Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 19100178 A04 Powered industrial trucks.
Inspection Nr: 1125876.015
Citation: 01002A
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Status: Not Completed - AD Discretion
Initial Penalty: $6,859.00
Current Penalty: $6,859.00
Issuance Date: 08/05/2016
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 30
Abatement Date: 09/11/2016
Gravity: 5
Report ID: 0521400
Contest Date:
Final Order: 08/29/2016
Related Event Code (REC):
Emphasis:
Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Penalty | Z: Issued | 08/05/2016 | $6,859.00 | 09/11/2016 | Serious |
Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 002A 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: 101 North Main Street, Newark, Illinois, west building shop, Komatsu no. 45 counterbalance powered industrial vehicle - on or about March 1, 2016, modifications that affected the vehicle's capacity and safe operation were made to fork attachments without the manufacturer's prior written approval. Holes were drilled in the forks to secure a job-made fifth wheel attachment with pins/bolts for towing dump trailers. Employees were exposed to struck-by and/or crushed-by hazards. Abatement documentation is required for this item in accordance with the requirements of 29 CFR 1903.19(d).