1926.1413(b): Monthly Crane Wire Rope Inspection
Each month, crane wire ropes must get an inspection done the same way as the shift inspection, including any defects the annual inspector said must be monitored. Ropes must not be used until the monthly inspection shows no corrective action is needed, and the inspection must be documented.
Key takeaways
- 1926.1413(b) is part of OSHA's construction standards (29 CFR Part 1926, Subpart CC).
- OSHA cited it 12 times in the last 3 years, in 10 inspections, with $16,820 in current penalties.
- 1 death is linked to inspections that cited this rule.
- Most citations: MI (4), MD (4), CT (1).
- Related part: 1926.1413(b)(1) (8 citations).
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What this rule covers
29 CFR 1926.1413(b) ("Monthly inspection") is one requirement inside 1926.1413 Wire rope—inspection, 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
(b) Monthly inspection. 12 citations
(1) Each month an inspection must be conducted in accordance with paragraph (a) (shift inspection) of this section. Open (b)(1) 8 citations
(2) The inspection must include any deficiencies that the qualified person who conducts the annual inspection determines under paragraph (c)(3)(ii) of this section must be monitored.
(3) Wire ropes on equipment must not be used until an inspection under this paragraph demonstrates that no corrective action under paragraph (a)(4) of this section is required.
(4) The inspection must be documented according to § 1926.1412(e)(3) (monthly inspection documentation). 4 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).
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
| Year | Citations |
|---|---|
| 2024 | 4 |
| 2025 | 5 |
| 2026 | 3 |
Top states: MI (4), MD (4), CT (1), GA (1), MN (1)
Largest penalties
| Employer | Location | Penalty for this rule |
|---|---|---|
| SPACE EXPLORATION TECHNOLOGIES CORP. | BROWNSVILLE, TX | $16,550 |
| 108285 - ELECTRO MECHANICAL CONTRACTING INC | MINNEAPOLIS, MN | $270 |
| A-N-J CONSTRUCTION | BRIGHTON, MI | $0 |
| SIGN DYNAMICS INC. | DANIELSON, CT | $0 |
| MERRITT MECHANICAL FABRICATORS, LLC | BRINSON, GA | $0 |
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OSHA interpretation letters
None exist. OSHA has not published a letter of interpretation for 1926.1413(b).
Related parts of this rule
- 1926.1413(b)(1) 8 citations
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Frequently asked questions
How is the monthly wire rope inspection done?
In accordance with the shift inspection in paragraph (a).
What extra items must the monthly inspection include?
Any deficiencies the qualified person from the annual inspection determined must be monitored.
Must the monthly inspection be documented?
Yes, according to 1926.1412(e)(3).
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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.