Text For Citation: 02 Item/Group: 001 Hazard:

29 CFR 1910.178(a)(4):Modifications and additions which affect capacity and safe operation of powered industrial truck were performed by the employer without the manufacturer's prior written approval: Employees were exposed to struck-by hazards. Employees engaged in forklift operations within building two were exposed to struck-by hazards in that the employer did not receive prior written approval from the manufacturer for modifications or additions before use. Forklifts are being used within building two were equipped with fork extensions, which extended two and a half feet past the original fork without approval.