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29 CFR 1917.43: Powered industrial trucks

Subpart C—Cargo Handling Gear and Equipment

58citations since 2015
46employers cited
64%serious, willful or repeat
$2,967median penalty per item

OSHA has cited 29 CFR 1917.43 58 times since 2015, against 46 employers. Penalties on these items add up to $236,617 at their current amounts.

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The parts of the rule cited most

1917.43(c)(5) · 30 citations

(5) Powered industrial trucks shall be maintained in safe working order. Safety devices shall not be removed or made inoperative except as otherwise provided in this section. Trucks with a fuel system leak or any other safety defect shall not be operated.

1917.43(b)(1) · 8 citations

(b) General. (1) After October 3, 1983, modifications, such as adding counterweights, that might affect the vehicle's capacity or safety shall not be performed without either the manufacturer's prior written approval or the written approval of a professional engineer experienced with the equipment who has consulted with the manufacturer, if available. Capacity, operation and maintenance instruction plates, tags or decals shall be changed to conform to the equipment as modified.

1917.43(b)(9) · 4 citations

(9) If the load obstructs the forward view, the employer shall direct drivers to travel with the load trailing.

1917.43(e)(6) · 4 citations

(6) Lifting of employees. Employees may be elevated by fork lift trucks only when a platform is secured to the lifting carriage or forks. The platform shall meet the following requirements:

1917.43(b)(5) · 2 citations

(5) Powered industrial trucks shall be marked with their rated capacities, which shall be visible to the operator.

1917.43(b)(6) · 2 citations

(6) Only stable and safely arranged loads within the rated capacity of the truck shall be handled.

1917.43(e)(6)(i) · 2 citations

(i) The platform shall have a railing complying with § 1917.112(c).

1917.43(b)(2) · 1 citations

(2) Unauthorized personnel shall not ride on powered industrial trucks. A safe place to ride shall be provided when riding is authorized.

Industries cited most

  • Transportation and Warehousing 45
  • Manufacturing 7
  • Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing and Hunting 3
  • Wholesale Trade 2
  • Arts, Entertainment, and Recreation 1

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