Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 19100178 Q07 Powered industrial trucks.
Inspection Nr: 1527373.015
Citation: 01003D
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Date: 07/13/2021 2
Initial Penalty: $0.00
Current Penalty: $0.00
Issuance Date: 06/23/2021
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 4
Related Event Code (REC):
Gravity: 5
Report ID: 0830600
Contest Date:
Final Order: 07/28/2021
Emphasis:
Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Penalty | I: Informal Settlement | 07/28/2021 | $0.00 | 07/13/2021 | Serious | |
Penalty | Z: Issued | 06/23/2021 | $0.00 | 07/13/2021 | Serious |
Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 003D Hazard:
29 CFR 1910.178(q)(7): Industrial trucks were not examined before being placed in service: a) On or about April 23, 2021, and at times prior, the employer required employees to operate forklifts to move wood and truss material at the production and yard area and exposed them to hazards. The employer did not have an effective forklift examination program in place to identify defects. One forklift was missing a seat belt, another had a back-up alarm that was not working, and forklifts had three broken seats. The defective forklifts were placed in service for the employees to use. Abatement Note: Abatement certification is required for this item (see enclosed "Certification of Corrective Action Worksheet").