OSHA Inspection: THE EXPO GROUP

Issued

2016-03-15 00:00:00

Abate by

2016-04-01 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $4200.00 · Current $4200.00

General-duty citation text

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):    a. The Pennsylvania Convention Center, Exhibit Hall D, Near D5 column - The employer did not ensure that an employee operating a powered industrial truck(PIT)  such as, but not limited to Hyster 50 (129584), Model # H50CT, etc. completed the required training and evaluation to safely operate the PIT.  Observed On or About October 1, 2015.

Issued

2016-03-15 00:00:00

Abate by

2016-04-01 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $4200.00 · Current $0.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.178(n)(4): Industrial truck driver(s) were not required to travel with the load trailing whenever the load obstructed forward view:     a. The Pennsylvania Convention Center, Exhibit Hall D, Near D5 column - The employer did not ensure that a powered industrial truck operator travel with the load trailing when the load obstructed his forward view. Hyster 50 powered industrial truck carrying two large crates struck an employee who was installing electrical wiring for an exhibit booth.  The powered industrial truck operator view of the path of travel was obstructed by the load.  Condition noted On or About October 1, 2015.