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29 CFR 1910.178(n)(4): Industrial truck driver(s) were not required to slow down and sound the horn at cross aisles and wherever vision was obstructed; and also were not required to travel with the load trailing whenever the load obstructed forward view: (a) 100 Sawmill Road, Belleville, PA; at the loading dock - On or about August 25, 2023, employees operated powered industrial trucks with a load height of 104 inches, blocking the operators view. The employer did not ensure that when the operator's view was block, the powered industrial truck traveled with the load trailing. (b) 100 Sawmill Road, Belleville, PA; at the loading dock - On or about August 25, 2023, employees operated powered industrial trucks between the production areas and the loading dock. The employer did not ensure that when vision was obstructed the operators sounded the horn. Abatement certification and documentation required within 10 days after abatement date. The certification shall include a statement that abatement is complete, the date and method of abatement, and state that employees and their representatives were informed of this abatement. Abatement documentation shall include documents demonstrating that abatement is complete, such as evidence of the purchase or repair of equipment, photographic or video evidence of abatement or other written records.