1926.1412(e): Monthly Crane Inspections
Each month cranes are in service, they must get an inspection following the shift inspection requirements, and equipment cannot be used until the inspection shows no corrective action is needed. The employer must document the items checked, results, inspector's name and signature, and date, and keep the record for at least three months.
Key takeaways
- 1926.1412(e) is part of OSHA's construction standards (29 CFR Part 1926, Subpart CC).
- OSHA cited it 44 times in the last 3 years, in 39 inspections, with $34,458 in current penalties.
- 2 deaths are linked to inspections that cited this rule.
- Most citations: GA (6), SD (5), MI (5).
- Related part: 1926.1412(e)(1) (24 citations).
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What this rule covers
29 CFR 1926.1412(e) ("Monthly") is one requirement inside 1926.1412 Inspections, an OSHA construction standard (Part 1926, Subpart CC). It includes 7 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
(e) Monthly. 44 citations
(1) Each month the equipment is in service it must be inspected in accordance with paragraph (d) of this section (each shift). Open (e)(1) 24 citations
(2) Equipment must not be used until an inspection under this paragraph demonstrates that no corrective action under paragraphs (d)(2) and (3) of this section is required. 2 citations
(3) Documentation. Open (e)(3) 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
2 deaths are linked to inspections where OSHA cited 1926.1412(e).
At 10:39 a.m. on July 2, 2024, a custom-fabricated lifting accessory was being used to lift a new roof structure for a grain bin into place. Employees onsite were in the process of bolting the structure when the lifting accessory failed. Employee #1 was working…
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Unlock with Purple BeltWhere and how often it was cited
| Year | Citations |
|---|---|
| 2023 | 6 |
| 2024 | 17 |
| 2025 | 18 |
| 2026 | 3 |
Top states: GA (6), SD (5), MI (5), NC (5), MD (4)
Largest penalties
| Employer | Location | Penalty for this rule |
|---|---|---|
| BALFOUR BEATTY CONSTRUCTION, LLC | ATLANTA, GA | $5,000 |
| NO LIMIT LIFTING AND LOGISTICS LLC | NEW YORK, NY | $4,839 |
| C&D SERVICES, LLC | PARKSTON, SD | $4,256 |
| SIGN DYNAMICS INC. | DANIELSON, CT | $3,687 |
| 156567 - SOSA CRANE SERVICES LLC | LELAND, NC | $2,250 |
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OSHA interpretation letters
None exist. OSHA has not published a letter of interpretation for 1926.1412(e).
Related parts of this rule
- 1926.1412(e)(1) 24 citations
- 1926.1412(e)(3) Documentation 18 citations
- 1926.1412(e)(3)(i) 14 citations
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Frequently asked questions
What does the monthly crane inspection cover?
It is done in accordance with the each-shift inspection in paragraph (d).
What must be documented?
The items checked, results, and the name and signature of the inspector and the date.
How long must monthly inspection records be kept?
A minimum of three months.
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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 2026-10-19
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