1926.1425 Working Under Crane Loads: citations, penalties and recently cited employers
Data as of October 5, 2026 · citations issued Oct 5, 2025 to Oct 5, 2026
Where available, hoisting routes must be chosen to minimize employee exposure to loads overhead. While the operator is not moving a suspended load, no employee may be within the fall zone except those hooking, unhooking, or guiding the load or doing initial attachment to the structure. Specific rigging and qualification conditions apply when employees are allowed in the fall zone.
What the standard requires
- Use hoisting routes that minimize worker exposure
- Keep workers out of the fall zone of suspended loads
- Allow only employees engaged in hooking, guiding, or connecting near the load
- Ensure qualified riggers rig loads when workers are in the fall zone
Hazards it addresses
- Workers crushed by dropped loads
- Struck-by injuries from swinging loads
Cited in steel erection, precast installation, and general crane lifting operations.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1926.1425(e)(2) | 6 | 6 | $4,350 | |
| 1926.1425(c)(1) | Employees may be in the fall zone during connecting only under specified rigging and qualification conditions. | 5 | 5 | $3,972 |
| 1926.1425(c)(3) | Employees may be in the fall zone during connecting only under specified rigging and qualification conditions. | 3 | 3 | $3,547 |
| 1926.1425(b) | While a load is suspended and not moving, only employees performing specified tasks may be in the fall zone. | 2 | 2 | $14,069 |
| 1926.1425(e)(1) | 2 | 2 | $8,275 | |
| 1926.1425(c)(2) | Employees may be in the fall zone during connecting only under specified rigging and qualification conditions. | 1 | 1 | $5,958 |
| 1926.1425(d) | 1 | 1 | $2,838 |
Penalties
Across 20 alleged items, OSHA and state-plan offices proposed $146,688 in initial penalties. The current total in the public data is $144,776, 1% lower after settlements, contests and amendments.
By violation type: Serious 80%; Other-than-serious 20%.
Citations by state
| State | Inspections cited | Items | Initial penalties | Current penalties |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| New York | 4 | 4 | $20,097 | $24,467 |
| Texas | 4 | 5 | $51,400 | $63,455 |
| Delaware | 2 | 2 | $7,944 | $7,150 |
| Georgia | 2 | 2 | $15,888 | $15,888 |
| Ohio | 2 | 2 | $17,543 | $0 |
| Hawaii | 1 | 1 | $11,823 | $11,823 |
| New Hampshire | 1 | 2 | $5,676 | $5,676 |
| New Mexico | 1 | 1 | $11,588 | $11,588 |
| Rhode Island | 1 | 1 | $4,729 | $4,729 |
By industry
- Construction: 12 inspections
- Manufacturing: 2 inspections
- Administrative & waste services: 1 inspections
- Mining, oil & gas: 1 inspections
- Other services: 1 inspections
- Transportation & warehousing: 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Culver & Pierson, LLC | Long Neck, DE | Aug 4, 2026 | 1 | $3,972 | $3,178 | Informal settlement | osha.gov |
| Pot-Nets Homes, LLC | Long Neck, DE | Aug 4, 2026 | 1 | $3,972 | $3,972 | Final order | osha.gov |
| Sarens Projects USA LLC | Brooklyn, NY | Jul 31, 2026 | 1 | $0 | $9,268 | Informal settlement | osha.gov |
| Infinity Commercial and Industrial Concrete LLC | San Antonio, TX | Jul 30, 2026 | 1 | $14,895 | $10,400 | Informal settlementAbatement due Aug 25, 2026 | osha.gov |
| Mya Construction LLC | Monroe, OH | Jul 17, 2026 | 1 | $5,958 | $0 | Informal settlementAbatement due Aug 21, 2026 | osha.gov |
| Adisars, LLC | Jeffersonville, OH | Jun 18, 2026 | 1 | $11,585 | $0 | Informal settlement | osha.gov |
