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Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 19100178 A04 Powered industrial trucks.
Inspection Nr: 1746102.015
Citation: 01002A
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Status: Abatement Completed
Initial Penalty: $8,067.00
Current Penalty: $10,000.00
Issuance Date: 09/25/2024
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 3
Abatement Date: 01/15/2025
Gravity: 5
Report ID: 0316700
Contest Date:
Final Order: 10/22/2024
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 | 10/22/2024 | $10,000.00 | 01/15/2025 | Serious | |
| Penalty | Z: Issued | 09/25/2024 | $8,067.00 | 10/22/2024 | 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) 98 East Main Street, Leola, Pennsylvania - To reach elevated work, employees used two in-house made personnel platforms on the forks of any one of the following powered industrial trucks: Nissan forklift (model BGF03A45V, chassis number BGF03-920953), UniCarriers forklift (model MUG1F2A35LV, chassis number UG1F2-9L21014), or UniCarriers forklift (model MUG1F2A35LV, chassis number UG1F2-9L21246). The employer did not get the forklift manufacturers' prior written approval to use the attachments, which could result in hazards such as overloading the forklift or dropping a personnel platform and its occupants, on or about May 8, 2024. Abatement certification required within 10 days after abatement date. The certification shall include a statement that abatement is complete, date and method of abatement, and state employees and their representatives were informed of this abatement.