Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 19100178 A04 Powered industrial trucks.
Inspection Nr: 1402537.015
Citation: 01002A
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Status: Abatement Completed
Initial Penalty: $13,260.00
Current Penalty: $13,260.00
Issuance Date: 11/08/2019
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 300
Abatement Date: 12/11/2019
Gravity: 10
Report ID: 0627700
Contest Date: 12/02/2019
Final Order: 02/09/2022
Related Event Code (REC): R
Emphasis:
Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Penalty | F: Formal Settlement | 02/09/2022 | $13,260.00 | 12/11/2019 | Serious | |
Penalty | C: Contested | 06/26/2020 | $13,260.00 | 12/11/2019 | Serious | |
Penalty | Z: Issued | 11/08/2019 | $13,260.00 | 12/11/2019 | 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 a powered industrial truck (PIT) were performed by the employer without the manufacturer's prior written approval. On or about May 13, 2019 and at times prior thereto, the employer did not obtain prior written approval from the manufacturer for the modifications and additions made to powered industrial trucks: a. The employer modified the PIT by installing a Safecraft fire suppression system to the PIT roll over protection bar behind drivers seat. This exposed the employees to fire and/or explosion hazards. b. The employer modified the PIT by installing titanium exhaust wrap around engine parts of the PIT. This exposed the employees to fire and/or explosion hazards.