1926.1412 Crane Inspections: citations, penalties and recently cited employers
Data as of October 5, 2026 · citations issued Oct 5, 2025 to Oct 5, 2026
Cranes and derricks used in construction must undergo a series of inspections, including after modifications or repairs, after assembly, at the start of each shift, monthly, and annually. Shift and monthly inspections are done by a competent person, while the annual comprehensive inspection is done by a qualified person. Deficiencies that create a safety hazard must be corrected before the equipment is used, and certain inspections must be documented.
What the standard requires
- Have a competent person inspect equipment each shift
- Conduct and document monthly inspections
- Have a qualified person perform an annual comprehensive inspection
- Remove equipment from service until safety deficiencies are corrected
Hazards it addresses
- Crane collapse and boom failure
- Dropped loads from defective components
Cited among crane rental companies and contractors using mobile and tower cranes.
Plain-language summary written for this site; it is not the regulatory text and not legal advice. Read the official text at eCFR.
Citations by month
Inspections with citations issued, by month of issuance. Hatched months are incomplete: citations reach the public data about a month after issuance.
Most-cited paragraphs
| Paragraph | What it covers | Items | Inspections | Median initial penalty |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1926.1412(f)(1) | Annual/comprehensive: a qualified person must inspect the equipment at least every 12 months. | 13 | 13 | $1,020 |
| 1926.1412(d)(1) | Each shift: a competent person must visually inspect the equipment before and during use. | 6 | 6 | $1,351 |
| 1926.1412(e)(1) | Monthly: inspections must be performed and documented. | 4 | 4 | $199 |
| 1926.1412(f)(7) | Annual/comprehensive: a qualified person must inspect the equipment at least every 12 months. | 3 | 3 | $0 |
| 1926.1412(e)(3)(i) | Monthly: inspections must be performed and documented. | 2 | 2 | $0 |
| 1926.1412(f)(2) | Annual/comprehensive: a qualified person must inspect the equipment at least every 12 months. | 2 | 2 | $8,275 |
| 1926.1412(a)(1) | 1 | 1 | $398 | |
| 1926.1412(b)(1) | 1 | 1 | $16,550 | |
| 1926.1412(c)(1) | 1 | 1 | $14,895 | |
| 1926.1412(d)(1)(v) | Each shift: a competent person must visually inspect the equipment before and during use. | 1 | 1 | $398 |
| 1926.1412(d)(2) | Each shift: a competent person must visually inspect the equipment before and during use. | 1 | 1 | $16,550 |
| 1926.1412(e)(3) | Monthly: inspections must be performed and documented. | 1 | 1 | $3,547 |
| 1926.1412(f)(5) | Annual/comprehensive: a qualified person must inspect the equipment at least every 12 months. | 1 | 1 | $10,000 |
| 1926.1412(k) | 1 | 1 | $0 |
Penalties
Across 38 alleged items, OSHA and state-plan offices proposed $147,291 in initial penalties. The current total in the public data is $131,466, 11% lower after settlements, contests and amendments.
By violation type: Serious 55%; Other-than-serious 34%; Repeat 8%; Willful 3%.
Citations by state
| State | Inspections cited | Items | Initial penalties | Current penalties |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Michigan | 7 | 7 | $500 | $500 |
| North Carolina | 4 | 6 | $4,310 | $4,310 |
| Florida | 2 | 2 | $8,276 | $3,310 |
| Georgia | 2 | 4 | $15,493 | $15,493 |
| Texas | 2 | 6 | $50,446 | $50,446 |
| Alaska | 1 | 1 | $10,000 | $5,792 |
| Massachusetts | 1 | 1 | $2,838 | $1,000 |
| Nevada | 1 | 1 | $8,038 | $8,038 |
| New York | 1 | 2 | $3,547 | $2,125 |
| Ohio | 1 | 1 | $11,585 | $8,500 |
| Rhode Island | 1 | 2 | $398 | $398 |
| Tennessee | 1 | 1 | $1,050 | $1,050 |
| Utah | 1 | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Virginia | 1 | 1 | $1,020 | $714 |
By industry
- Construction: 17 inspections
- Manufacturing: 4 inspections
- Administrative & waste services: 3 inspections
- Real estate & rental: 2 inspections
- Other services: 1 inspections
Recently cited establishments
About these records. Citations list alleged violations and proposed penalties. Employers can contest them, and many are reduced or withdrawn in settlement. Each row shows the original and the current penalty and a status label derived from the public data as of October 5, 2026. Check the linked osha.gov page for the official record.
