Mission
The purpose of the Crane Operator Board of Examiners is to safeguard public safety by verifying the skills and qualifications of crane operator license applicants and assisting the Commissioner in maintaining professional standards.
The Board executes this function by reviewing the exams, experience, and skills required for a crane operator license. Additionally, the Commissioner of Labor can suspend, revoke, or deny renewal of certificates, and the Board assists in this process by holding hearings and reporting their findings to the Commissioner.
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Upcoming Events
Next Meeting
September 2, 2026
Future Meeting Dates
TBD
Member Information
The members serve without salary or other compensation. They are eligible for reimbursement for qualifying expenses incurred in the performance of their duties.
| Member Name | Title, Organization | Qualification | County of Residence | 2024 Expenses | 2025 Expenses | 2026 Expenses |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kirk Fisher | Program Manager (Retired), NYSDOL | Public Representative | Schenectady | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| Theron Hogle | Manager (Retired), Upstate NY Operating Engineers Local 158 | Certified Crane Operator | Oswego | $2,633.42 | $1,945.05 | $2,500.00 |
| John Dillion | Certified Operator, Tioga Construction | Crane Owner | Herkimer | $1,656.75 | $758.50 | $1,500.00 |
| Jeff Loughlin | Business Manager, International Union of Operating Engineers Local 137 | Certified Crane Operator | Westchester | $1,564.36 | $755.50 | $1,500.00 |
| Vincent Rapacciuolo | Deputy Director of DOSH, NYSDOL | NYSDOL | Rensselaer | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| Rudy Goetz | Supervising Safety and Health Inspector | NYSDOL | Onondaga | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| Raygo Veneable | Supervising Safety and Health Inspector | NYSDOL | Westchester | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| Kevin Klug | Supervising Safety and Health Inspector | NYSDOL | Suffolk | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| Brian Koch | Supervising Safety and Health Inspector | NYSDOL | Erie | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
The Commissioner may appoint an examining board which shall consist of at least three members, at least one of whom shall be a crane operator who holds a valid certificate of competence issued by the commissioner, and at least one of whom shall be a representative of crane owners.
Primary Contact
- Vincent Rapacciuolo Deputy Director of DOSH Email: [email protected], Contact: (518) 457-3530