Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 19100178 P01 Powered industrial trucks.
Inspection Nr: 1629932.015
Citation: 01001
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Status: Abatement Completed
Initial Penalty: $10,046.00
Current Penalty: $6,027.60
Issuance Date: 04/05/2023
Nr Instances: 2
Nr Exposed: 15
Abatement Date: 07/03/2023
Gravity: 5
Report ID: 0728500
Contest Date:
Final Order: 05/01/2023
Related Event Code (REC):
Emphasis:
Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Penalty | I: Informal Settlement | 05/01/2023 | $6,027.60 | 07/03/2023 | Serious | |
Penalty | Z: Issued | 04/05/2023 | $10,046.00 | 05/01/2023 | Serious |
Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 001 Hazard:
29 CFR 1910.178(p)(1): Powered industrial truck(s) found to be in need of repair, defective, or in any way unsafe had not been taken out of service until restored to safe operating condition(s): At a worksite at 3800 E 32nd Street, Joplin, MO 64804: Workers were exposed to struck-by and crushing hazards. This occurred when employees were permitted to operate powered industrial trucks that were found to need repair, had defective components, and were unsafe to other workers. The equipment was not taken out of service and remained in an unsafe operating condition. a) On or about October 20, 2022, a Hyster-powered industrial truck (Model#J35XN/Serial#A935N02566N) was found to be in need of repairs and was permitted to stay in operation in the plate freezer area of the facility. The operational controls of the equipment had been damaged and homemade repairs were made to the unit. b) On or about October 21, 2022, a Yale-powered industrial truck (Model#GLC030VXNUAE082/Serial#C809V06812L) was found to be in need of repairs and was permitted to stay in operation in the chill freezer area of the facility. The backup alarm, along with the horn was not in working order and nearly struck a CSHO while in operation.