1910.180 Mobile Cranes: citations, penalties and recently cited employers
Data as of October 5, 2026 · citations issued Oct 5, 2025 to Oct 5, 2026
Covers crawler cranes, locomotive cranes, and truck cranes used in general industry operations. Each crane must have rated load capacity charts posted where the operator can see them, and cranes must be inspected frequently and periodically based on service conditions. The standard addresses testing, maintenance, rope inspection, safe load handling, and operating near electrical power lines, including minimum clearance distances from energized lines unless they are de-energized and grounded.
What the standard requires
- Post rated load capacity charts visible to the operator
- Inspect cranes frequently and periodically, keeping records
- Maintain clearance from energized overhead power lines
- Handle loads within rated capacity and keep people clear
Hazards it addresses
- Electrocution from power line contact
- Crane tip-overs
- Struck-by injuries from swinging or dropped loads
Cited in scrap and recycling yards, rail yards, and general industry maintenance operations using mobile 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1910.180(d)(6) | Inspection classification and frequency | 7 | 7 | $398 |
| 1910.180(d)(4) | Inspection classification and frequency | 3 | 3 | $0 |
| 1910.180(c)(1)(iv) | 2 | 2 | $4,468 | |
| 1910.180(d)(3) | Inspection classification and frequency | 2 | 2 | $8,606 |
| 1910.180(g)(1) | 2 | 2 | $2,482 | |
| 1910.180(h)(3)(i)(B) | Handling the load | 2 | 2 | $10,758 |
| 1910.180(h)(3)(iii)(B) | Handling the load | 2 | 2 | $8,275 |
| 1910.180(b)(3) | 1 | 1 | $1,200 | |
| 1910.180(c)(2) | 1 | 1 | $8,276 | |
| 1910.180(d)(3)(i) | Inspection classification and frequency | 1 | 1 | $5,674 |
| 1910.180(e)(2)(i) | 1 | 1 | $4,965 | |
| 1910.180(h)(1)(i) | Handling the load | 1 | 1 | $3,972 |
| 1910.180(h)(1)(ii) | Handling the load | 1 | 1 | $3,972 |
| 1910.180(h)(3)(i)(A) | Handling the load | 1 | 1 | $2,838 |
| 1910.180(h)(3)(iii)(A) | Handling the load | 1 | 1 | $11,585 |
Penalties
Across 31 alleged items, OSHA and state-plan offices proposed $171,360 in initial penalties. The current total in the public data is $116,618, 32% lower after settlements, contests and amendments.
By violation type: Serious 61%; Other-than-serious 39%.
Citations by state
| State | Inspections cited | Items | Initial penalties | Current penalties |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Florida | 2 | 4 | $64,972 | $40,147 |
| Massachusetts | 2 | 2 | $7,803 | $5,320 |
| Texas | 2 | 3 | $16,550 | $14,233 |
| Alabama | 1 | 4 | $11,916 | $11,916 |
| Connecticut | 1 | 3 | $5,676 | $2,838 |
| Illinois | 1 | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Maryland | 1 | 1 | $1,200 | $1,200 |
| Missouri | 1 | 1 | $8,276 | $4,965 |
| Montana | 1 | 3 | $18,914 | $13,240 |
| North Carolina | 1 | 4 | $19,860 | $19,860 |
| Ohio | 1 | 1 | $3,972 | $2,500 |
| Oregon | 1 | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Pennsylvania | 1 | 1 | $11,823 | $0 |
| Rhode Island | 1 | 1 | $398 | $398 |
By industry
- Administrative & waste services: 6 inspections
- Manufacturing: 2 inspections
- Utilities: 2 inspections
- Other services: 2 inspections
- Wholesale trade: 2 inspections
- Agriculture, forestry & fishing: 1 inspections
- Mining, oil & gas: 1 inspections
- Retail trade: 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Springfield Iron & Metal | Springfield, MO | Aug 21, 2026 | 1 | $8,276 | $4,965 | Informal settlementAbatement due Sep 17, 2026 | osha.gov |
| Alliance Irrigation, LLC | Hartley, TX | Aug 10, 2026 | 1 | $4,965 | $4,965 | ContestedAbatement due Sep 8, 2026Contested Aug 31, 2026 | osha.gov |
| Gulf Marine Repair Corporation | Tampa, FL | Aug 5, 2026 | 3 | $49,650 | $24,825 | Informal settlementAbatement due Aug 17, 2026 | osha.gov |
