OSHA Inspection: SUTTON COUNTRY CARPETS, INC.

Issued

2025-04-29 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $6620.00 · Current $6620.00

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):  On or about March 13, 2025, employees were required to operate powered industrial vehicles during material handling operations.  The employer did not ensure that each powered industrial truck operator completed the required training and evaluation specified in paragraph (l), thereby exposing employees to struck-by and crushed-by hazards.

Issued

2025-04-29 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $6620.00 · Current $0.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.178(l)(2)(ii): The employer did not ensure that each operator had successfully completed the training consisting of a combination of formal instruction (e.g., lecture, discussion, interactive computer learning, video tape, written material), practical training (demonstrations performed by the trainer and practical exercises performed by the trainee), and evaluation of the operator's performance in the workplace:  On or about March 13, 2025, the employer did not ensure that each forklift operator was provided with formal instruction to ensure the safe operation of powered industrial vehicles in the workplace.