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Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 19100178 A04 Powered industrial trucks.
Inspection Nr: 1376728.015
Citation: 01002A
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Date: 05/02/2019 5
Initial Penalty: $6,630.00
Current Penalty: $6,630.00
Issuance Date: 03/28/2019
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 2
Related Event Code (REC): A
Gravity: 5
Report ID: 0830500
Contest Date:
Final Order: 05/01/2019
Emphasis:
| Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Penalty | Z: Issued | 03/28/2019 | $6,630.00 | 05/02/2019 | 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: (a) Metro Machinery Rigging Inc. at 20670 County Road 85 Tower 55 Fleming, CO 80728: On or before February 5, 2019, the employer modified the JLG G15-44A Telehandler forklift and affected its capacity and safe operation without the manufacturer's written approval. The employer connected chain slings to the forklift tines without the use of an approved attachment point (free rigging), and used these slings to lift Liebherr 1400 Crawler Crane counterweights that weighed 10 metric tons each (22,000 lbs). Employees were exposed to struck-by hazards.