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Crane inspection report

Aug 20, 2026

Record

CompanySample company (fictional)
TradeCrane & Hoist
InspectionAug 20, 2026

Crane

Unit IDUN-4137
TypeUnder-running bridge
Rated capacity8 tons
ManufacturerTollin Industrial
Serial numberSE-4137
Periodic interval12 months
Frequent inspection interval9 days
Last frequent inspectionAug 18, 2026
Last monthly hook recordAug 18, 2026
Standby craneNo
Location in buildingLoading dock

Inspection

ScheduledAug 20, 2026
CompletedAug 20, 2026
StatusCompleted

Periodic

Hooks: cracks, deformation, throat opening, twistPass
Wire rope: broken wires, kinks, corrosion, reduced diameterFail
Hoist and trolley brakes holdPass
Upper limit switch tripsPass
Load chain or sheaves: wear and damagePass
Pendant controls and markings legiblePass
Rated capacity marked and legiblePass
Structure, drums and sheaves examinedPass

Frequent

Operating mechanisms: visual check for adjustment and wearPass
Hooks: visual check for damagePass
Hydraulic and air lines: leaks and damagePass

Return to service

Idle period recorded; complete inspection done before use if idle over 6 monthsPass
Standby crane: last inspection within the half-yearPass

Readings

ReadingValueResult
Hook throat opening over nominal
29 CFR 1910.179 hook defect limits (eCFR) (https://www.ecfr.gov/api/renderer/v1/content/enhanced/current/title-29?part=1910&section=1910.179), checked 2026-10-28		9 %Pass
Hook twist from plane of unbent hook
29 CFR 1910.179 hook defect limits (eCFR) (https://www.ecfr.gov/api/renderer/v1/content/enhanced/current/title-29?part=1910&section=1910.179), checked 2026-10-28		6 degreesPass

Photos

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Findings

SeverityFindingStatus
Remove from serviceWire rope: broken wires, kinks, corrosion, reduced diameter. Failed at this inspection.Open

Signature

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Next due

Frequent inspection
29 CFR 1910.179 frequent inspection (eCFR) (https://www.ecfr.gov/api/renderer/v1/content/enhanced/current/title-29?part=1910&section=1910.179), checked 2026-10-28		Aug 27, 2026Set by your contract
Monthly hook and chain inspection record
29 CFR 1910.179 hooks, monthly record (eCFR) (https://www.ecfr.gov/api/renderer/v1/content/enhanced/current/title-29?part=1910&section=1910.179), checked 2026-10-28		Sep 18, 2026Set by rule
Periodic inspection
29 CFR 1910.179 periodic inspection (Cornell LII) (https://www.law.cornell.edu/cfr/text/29/1910.179), checked 2026-10-28		Sep 25, 2027Set by rule