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

29 CFR 1910.178(l)(3)(ii)(I): Powered industrial truck operators did not receive initial training in other unique or potentially hazardous conditions of the workplace that could affect safe operation: On or about August 9, 2024, all the PIT operators working at the Las Vegas Parcel Support Annex (PSA) had received PIT training through the main Las Vegas plant that was in compliance with OSHA standards. The PSA and main Las Vegas plant used the same type of PIT vehicles to perform the same type of operations (the distribution and processing of mail), so additional training for operators between substantially similar facilities is not required under the standard. However, where there are specific differences between the facilities, like the main plant having marked permanent aisles/passageways for PIT and pedestrian traffic, compared to the unmarked PIT aisles/passageways at the PSA, additional training on that specific topic may be required. On August 9, 2024, a PIT operator at the PSA that had not been familiarized with the facility?s configuration and layout of the PIT lanes, specifically the areas and locations where PITs are prohibited from driving or parking due to the close proximity to employees using the restrooms and break area. Because the PIT operator was not familiar with the layout of the unmarked PIT aisles, employees in the immediate vicinity were exposed to struck-by hazards. On August 9, 2024, an employee was hospitalized and sustained permanent disabling injury after being struck by Toyota electric fork truck that was operated by an employee that had not been familiarized with the PIT lanes and zones at the Las Vegas PSA.