OSHA Inspection: BURKSHIRE CONSTRUCTION COMPANY

Issued

2025-12-17 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $9268.00 · Current $0.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1926.28(a):The employer is responsible for requiring the wearing of appropriate personal protective equipment in all operations where there is an exposure to hazardous conditions or where this part indicates the need for using such equipment to reduce the hazards to the employees.  On or about July 11, 2025, during the construction of a corporate headquarters office tower complex located at 1350 West 3rd street, Cleveland, Ohio, the employer did not ensure the operator of a Clark powered Industrial truck (forklift) wore their seat belt personal restraint device (personal protective equipment) while operating the powered industrial truck to remove trash and debris from the worksite, exposing the operator to hazardous conditions that could result from being thrown and/or falling from the powered industrial truck.

Issued

2025-12-17 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.178(l)(3)(i)(M):Any other operating instructions, warnings, or precautions listed in the operator's manual for the types of vehicle that the employee is being trained to operate.  On or about July 11, 2025, during the construction of a corporate headquarters office tower complex located at 1350 West 3rd Street, Cleveland, Ohio, the employer did not ensure the operator of a Clark, S Series, Model 25L, powered Industrial truck (forklift) received training in the manufacturer's operator's manual operating instructions requiring the wear and use of a seat belt restraint device, as required in the Clark Operator's Manual, Model S 20/25/30/35 D, L, G.