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

29 CFR 1910.178(q)(1): Powered industrial trucks. Maintenance of industrial trucks. Any power-operated industrial truck not in safe operating condition shall be removed from service. All repairs shall be made by authorized personnel. a) On or about March 20, 2024, employer did not ensure that the Prime-Mover SN Electric Walkie Straddle Stacker Truck was not removed from service in that the cord for the interior electrical gang box with knockouts capable of being removed attached to the Prime-Mover SN Electric Walkie Straddle Stacker Truck was energizing the walkie exposing employees to shock hazards when operating the lift in a forward and backward manner every time being use. b) On or about March 20, 2024, employer did not ensure that the Prime-Mover SN Electric Walkie Straddle Stacker Truck was removed from service in that the interior electrical gang box attached to the Prime-Mover SN Electric Walkie Straddle Stacker Truck it was not installed and used for the gang box intended purpose of being placed inside of walls. c) On or about March 20, 2024, employer did not ensure that the Prime-Mover SN Electric Walkie Straddle Stacker Truck was removed from service in that a flexible cord on the Prime-Mover SN Electric Walkie Straddle Stacker Truck had been spliced and taped. d) On or about March 20, 2024, employer did not ensure that the Prime-Mover SN Electric Walkie Straddle Stacker Truck was removed from service in that the load/weight capacity nameplates on the Prime-Mover SN Electric Walkie Straddle Stacker Truck to show the equipment's load/weight capacity was inside a mechanical compartment and not visible to the operator.