1926.1413(b)(1): Monthly Crane Inspection
Each month, an inspection of cranes and derricks must be done following the shift inspection requirements in paragraph (a).
Key takeaways
- 1926.1413(b)(1) is part of OSHA's construction standards (29 CFR Part 1926, Subpart CC).
- OSHA cited it 8 times in the last 3 years, in 8 inspections, with $270 in current penalties.
- 1 death is linked to inspections that cited this rule.
- Related part: 1926.1413(b) Monthly inspection (12 citations).
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What this rule covers
29 CFR 1926.1413(b)(1) is one requirement inside 1926.1413 Wire rope—inspection, 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
(1) Each month an inspection must be conducted in accordance with paragraph (a) (shift inspection) of this section. 8 citations
Source: eCFR, text current as of 2026-10-15. Read all of 1926.1413.
Injuries linked to this rule
1 death is linked to inspections where OSHA cited 1926.1413(b)(1).
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…
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 1926.1413(b)(1).
Related parts of this rule
- 1926.1413(b) Monthly inspection 12 citations
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Frequently asked questions
How often is the monthly inspection?
Each month.
What does it follow?
The shift inspection requirements in paragraph (a) of 1926.1413.
Is this in addition to shift inspections?
Yes. It is a monthly inspection done in accordance with the shift inspection.
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Sources
- 29 CFR 1926.1413 (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.