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Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 19100178 M05 I Powered industrial trucks.
Inspection Nr: 1503589.015
Citation: 01001
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Status: Abatement Completed
Initial Penalty: $13,653.00
Current Penalty: $9,000.00
Issuance Date: 03/29/2021
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 1
Abatement Date: 04/22/2021
Gravity: 10
Report ID: 0521700
Contest Date:
Final Order: 04/13/2021
Related Event Code (REC): R
Emphasis:
| Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Penalty | I: Informal Settlement | 04/13/2021 | $9,000.00 | 04/22/2021 | Serious | |
| Penalty | Z: Issued | 03/29/2021 | $13,653.00 | 04/22/2021 | Serious |
Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 001 Hazard:
29 CFR 1910.178(m)(5)(i): When a powered industrial truck is left unattended, load engaging means were not fully lowered, controls were not neutralized, power was not shut off, and brakes set, wheels shall be blocked if the truck is parked on an incline: a) On or about November 19, 2020, the employer failed to ensure the wheels of a Mitsubishi Forklift, Model No. FGC25N, Serial No. AF82F30399, were blocked when the forklift was left unattended inside of a trailer during the transportation of equipment, including a robotic welding machine and its cage materials. An employee was exposed to a struck-by and crush hazard when unloading the trailer, which was positioned at a dock with an incline towards the dock entrance, as the forklift rolled, struck and pinned the employee between the forklift and the welding machine.