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29 C.F.R. 1910.179(j)(1)(ii): Inspection procedure for cranes in regular service is divided into two general classifications based upon the intervals at which inspection should be performed. The intervals in turn are dependent upon the nature of the critical components of the crane and the degree of their exposure to wear, deterioration, or malfunction. The two general classifications are herein designated as "frequent" and "periodic" with respective intervals between inspections as defined below: (a) Frequent Inspection - Daily to monthly intervals. (b) Periodic inspection - 1 to 12 months intervals. The employer did not conduct frequent and periodic inspections as defined by this section. (a) Mountain Reload LLC., at 1001 W 52nd Avenue, Denver, CO: On and preceding 6/10/2020, Mountain Reload employee operated a MiJack Products Inc model MJ40 rubber tire gantry crane to transport commodities from rail cars to temporary storage alongside the rail cars to temporary storage alongside the rail line. employees assisted in the transfer of commodities from the rail car to the ground. The documented disrepair of the crane included nonfunctioning horn and beacons, worn hoist cables with broken strands, broken safety latches on the hooks, a drive chain worn past the maximum wear point, and a steering hydraulic cylinder needing replacement. The employer did not conduct frequent and periodic inspections of the crane's components that would identify defects in safety equipment and critical equipment. This condition exposed employees assisting the crane operator to struck-by and suspended load hazards.