| Establishment | Location | Issued | Alleged items | Initial penalty | Current penalty | Status and deadlines | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gppc Inc. | Saipan, MP | Aug 19, 2026 | 2 | $29,790 | $29,790 | Final orderAbatement due Sep 8, 2026 | osha.gov |
| Acco Engineered Systems Inc. | Sparks, NV | Aug 10, 2026 | 1 | $8,038 | $8,038 | Final order | osha.gov |
| Hayward Construction Group, LLC | Saint Augustine, FL | Aug 7, 2026 | 1 | $8,276 | $3,310 | Informal settlement | osha.gov |
| Clean Cuts Trees, LLC | Pleasant View, UT | Jul 31, 2026 | 1 | $0 | $0 | Final order | osha.gov |
| OB Tree Service, Inc. | Brockton, MA | Jul 24, 2026 | 1 | $2,838 | $1,000 | Informal settlementAbatement due Oct 15, 2026 | osha.gov |
| Mid-State Construction Co., Inc. | Monterey, TN | Jul 16, 2026 | 1 | $1,050 | $1,050 | Informal settlementAbatement due Jul 31, 2026 | osha.gov |
| D Crane Rental LLC | Mason, OH | May 28, 2026 | 1 | $11,585 | $8,500 | Formal settlementAbatement due Sep 4, 2026Contested Jun 9, 2026 | osha.gov |
| Toledo Construction - Framing, LLC | Summerfield, NC | May 15, 2026 | 2 | $0 | $0 | Informal settlementAbatement due May 19, 2026 | osha.gov |
| Pytleski Finish Carpentry | Petoskey, MI | May 7, 2026 | 1 | $0 | $0 | Final orderAbatement due May 27, 2026 | osha.gov |
| Pytleski Brothers Building Incorporated | Petoskey, MI | May 7, 2026 | 1 | $0 | $0 | Final orderAbatement due May 27, 2026 | osha.gov |
| Sanilac Steel, Inc. | Brighton, MI | Apr 29, 2026 | 1 | $0 | $0 | Final order | osha.gov |
| Remote Alaska Solutions Inc. | Nikiski, AK | Apr 21, 2026 | 1 | $10,000 | $5,792 | Informal settlementAbatement due May 15, 2026 | osha.gov |
| Aqcc Framing Contractors Inc. | Angier, NC | Apr 2, 2026 | 1 | $0 | $0 | Final orderAbatement due Apr 6, 2026 | osha.gov |
| Anytime Hoisting Service Inc. | Saint Clair Shores, MI | Mar 26, 2026 | 1 | $0 | $0 | ContestedAbatement due Apr 14, 2026Contested May 6, 2026 | osha.gov |
| Safety Contractors, Inc. | Jacksonville, FL | Mar 11, 2026 | 1 | $0 | $0 | Informal settlement | osha.gov |
| Petoskey Crane Service, Inc. | Harbor Springs, MI | Mar 4, 2026 | 1 | $0 | $0 | Final orderAbatement due Mar 23, 2026 | osha.gov |
| Name withheld (individual) | Wilsons Mills, NC | Jun 12, 2026 | 1 | $3,310 | $3,310 | Final orderAbatement due Feb 3, 2026 | osha.gov |
| Western Welding and Development, LLC | El Paso, TX | Jan 20, 2026 | 2 | $796 | $796 | Final order | osha.gov |
| Emtz Framing LLC | Powder Springs, GA | Jan 15, 2026 | 1 | $266 | $266 | Final orderAbatement due Feb 13, 2026 | osha.gov |
| Cranston Crane LLC | Providence, RI | Dec 30, 2025 | 2 | $398 | $398 | Formal settlementAbatement due Feb 17, 2026Contested Mar 2, 2026 | osha.gov |
| Space Exploration Technologies Corp. | Brownsville, TX | Dec 18, 2025 | 4 | $49,650 | $49,650 | ContestedAbatement due Jan 7, 2026Contested Jan 14, 2026 | osha.gov |
| Name withheld (individual) | Flowery Branch, GA | Dec 15, 2025 | 3 | $15,227 | $15,227 | Final orderAbatement due Jan 12, 2026 | osha.gov |
| Zupin Crane, LLC | Williamsburg, MI | Dec 4, 2025 | 1 | $500 | $500 | Final orderAbatement due Dec 23, 2025 | osha.gov |
| E C Korneffel Co. | Burton, MI | Nov 17, 2025 | 1 | $0 | $0 | Final order | osha.gov |
| South Shore Docks, Inc. | Hampton Bays, NY | Oct 7, 2025 | 2 | $3,547 | $2,125 | Informal settlementAbatement due Oct 27, 2025 | osha.gov |
| Hoist & Crane LLC | Suffolk, VA | Oct 6, 2025 | 1 | $1,020 | $714 | Informal settlementAbatement due Nov 24, 2025 | osha.gov |
| Triad Tree Pro Services, LLC | High Point, NC | Nov 4, 2025 | 2 | $1,000 | $1,000 | Final orderAbatement due Jul 10, 2025 | osha.gov |
Often cited together
- 1926.1427 Crane Operator Certification (8 shared inspections)
- 1926.1413 Crane Wire Rope Inspection (6 shared inspections)
- 1926.1424 Crane Swing Radius (5 shared inspections)
- 1926.501 Fall Protection (4 shared inspections)
- 1926.1408 Crane Power Line Safety (3 shared inspections)
- 1926.100 Hard Hats (3 shared inspections)
- 1926.1428 Crane Signal Persons (3 shared inspections)
- 1903.19 Abatement Verification (2 shared inspections)
Questions
What does OSHA standard 1926.1412 require?
Cranes and derricks used in construction must undergo a series of inspections, including after modifications or repairs, after assembly, at the start of each shift, monthly, and annually. Shift and monthly inspections are done by a competent person, while the annual comprehensive inspection is done by a qualified person. Deficiencies that create a safety hazard must be corrected before the equipment is used, and certain inspections must be documented.
How often was 1926.1412 cited in the last 12 months?
In the public data as of October 5, 2026, 1926.1412 (Crane Inspections) appeared in 27 inspections with citations issued between Oct 5, 2025 and Oct 5, 2026, covering 38 alleged violation items.
Which part of 1926.1412 is cited most?
1926.1412(f)(1) was the most-cited paragraph, with 13 items: Annual/comprehensive: a qualified person must inspect the equipment at least every 12 months.
Which states cite 1926.1412 most often?
The most citations under 1926.1412 in this period were issued in Michigan, North Carolina, Florida.
What is the typical penalty for a 1926.1412 violation?
The median initial (proposed) penalty per item was $449; the median current penalty after settlements and amendments was $449. Totals: $147,291 proposed, $131,466 current. Penalties vary by violation type, employer size and history, and State Plans set their own amounts.
Are 1926.1412 citations final?
Not necessarily. A citation is an allegation until it becomes a final order. 21% of these items were contested, and many others were changed in settlements. Each listing shows its current status and a link to the official record.