Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 19100178 A04 Powered industrial trucks.
Inspection Nr: 1562806.015
Citation: 01001
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Status: Abatement Completed
Initial Penalty: $14,502.00
Current Penalty: $14,502.00
Issuance Date: 03/30/2022
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 1
Abatement Date: 04/18/2022
Gravity: 10
Report ID: 0626600
Contest Date:
Final Order: 05/02/2022
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 | 05/02/2022 | $14,502.00 | 04/18/2022 | Serious | |
Penalty | Z: Issued | 03/30/2022 | $14,502.00 | 04/18/2022 | Serious |
Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 001 Hazard:
29 CFR 1910.178(a)(4):Modifications and additions which affect capacity and safe operation of powered industrial truck were performed by the employer without the manufacturer's prior written approval: On or about November 5, 2021 at approximately 8:30 PM, at the Kroger Distribution Center located on 701 Gellhorn in Houston, TX, an employee was operating a Crown model 5545 reach truck with an added chain on the lifting forks to retrieve scrap metal out of a dumpster, without prior written approval from the manufacturer.