Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 001 Hazard:

OSH ACT of 1970 Section (5)(a)(1):The employer did not furnish employment and a place of employment which were free from recognized hazards that were causing or likely to cause death or serious physical harm to employees: Employee(s) engaged in material handling operations on or about April 1, 2024 located at or about 120 East Deborah Avenue, Fremont, Nebraska were exposed to struck-by/crushing hazards in the event of a forklift tip-over and ejection from the operators seat where safety belts were not worn. AMONG OTHER METHODS, FEASIBLE AND ACCEPTABLE ABATEMENT METHODS INCLUDE BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO: 1. Ensure employees wear seatbelts properly as indicated by operator's manual in addition, ASME B56.1-1993, Part III, Section 7.39 (a) states " "Counterbalanced, center control, high lift trucks that have a sit-down, non-elevating operator position shall have a restraint device, system, or enclosure that is intended to assist the operator in reducing the risk of entrapment of the operator's head and/or torso between the truck and ground in the event of a tip-over." 2. Create a written work rule or company policy requiring employees to use the forklifts seatbelt when operating and train all forklift operators on said work rule. 3. Conduct random safety audits by a member of management to ensure compliance with material handling equipment. 4. Develop, implement, and communicate to employees a progressive disciplinary action program and procedures to ensuring employees follow safety protocols such as wearing a seat belt while operating these vehicles.