| Scheib Corporation | Albany, NY | Apr 15, 2026 | 1 | $11,585 | $8,109 | Informal settlementAbatement due Apr 21, 2026 | osha.gov |
| Dawson's Towing and Body Repair, Inc. | Albany, NY | Apr 13, 2026 | 1 | $4,965 | $4,965 | ContestedAbatement due Apr 17, 2026Contested Jun 18, 2026 | osha.gov |
| Qro Fabrication N Welding | Porter, TX | Feb 23, 2026 | 1 | $3,405 | $3,405 | Informal settlementAbatement due Mar 5, 2026 | osha.gov |
| McDermott, LLC | Sabine Pass, TX | Jan 30, 2026 | 2 | $16,550 | $33,100 | Informal settlementAbatement due Feb 26, 2026 | osha.gov |
| Kronos Carpentry Inc. | Pittsfield, NH | Jan 5, 2026 | 2 | $5,676 | $5,676 | Final orderAbatement due Jan 9, 2026 | osha.gov |
| APB Construction Corp. | Kapolei, HI | Jan 2, 2026 | 1 | $11,823 | $11,823 | Informal settlementAbatement due Jan 22, 2026 | osha.gov |
| Space Exploration Technologies Corp. | Brownsville, TX | Dec 18, 2025 | 1 | $16,550 | $16,550 | ContestedAbatement due Jan 7, 2026Contested Jan 14, 2026 | osha.gov |
| Well Water Solutions | Carlsbad, NM | Oct 31, 2025 | 1 | $11,588 | $11,588 | OpenAbatement due Nov 28, 2025Contest deadline ~Nov 24, 2025 (est.) | osha.gov |
| Joongwon Atlanta LLC | Ellabell, GA | Oct 21, 2025 | 1 | $3,972 | $3,972 | Final order | osha.gov |
| Great Star Plant, Inc. | Ellabell, GA | Oct 21, 2025 | 1 | $11,916 | $11,916 | Final order | osha.gov |
| South Shore Docks, Inc. | Hampton Bays, NY | Oct 7, 2025 | 1 | $3,547 | $2,125 | Informal settlementAbatement due Oct 27, 2025 | osha.gov |
| Cosmos Remodeling Corp. | North Providence, RI | Nov 21, 2025 | 1 | $4,729 | $4,729 | Final orderAbatement due Aug 6, 2025 | osha.gov |
Often cited together
- 1926.501 Fall Protection (5 shared inspections)
- 1926.21 Construction Safety Training (3 shared inspections)
- 1926.1412 Crane Inspections (2 shared inspections)
- 1926.503 Fall Protection Training (2 shared inspections)
- 1926.251 Rigging Equipment (2 shared inspections)
- 1926.1427 Crane Operator Certification (2 shared inspections)
- 1926.1428 Crane Signal Persons (2 shared inspections)
- 1926.20 Construction Safety Programs (2 shared inspections)
Questions
What does OSHA standard 1926.1425 require?
Where available, hoisting routes must be chosen to minimize employee exposure to loads overhead. While the operator is not moving a suspended load, no employee may be within the fall zone except those hooking, unhooking, or guiding the load or doing initial attachment to the structure. Specific rigging and qualification conditions apply when employees are allowed in the fall zone.
How often was 1926.1425 cited in the last 12 months?
In the public data as of October 5, 2026, 1926.1425 (Working Under Crane Loads) appeared in 18 inspections with citations issued between Oct 5, 2025 and Oct 5, 2026, covering 20 alleged violation items.
Which part of 1926.1425 is cited most?
1926.1425(e)(2) was the most-cited paragraph, with 6 items.
Which states cite 1926.1425 most often?
The most citations under 1926.1425 in this period were issued in New York, Texas, Delaware.
What is the typical penalty for a 1926.1425 violation?
The median initial (proposed) penalty per item was $4,847; the median current penalty after settlements and amendments was $4,847. Totals: $146,688 proposed, $144,776 current. Penalties vary by violation type, employer size and history, and State Plans set their own amounts.
Are 1926.1425 citations final?
Not necessarily. A citation is an allegation until it becomes a final order. 10% 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.