Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 002 Hazard:

29 CFR 1910.178(l)(4)(ii)(B): Refresher training, including an evaluation of the effectiveness of that training, was not conducted as required by paragraph (l)(4)(ii) when the operator had been involved in an accident or near-miss incident to ensure that the operator had the knowledge and skills needed to operate the powered industrial truck safely. Facility: On or about July 2, 2021, a powered industrial truck (forklift) operator was involved in an incident with another employee, where the employee was hit by the powered industrial truck resulting in serious injuries. The powered industrial truck (forklift) operator did not receive refresher training and an evaluation after the incident. The Connecticut Distributors, Incorporated was previously cited for a violation of this Occupational Safety and Health standard or its equivalent standard 29 CFR 1910.178(l)(l)(i) which was contained in OSHA Inspection Number 1388501, Citation Number 01, Item Number 003a, and was affirmed as a final order on September 23, 2019 with respect to a workplace located at 333 Lordship Boulevard, Stratford, CT 06615.