| Shennecossett Yacht Club Incorporated | Groton, CT | Aug 4, 2026 | 3 | $5,676 | $2,838 | Informal settlementAbatement due Sep 21, 2026 | osha.gov |
| Down to Earth Tree Service, LLC | Bay Village, OH | Jul 17, 2026 | 1 | $3,972 | $2,500 | Informal settlement | osha.gov |
| Earthcraft Landscape Supply Company, Incorporated | Coventry, RI | Jul 16, 2026 | 1 | $398 | $398 | ContestedAbatement due Aug 31, 2026Contested Aug 10, 2026 | osha.gov |
| Strategic Land Management, LLC | Phenix City, AL | Jun 22, 2026 | 4 | $11,916 | $11,916 | Final order | osha.gov |
| JSK Tree Care LLC | Cotuit, MA | May 27, 2026 | 1 | $2,838 | $2,838 | Final orderAbatement due Jun 25, 2026 | osha.gov |
| Newcomb's Tree Service LLC | Norwell, MA | Aug 25, 2026 | 1 | $4,965 | $2,482 | Informal settlementAbatement due Jun 22, 2026 | osha.gov |
| Medico Construction Equipment, Inc. | Upper Black Eddy, PA | Apr 13, 2026 | 1 | $11,823 | $0 | Informal settlementAbatement due Jun 8, 2026 | osha.gov |
| Burns Tree and Crane, LLC | Horse Shoe, NC | Apr 8, 2026 | 4 | $19,860 | $19,860 | ContestedAbatement due Apr 16, 2026Contested Apr 9, 2026 | osha.gov |
| Gaston Tree Debris Recycling, LLC | Orlando, FL | Apr 1, 2026 | 1 | $15,322 | $15,322 | Informal settlementAbatement due May 18, 2026 | osha.gov |
| High Desert Truss LLC | Silver Lake, OR | Mar 26, 2026 | 2 | $0 | $0 | Final orderAbatement due Apr 7, 2026 | osha.gov |
| Kenyon-Noble Lumber Company | Big Sky, MT | Mar 9, 2026 | 3 | $18,914 | $13,240 | Informal settlementAbatement due Apr 2, 2026 | osha.gov |
| Allegany Scrap, Inc. | Cumberland, MD | Dec 10, 2025 | 1 | $1,200 | $1,200 | Formal settlementAbatement due Jan 14, 2026Contested Jan 5, 2026 | osha.gov |
| Village of Ottawa - Waste Water Treatment | Ottawa, IL | Nov 6, 2025 | 1 | $0 | $0 | Final orderAbatement due Dec 12, 2025 | osha.gov |
| Goldsmith Unit Services, LLC | Garden City, TX | Oct 28, 2025 | 2 | $11,585 | $9,268 | Informal settlementAbatement due Nov 19, 2025 | osha.gov |
Often cited together
- 1910.184 Rigging Slings (4 shared inspections)
- 1910.132 PPE General Requirements (3 shared inspections)
- 1904.39 Severe Injury Reporting (2 shared inspections)
- 1910.212 Machine Guarding (2 shared inspections)
- 1910.147 Lockout/Tagout (2 shared inspections)
- 1910.135 Head Protection (2 shared inspections)
- 1910.30 Fall Hazard Training (1 shared inspections)
- 1910.27 Scaffolds & Rope Descent (1 shared inspections)
Questions
What does OSHA standard 1910.180 require?
Covers crawler cranes, locomotive cranes, and truck cranes used in general industry operations. Each crane must have rated load capacity charts posted where the operator can see them, and cranes must be inspected frequently and periodically based on service conditions. The standard addresses testing, maintenance, rope inspection, safe load handling, and operating near electrical power lines, including minimum clearance distances from energized lines unless they are de-energized and grounded.
How often was 1910.180 cited in the last 12 months?
In the public data as of October 5, 2026, 1910.180 (Mobile Cranes) appeared in 17 inspections with citations issued between Oct 5, 2025 and Oct 5, 2026, covering 31 alleged violation items.
Which part of 1910.180 is cited most?
1910.180(d)(6) was the most-cited paragraph, with 7 items: Inspection classification and frequency
Which states cite 1910.180 most often?
The most citations under 1910.180 in this period were issued in Florida, Massachusetts, Texas.
What is the typical penalty for a 1910.180 violation?
The median initial (proposed) penalty per item was $3,972; the median current penalty after settlements and amendments was $2,838. Totals: $171,360 proposed, $116,618 current. Penalties vary by violation type, employer size and history, and State Plans set their own amounts.
Are 1910.180 citations final?
Not necessarily. A citation is an allegation until it becomes a final order. 23% 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.