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

29 CFR 1910.178(a)(4): Modifications and additions which affect capacity and safe operation were be performed by the customer or user without manufacturers prior written approval. Capacity, operation, and maintenance instruction plates, tags, or decals shall be changed accordingly: a) Nissan forklift: On or about June 21, 2019 and at times prior thereto, the employer did not ensure written approval and updated instruction plates, tags, decals were sought after and obtained prior to using a after-market personnel lift basket with the forklift which exposed employees to injuries associated forklift tip overs and other unsafe uses. b) UniCarriers forklift: On or about June 21, 2019 and at times prior thereto, the employer did not ensure written approval and updated instruction plates, tags, decals were sought after and obtained prior to using an after-market personnel lift basket with the forklift which exposed employees to injuries associated forklift tip overs and other unsafe uses.