Cranetech Inc has 2 OSHA inspections on record in New York, the first in 1986.
OSHA's last visit started on Apr 10, 2025 as a planned inspection, in Arkport.
Across those inspections OSHA issued 5 citation items: 5 serious.
OSHA proposed $4,495 in penalties. After settlements and reviews the total is $3,311, down 26%.
Most often, OSHA cited 1926.400, introduction (2 items).
For context, across all repair and personal services employers the median penalty per cited inspection since 2015 is $1,200. Cranetech Inc averages $2,411 over 1 cited inspection in that time.
1 inspection on this page followed a fatal incident.
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Watch this company8460 Oak Hill Road, Arkport, NY 14807 · Commercial and Industrial Machinery and Equipment (except Automotive and Electronic) Repair and Maintenance · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
| Citation and rule | Type | Proposed | Current | Issued | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Citation 1, item 1 29 CFR 1910.212(a)(1) · Machine guarding |
Serious | $3,215 | $2,411 | Jun 20, 2025 | Final |
E. Brighton Ave & E. Glen Ave., Syracuse, NY 13205 · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
Incident on May 31, 1986 (fatal): Electric shock - failure of lockout system
TWO EMPLOYEES WERE WORKING ON A CRANE CROSSOVER. THEY WERE TO REMOVE THE RUNWAY CONDUCTORS AND REPLACE THEM WITH A NEW INSULATED RUNWAY SYSTEM. ONE OF THE EMPLO YEES WAS ON A LADDER AT THE WEST END OF THE CROSSOVER, AND THE OTHER EMPLOYEE WA S ON A LADDER AT THE EAST END OF THE CROSSOVER. THE EMPLOYEE ON THE WEST END TES TED THE SOUTHERN-MOST RUNWAY CONDUCTOR AND FOUND IT TO BE DEENERGIZED. THE EMPLO YEE ON THE EAST SIDE OF THE CROSSOVER THEN PROCEEDED OVER THE TOP OF THE CRANE B EAM TO REMOVE TWO RUNWAY CONDUCTORS ON THE NORTH SIDE OF THE BEAM. THIS EMPLOYEE WAS ELECTROCUTED WHEN HE CONTACTED THE RUNWAY CONDUCTORS, WHICH WERE STILL ENER GIZED AT 240 VOLTS, 3-PHASE.
| Citation and rule | Type | Proposed | Current | Issued | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Citation 1, item 1a 29 CFR 1926.21(b)(2) · Construction safety training |
Serious | $640 | $450 | Oct 22, 1986 | Closed |
| Citation 1, item 1b 29 CFR 1926.400(c)(1) · Introduction |
Serious | $0 | $0 | Oct 22, 1986 | Closed |
| Citation 1, item 2a 29 CFR 1926.400(c)(2) · Introduction |
Serious | $640 | $450 | Oct 22, 1986 | Closed |
| Citation 1, item 2b 29 CFR 1926.402(c)(1) · Applicability |
Serious | $0 | $0 | Oct 22, 1986 | Closed |
Current text from the Code of Federal Regulations. Some citations were issued under older wording.
29 CFR 1910.212(a)(1)
(a) Machine guarding—(1) Types of guarding. One or more methods of machine guarding shall be provided to protect the operator and other employees in the machine area from hazards such as those created by point of operation, ingoing nip points, rotating parts, flying chips and sparks. Examples of guarding methods are—barrier guards, two-hand tripping devices, electronic safety devices, etc.
29 CFR 1926.21(b)(2)
(2) The employer shall instruct each employee in the recognition and avoidance of unsafe conditions and the regulations applicable to his work environment to control or eliminate any hazards or other exposure to illness or injury.
29 CFR 1926.400(c)(1)
(c) Safety-related maintenance and environmental considerations. Safety-related maintenance and environmental considerations are contained in §§ 1926.431 and 1926.432.
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