Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 19100178 A04 Powered industrial trucks.
Inspection Nr: 1189710.015
Citation: 01003A
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Date: 06/02/2017 2
Initial Penalty: $9,959.00
Current Penalty: $6,940.00
Issuance Date: 04/26/2017
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 60
Related Event Code (REC):
Gravity: 5
Report ID: 0521400
Contest Date:
Final Order: 05/19/2017
Emphasis:
Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Penalty | I: Informal Settlement | 05/19/2017 | $6,940.00 | 06/02/2017 | Serious | |
Penalty | Z: Issued | 04/26/2017 | $9,959.00 | 06/02/2017 | Serious |
Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 003A 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: Thermoplastics, Hyster S50XM powered industrial truck: on or about November 8, 2016, modifications that affected the truck's capacity and safe operation were made to fork attachments without the manufacturer's prior written approval. Holes were drilled in the forks for hoisting, lifting, and transporting suspended loads (molds). Employees operating equipment, performing setup, and working around the moving truck with suspended loads were exposed to struck-by and/or crushed-by hazards likely to result in serious injury. Abatement documentation is required for this item in accordance with the requirements of 29 CFR 1903.19(d).