Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 19100178 C02 VI A Powered industrial trucks.
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Inspection Nr: 1002172.015
Citation: 01004
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Status: Abatement Completed
Initial Penalty: $5,000.00
Current Penalty: $0.00
Issuance Date: 02/13/2015
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 16
Abatement Date: 02/26/2015
Gravity: 5
Report ID: 0627510
Contest Date:
Final Order: 05/04/2015
Related Event Code (REC):
Emphasis:
Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
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Penalty | I: Informal Settlement | 05/04/2015 | $0.00 | 02/26/2015 | Serious | |
Penalty | Z: Issued | 02/13/2015 | $5,000.00 | 02/26/2015 | Serious |
Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 004 Hazard:
29 CFR 1910.178(c)(2)(vi)(a): The employer did not provide powered industrial trucks designated as EX for use in an atmosphere in which combustible dust is or may be in suspension continuously, intermittently, or periodically under normal operating conditions, in quantities sufficient to produce explosive or ignitable mixtures, or where mechanical failure or abnormal operation of machinery or equipment might cause such mixtures to be produced. On or about October 20, 2014 the employer did not ensure that a powered industrial truck that was operated in areas that had combustible dust present was off appropriate type exposing employees to fire and explosion hazards.