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Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 19100178 M05 I Powered industrial trucks.
Inspection Nr: 1832461.015
Citation: 01001
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Status: Abatement Completed
Initial Penalty: $5,958.00
Current Penalty: $2,979.00
Issuance Date: 07/31/2025
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 2
Abatement Date: 09/17/2025
Gravity: 10
Report ID: 0111500
Contest Date:
Final Order: 08/15/2025
Related Event Code (REC): C
Emphasis:
| Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Penalty | I: Informal Settlement | 08/15/2025 | $2,979.00 | 09/17/2025 | Serious | |
| Penalty | Z: Issued | 07/31/2025 | $5,958.00 | 09/17/2025 | 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. Residential construction site at/near 32 Pickawee Merrimack road, Middlefield CT: On or about June 20, 2025, the employer left the telehandler forklift unattended with an elevated load approximately 24 feet above the ground, exposing workers to crush and fall hazards while performing tasks such as (but not limited to) performing roofing activities while standing on the suspended load.