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

29 CFR 1910.178(l)(1)(i): The employer did not ensure that each powered industrial truck operator is competent to operate a powered industrial truck safely, as demonstrated by the successful completion of the training and evaluation specified in this paragraph (l): On or about December 19, 2023, an employee was exposed to physical hazards while operating a rough terrain forklift, and the employer did not provide forklift operator training and evaluation, on a commercial construction site in Arcola, Illinois. This training would include the following: a. Formal instruction (e.g., lecture, discussion, interactive computer learning, video tape, written material), b. Practical training (demonstrations performed by the trainer and practical exercises performed by the trainee), and c. Evaluation of the operator's performance in the workplace. D&M CONSTRUCTION ETC, PLLC WAS PREVIOUSLY CITED FOR A VIOLATION OF THIS OCCUPATIONAL SAFETY AND HEALTH STANDARD OR ITS EQUIVALENT STANDARD 29 CFR 1910.178(l)(1)(i), CITATION NUMBER 1, ITEM NUMBER 1a AND WAS AFFIRMED AS A FINAL ORDER ON FEBRUARY 7, 2023, WITH RESPECT TO A WORKPLACE LOCATED AT 2004 MIDDLETOWN DRIVE, MAHOMET, ILLINOIS 61853.