1910.178(i)(1): Carbon Monoxide From Forklifts
Carbon monoxide levels created by powered industrial truck operations must not exceed the levels in 1910.1000.
Key takeaways
- 1910.178(i)(1) is part of OSHA's general industry standards (29 CFR Part 1910, Subpart N).
- OSHA cited it 7 times in the last 3 years, in 7 inspections, with $33,435 in current penalties.
- 1 death is linked to inspections that cited this rule.
- Related part: 1910.178(i) Control of noxious gases and fumes (8 citations).
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What this rule covers
29 CFR 1910.178(i)(1) is one requirement inside 1910.178 Powered industrial trucks, an OSHA general industry standard (Part 1910, Subpart N). The official text below is copied word for word from the Electronic Code of Federal Regulations (eCFR). The numbers, injury cases and training on this page show how OSHA enforces it on real job sites.
Official text
(1) Concentration levels of carbon monoxide gas created by powered industrial truck operations shall not exceed the levels specified in § 1910.1000. 7 citations
Source: eCFR, text current as of 2026-10-15. Read all of 1910.178.
Export the list: 7 inspections cited 1910.178(i)(1) in the last 3 years, with employer, location, penalty and date.
Purple Belt, $59/moInjuries linked to this rule
1 death is linked to inspections where OSHA cited 1910.178(i)(1).
At 10:30 p.m. on December 30, 2023, two employees were working as stock and inventory clerks for a warehouse. The employees were loading and unloading merchandise from a Komatsu Model FG15ST-17 Forklift (Serial Number 6070210A) andstacking the boxes on the warehouse shelves. The employees were…
Where and how often it was cited
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OSHA interpretation letters
None exist. OSHA has not published a letter of interpretation for 1910.178(i)(1).
Related parts of this rule
- 1910.178(i) Control of noxious gases and fumes 8 citations
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Frequently asked questions
Is there a limit on forklift carbon monoxide?
Yes. CO levels from powered industrial truck operations must not exceed the levels in 1910.1000.
Where are the CO limits listed?
In 1910.1000.
What equipment does this cover?
Powered industrial trucks, such as forklifts.
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Sources
- 29 CFR 1910.178 (eCFR), text current as of 2026-10-15
- U.S. Department of Labor enforcement data: OSHA inspections, citations and accident records, copied nightly; data as of 2026-11-06
3-year window. Federal OSHA only; state-plan rules are not counted. Plain-language text is a summary, not legal advice; the official text controls. Black Belt Safety is not part of OSHA or the Department of Labor.