OSHA Inspection: BUD'S TRUCK & DIESEL SERVICE INC.

Issued

2026-01-28 00:00:00

Abate by

2026-02-24 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $9268.00 · Current $6488.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.178(l)(6): The employer did not certify that each forklift operator had been trained and evaluated as required by this paragraph (l).  Establishment: On or about December 23, 2025, the employer did not ensure that employees were trained in the safe operation of forklifts. An employee sustained injuries after being struck by an unattended forklift.

Issued

2026-01-28 00:00:00

Abate by

2026-02-24 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $9268.00 · Current $6488.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.178(p)(1): Powered industrial truck(s) found to be in need of repair, defective, or in any way unsafe had not been  taken out of service until restored to a safe operating condition.  Establishment: On or about December 23, 2025, the employer failed to remove a forklift from service that was equipped with an inoperable emergency brake, inoperable reverse light and an inoperable horn. An employee suffered severe crushing injuries when an emergency brake did not hold a forklift that was left in gear from rolling forward.

Issued

2026-01-28 00:00:00

Abate by

2026-02-24 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.178(q)(7): Industrial trucks were not examined at least daily before being placed in service.  Establishment: On or about December 23, 2025, the employer did not ensure that forklifts were inspected daily for inoperable safety equipment such as but not limited to horns, lights, and emergency brakes prior to operation.