Text For Citation: 02 Item/Group: 001B 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) On or about August 31, 2023, the employer failed to obtain manufacturer approval and new data plate for the Tygard Claw attachment(s) prior to placing into service. According to the Tygard Claw's name plate the rated capacity was 2,000lbs lowering the forklift's 24in center load capacity by approximately 1,200lbs. b) On or about August 31, 2023, the employer failed to obtain manufacturer approval and new data plate for the fork extender attachment prior to placing into service. The forklift extension's rating guide indicate that a 24in truck rated capacity at 24in load center of 4,000lbs is reduced to 1,900lbs at a 48in load center.