OSHA Inspection: MORGAN CONTRACTORS

Issued

Jan 16, 2026

Abate by

Feb 12, 2026

Penalty

Initial $9,268 · Current $4,634 Reduced

General-duty citation text

OSH ACT of 1970 Section (5)(a)(1):The employer did not furnish employment and a place of employment which were free from recognized hazards that were causing or likely to cause death or serious physical harm to employees:   Worksite located at 947 Locust Hill Circle, Belton, Missouri- Employee(s) engaged in material handling operations on or about October 10, 2025, were exposed to struck-by/crushing hazards in the event of a forklift tip-over and ejection from the operator's seat while operating the forklift on an incline next to a drop-off.    AMONG OTHER METHODS, FEASIBLE AND ACCEPTABLE ABATEMENT METHODS INCLUDE BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO:   1. Ensure employees wear seatbelts properly as indicated by operator's manual in addition, ASME B56.1-1993, Part III, Section 7.39 (a) states " "Counterbalanced, center control, high lift trucks that have a sit-down, non-elevating operator position shall have a restraint device, system, or enclosure that is intended to assist the operator in reducing the risk of entrapment of the operator's head and/or torso between the truck and ground in the event of a tip-over."  2. Create a written work rule or company policy requiring employees to use the forklifts seatbelt when operating and train all forklift operators on said work rule.  3. Conduct random safety audits by a member of management to ensure compliance with material handling equipment. 4. Develop, implement, and communicate to employees a progressive disciplinary action program and procedures to ensure employees follow safety protocols such as wearing a seat belt while operating these vehicles.

Issued

Jan 16, 2026

Abate by

Feb 12, 2026

Penalty

Initial $9,268 · Current $9,268

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.178(l)(1)(i): The employer did not ensure that each powered industrial truck operator was competent to operate a powered industrial truck safely, as demonstrated by the successful completion of the training and evaluation specified in this paragraph (l):  Worksite located at  947 Locust Hill Circle, Belton, Missouri- Loading Area- Employees were permitted to operate a powered industrial truck and had not been trained, nor had not been evaluated in the safe operation of the powered industrial truck.

Issued

Jan 16, 2026

Abate by

Feb 12, 2026

Penalty

Initial $9,268 · Current $0 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.178(l)(3)(ii)(G): Operator training did not include workplace related topics such as ramps and other sloped surfaces that could affect the vehicle's stability:  Worksite located at  947 Locust Hill Circle, Belton, Missouri- Loading Area- Employees were exposed to rollover, striking, or caught-in between hazards while operating a powered industrial truck down a steep sloped drive. Employees had not been trained on the hazards of driving up or down the steep sloped drive as well as maneuvering on this newly paved drive.

Issued

Jan 16, 2026

Abate by

Feb 12, 2026

Penalty

Initial $9,268 · Current $4,634 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.178(n)(6):Industrial truck drivers were not required to look in the direction of, and keep a clear view of the path of travel:  Worksite located at  947 Locust Hill Circle, Belton, Missouri- Loading Area- An employee was seriously injured while attempting to turn the forklift around and did not look behind where he was traveling and subsequently toppled the forklift over the edge of the pavement.