Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 001B Hazard:

29 CFR 1910.178(q)(6): An industrial truck was altered so that the relative positions of the various parts were different from what they were when originally received from the manufacturer, or altered either by the addition of extra parts not provided by the manufacturer or by the elimination of any parts. Additional counterweighting of the truck was done without approval by the truck manufacturer: (a) Nidi Tec Inc, at 591 E 56th Avenue, Denver, CO: On and preceding 1/28/16, an industrial truck was altered so that the relative positions of the various parts were different from what they were when originally received from the manufacturer, or altered either by the addition of extra parts not provided by the manufacturer or by the elimination of any parts. Employees operated a Hyster model S120XL powered industrial truck while transporting bundles of granite slabs. The employer placed a container of granite slab pieces onto the tail of the powered industrial truck to act as a counterweight for its overloaded condition. The employer did not obtain approval from the manufacturer for the addition of the granite pieces counterweight from the manufacturer. This condition exposed employees to tip over and crushing hazards. (b) Nidi Tec Inc, at 591 E 56th Avenue, Denver, CO: On and preceding 1/28/16, an industrial truck was altered so that the relative positions of the various parts were different from what they were when originally received from the manufacturer, or altered either by the addition of extra parts not provided by the manufacturer or by the elimination of any parts. Employees operated a Hyster model S120XL powered industrial truck while transporting bundles of granite slabs. The employer placed a container of granite slab pieces onto the tail of the powered industrial truck to act as a counterweight for its overloaded condition. The employer moved the propane fuel tank and cradle mount from its position on the tail. The propane tank was placed freely upon the chassis behind the operator's seat. The employer did not obtain approval from the manufacturer for the re-positioning of the propane tank from the manufacturer. This condition exposed employees to a fire hazard.