1926.1430(e): Training on Crush and Pinch Points
Employers must train each employee who works with crane equipment to keep clear of holes, crush and pinch points, and the hazards covered in 1926.1424 (Work area control).
Key takeaways
- 1926.1430(e) is part of OSHA's construction standards (29 CFR Part 1926, Subpart CC).
- OSHA cited it 2 times in the last 3 years, in 2 inspections, with $19,196 in current penalties.
- 1 death is linked to inspections that cited this rule.
- Free 5-minute toolbox talk for your crew below.
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What this rule covers
29 CFR 1926.1430(e) ("Crush/pinch points") is one requirement inside 1926.1430 Training, 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
(e) Crush/pinch points. The employer must train each employee who works with the equipment to keep clear of holes, and crush/pinch points and the hazards addressed in § 1926.1424 (Work area control). 2 citations
Source: eCFR, text current as of 2026-10-15. Read all of 1926.1430.
Injuries linked to this rule
1 death is linked to inspections where OSHA cited 1926.1430(e).
At 10:00 a.m. on June 5, 2024, an employee working as a pipefitter for a construction contractor was installing an exhaust stack for a turbine engine. Acoworker (the rigger) instructed the employee to begin applying gasket and adhesive material before the load was fully landed…
Where and how often it was cited
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OSHA interpretation letters
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Frequently asked questions
Who must get this training?
Each employee who works with the equipment.
What must they keep clear of?
Holes, crush/pinch points and the hazards addressed in 1926.1424 (Work area control).
Is this for operators only?
No. It covers each employee who works with the equipment.
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Sources
- 29 CFR 1926.1430 (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.