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Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 19100178 G11 Powered industrial trucks.
Inspection Nr: 1128775.015
Citation: 01001
Citation Type: Repeat
Abatement Date: 06/30/2016 2
Initial Penalty: $70,000.00
Current Penalty: $42,000.00
Issuance Date: 06/16/2016
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 6
Related Event Code (REC): C
Gravity: 10
Report ID: 0936200
Contest Date:
Final Order: 07/07/2016
Emphasis:
| Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Penalty | I: Informal Settlement | 07/07/2016 | $42,000.00 | 06/30/2016 | Repeat | |
| Penalty | Z: Issued | 06/16/2016 | $70,000.00 | 06/30/2016 | Repeat |
Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 001 Hazard:
29 CFR 1910.178(g)(11): Precautions were not taken to prevent open flames, sparks, or electric arcs in battery charging area: On or about February 29, 2016, and at times there prior to, in the battery charging area, the employer did not ensure that precautions were taken to prevent open flames, sparks, or electrical arcs, where: a) The insulation covering on a flexible cord attached to an electric water heater, plugged into the electrical outlet next to the sink, was pulled away approximately one quarter inch from the plug, exposing the wires beneath creating an arc or spark hazard; b) The emergency alarm system was cross-wired such that when the fire alarm was activated, the exhaust ventilation system turned off while the battery charging station remained turned on. This condition allowed the accumulation of flammable gas to be produced by the battery charging process during alarm system testing and during actual emergency situations that could cause an explosion hazard. The United States Postal Service was previously cited for a violation of this occupational safety and health standard or its equivalent standard 29 CFR 1910.178(g)(11), which was contained in OSHA inspection number 957149, citation number 01, item number 001 and was affirmed as a final order on March 31, 2014, with respect to a workplace located at 15421 Gale Ave, City of Industry, CA 91715. The United States Postal Service was previously cited for a violation of this occupational safety and health standard or its equivalent standard 29 CFR 1910.178(q)(11), which was contained in OSHA inspection number 895755, citation number 01, item number 004 and was affirmed as a final order on May 31, 2013, with respect to a workplace located at 7001 S Central Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90052. The United States Postal Service was previously cited for a violation of this occupational safety and health standard or its equivalent standard 29 CFR 1910.178(g)(11), which was contained in OSHA inspection number 315436014, citation number 01, item number 002 and was affirmed as a final order on August 24, 2011, with respect to a workplace located at 7001 S Central Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90052.