Text For Citation: 03 Item/Group: 008B 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. Throughout the facility - On or about February 22, 2022, the employer was using a Battery Handling System fork lift attachment to remove the electric batteries from the other lifts, without manufacturer approval or a load adjustment plate, exposing employees to a struck by hazard. b. Throughout the facility - On or about February 22, 2022, the employer was using a "Lift All" fork lift attachment without manufacturer approval or a load adjustment plate, exposing employees to a struck by hazard. c. Throughout the facility - On or about February 22, 2022, the employer was using fork extenders on their forklifts without manufacturer approval or a load adjustment plate, exposing employees to a struck by hazard. d. Throughout the facility - On or about February 22, 2022, the employer was using a 3rd party fabricated Mandrel Cradle Attachment on their forklifts without manufacturer approval or a load adjustment plate, exposing employees to a struck by hazard e. Throughout the facility - On or about February 22, 2022, the employer was using Carpet pole attachments on their forklifts without manufacturer approval or a load adjustment plate, exposing employees to a struck by hazard. Abatement certification required within 10 days after abatement date. The certification shall include a statement that abatement is complete, date and method of abatement, and states employees and their representatives were informed of this abatement.