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

29 CFR 1910.178(o)(2): Load(s) were being handled which exceeded the rated capacity of the industrial truck(s): (a) Nidi Tec Inc, at 591 E 56th Avenue, Denver, CO: On and preceding 1/28/16, loads were being handled which exceeded the rated capacity of the industrial truck. Employees operated a Hyster model S120XL powered industrial truck while transporting bundles of granite slabs. Multiple slabs of granite were supported by wire rope slings suspended from the hook of the forklift's attachment. The rated capacity of the Hyster powered industrial truck without the attachment was 7,200 pounds at a load height of 182 inches and load center of 36 inches. The employer had not updated the decreased rated capacity of the powered industrial truck with the attachment. Bundles of seven slabs, weighing approximately 8,400 pounds, were moved. Bundles of five slabs, weighing approximately 6,500 pounds were moved. The back end of the powered industrial truck lifted when moving such loads. The employer placed a container of granite slab pieces onto the tail of the powered industrial truck to act as a counterweight. The employer did not ensure that loads were within the rated capacity of the Hyster powered industrial truck with attachment. This condition exposed employees to tip over and crushing hazards.