's construction standards (29 CFR Part 1926, Subpart CC).
- OSHA cited it 18 times in the last 3 years, in 18 inspections, with $8,390 in current penalties.
- 1 death is linked to inspections that cited this rule.
- Most citations: SD (4), AZ (2), MD (2).
- Related part: 1926.1412(e) Monthly (44 citations).
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What this rule covers
29 CFR 1926.1412(e)(3) ("Documentation") is one requirement inside 1926.1412 Inspections, an OSHA construction standard (Part 1926, Subpart CC). It includes 4 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
(3) Documentation. 18 citations
(i) The following information must be documented and maintained by the employer that conducts the inspection: Open (e)(3)(i) 14 citations
(A) The items checked and the results of the inspection. 2 citations
(B) The name and signature of the person who conducted the inspection and the date.
(ii) This document must be retained for a minimum of three months.
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)(3).
At 4:30 p.m. on April 4, 2024, an employee working for building contractor on a multifamily residential project was waiting to start the crane climbing process to the platform when a cable snapped. The employee died when he fell over 30 stories (320 feet) to…
Where and how often it was cited
| Year | Citations |
|---|---|
| 2023 | 4 |
| 2024 | 3 |
| 2025 | 10 |
| 2026 | 1 |
Top states: SD (4), AZ (2), MD (2), WY (1), FL (1)
Largest penalties
| Employer | Location | Penalty for this rule |
|---|---|---|
| C&D SERVICES, LLC | PARKSTON, SD | $4,256 |
| SOUTH SHORE DOCKS, INC. | HAMPTON BAYS, NY | $2,125 |
| CPX2023XRS480X0081 - VALLEY CRANE SERVICE LLC | TUCSON, AZ | $2,009 |
| KENT LUNDINE | BILL, WY | $0 |
| URX2023XJL680X0006 - DC CRANE LLC | TUCSON, AZ | $0 |
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OSHA interpretation letters
None exist. OSHA has not published a letter of interpretation for 1926.1412(e)(3).
Related parts of this rule
- 1926.1412(e) Monthly 44 citations
- 1926.1412(e)(1) 24 citations
- 1926.1412(e)(3)(i) 14 citations
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Frequently asked questions
What must a crane inspection record show?
The items checked and results, plus the name and signature of the inspector and the date.
How long are the records kept?
For a minimum of three months.
Who keeps the record?
The employer that conducts the inspection.
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 2026-10-19
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.