Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 006B Hazard:

29 CFR 1910.178(a)(5):The powered industrial truck was equipped with front-end attachments other than factory installed attachments, however the employer did not request that the truck be marked to identify the attachments and show the approximate weight of the truck and attachment combination at maximum elevation with load laterally centered: a. General Aluminum Mfg. Company - Wapakoneta, Ohio: On or about February 10, 2022, the employer did not ensure that Caterpillar forklift #32184 (model 2EP1100; s/n FN508277) used in the melt department to transport and pour molten aluminum metal, was marked to include the front-end rotator attachment showing the capacity and approximate weight of the truck and attachment combination at maximum elevation with load laterally centered. A potential for the forklift to be tipped over as a result of being overloaded exposed employees to crushing and burn hazards. b. General Aluminum Mfg. Company - Wapakoneta, Ohio: On or about February 3, 2022, the employer did not ensure that Caterpillar forklift #32185 (model 2EP1100; s/n FN508276) used in the melt department to transport and pour molten aluminum metal, was marked to include the front-end rotator attachment showing the capacity and approximate weight of the truck and attachment combination at maximum elevation with load laterally centered. A potential for the forklift to be tipped over as a result of being overloaded exposed employees to crushing and burn hazards. In accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19(d), abatement certification is required for this violation (using the CERTIFICATION OF CORRECTIVE ACTION WORKSHEET), and in addition, documentation demonstrating that abatement is complete must be included with your certification. This documentation may include, but is not limited to, evidence of the purchase or repair of the equipment, photographic or video evidence, or written records.