1926.1424 Crane Swing Radius: citations, penalties and recently cited employers
Data as of October 5, 2026 · citations issued Oct 5, 2025 to Oct 5, 2026
Where accessible areas within the swing radius of a crane's rotating superstructure could pinch or crush workers, the employer must train employees on the hazard and mark or barricade the area. Before rotating the superstructure, the operator must be warned if anyone is in the hazard area, and when the area is entered the equipment must not be rotated until the operator confirms it is clear.
What the standard requires
- Train workers about the swing radius hazard
- Erect barricades or warning lines around the swing area
- Confirm the area is clear before rotating the superstructure
- Mark or barricade areas where equipment is close to fixed objects
Hazards it addresses
- Crushing between the counterweight and fixed objects
- Struck-by injuries from rotating equipment
Cited at construction sites with mobile cranes, particularly in confined urban job areas.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1926.1424(a)(2) | Employer must train employees on the hazard areas and mark their boundaries with control lines, warning lines, railings, or similar barriers. | 5 | 5 | $0 |
| 1926.1424(a)(2)(ii) | Employer must train employees on the hazard areas and mark their boundaries with control lines, warning lines, railings, or similar barriers. | 5 | 5 | $398 |
| 1926.1424(a)(2)(i) | Employer must train employees on the hazard areas and mark their boundaries with control lines, warning lines, railings, or similar barriers. | 3 | 3 | $4,256 |
Penalties
Across 13 alleged items, OSHA and state-plan offices proposed $32,180 in initial penalties. The current total in the public data is $27,002, 16% lower after settlements, contests and amendments.
By violation type: Serious 46%; Other-than-serious 46%; Repeat 8%.
Citations by state
| State | Inspections cited | Items | Initial penalties | Current penalties |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Michigan | 5 | 5 | $500 | $500 |
| Rhode Island | 3 | 5 | $8,272 | $5,559 |
| Georgia | 1 | 1 | $9,930 | $9,930 |
| Ohio | 1 | 1 | $4,965 | $2,500 |
| Texas | 1 | 1 | $8,513 | $8,513 |
By industry
- Construction: 10 inspections
- Real estate & rental: 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Name withheld (individual) | East Providence, RI | Jul 15, 2026 | 2 | $4,256 | $1,702 | Informal settlementAbatement due Aug 28, 2026 | osha.gov |
| American Roofing | Mason, OH | Jun 5, 2026 | 1 | $4,965 | $2,500 | Informal settlementAbatement due Jul 10, 2026 | osha.gov |
| Pytleski Brothers Building Incorporated | Petoskey, MI | May 7, 2026 | 1 | $0 | $0 | Final orderAbatement due May 27, 2026 | osha.gov |
| Pytleski Finish Carpentry | Petoskey, MI | May 7, 2026 | 1 | $0 | $0 | Final orderAbatement due May 27, 2026 | osha.gov |
| Water's Edge Contracting LLC | Harbor Springs, MI | Mar 4, 2026 | 1 | $0 | $0 | Informal settlementAbatement due Mar 23, 2026 | osha.gov |
| Petoskey Crane Service, Inc. | Harbor Springs, MI | Mar 4, 2026 | 1 | $0 | $0 | Final orderAbatement due Mar 23, 2026 | osha.gov |
| T Morales Company Electric & Controls, Ltd. | Austin, TX | Feb 27, 2026 | 1 | $8,513 | $8,513 | ContestedAbatement due Mar 25, 2026Contested Mar 24, 2026 | osha.gov |
| Emtz Framing LLC | Powder Springs, GA | Jan 15, 2026 | 1 | $9,930 | $9,930 | Final orderAbatement due Feb 13, 2026 | osha.gov |
| Gma S Constructions & Renovations LLC | Providence, RI | Dec 30, 2025 | 2 | $3,618 | $3,618 | Final orderAbatement due Feb 17, 2026 | osha.gov |
| Zupin Crane, LLC | Williamsburg, MI | Dec 4, 2025 | 1 | $500 | $500 | Final orderAbatement due Dec 23, 2025 | osha.gov |
| Christian Construction Inc. | Cranston, RI | Nov 30, 2025 | 1 | $398 | $239 | Informal settlementAbatement due Jan 16, 2026 | osha.gov |
Often cited together
- 1926.501 Fall Protection (6 shared inspections)
- 1926.1412 Crane Inspections (5 shared inspections)
- 1926.100 Hard Hats (4 shared inspections)
- 1926.503 Fall Protection Training (3 shared inspections)
- 1926.403 Electrical Equipment Installation (3 shared inspections)
- 1926.102 Eye and Face Protection (3 shared inspections)
- 1926.1413 Crane Wire Rope Inspection (3 shared inspections)
- 1926.1428 Crane Signal Persons (2 shared inspections)
Questions
What does OSHA standard 1926.1424 require?
Where accessible areas within the swing radius of a crane's rotating superstructure could pinch or crush workers, the employer must train employees on the hazard and mark or barricade the area. Before rotating the superstructure, the operator must be warned if anyone is in the hazard area, and when the area is entered the equipment must not be rotated until the operator confirms it is clear.
How often was 1926.1424 cited in the last 12 months?
In the public data as of October 5, 2026, 1926.1424 (Crane Swing Radius) appeared in 11 inspections with citations issued between Oct 5, 2025 and Oct 5, 2026, covering 13 alleged violation items.
Which part of 1926.1424 is cited most?
1926.1424(a)(2) was the most-cited paragraph, with 5 items: Employer must train employees on the hazard areas and mark their boundaries with control lines, warning lines, railings, or similar barriers.
Which states cite 1926.1424 most often?
The most citations under 1926.1424 in this period were issued in Michigan, Rhode Island, Georgia.
What is the typical penalty for a 1926.1424 violation?
The median initial (proposed) penalty per item was $398; the median current penalty after settlements and amendments was $239. Totals: $32,180 proposed, $27,002 current. Penalties vary by violation type, employer size and history, and State Plans set their own amounts.
Are 1926.1424 citations final?
Not necessarily. A citation is an allegation until it becomes a final order. 8% 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.