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Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 19100178 G02 Powered industrial trucks.
Inspection Nr: 1460313.015
Citation: 01004
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Status: Abatement Completed
Initial Penalty: $6,747.00
Current Penalty: $4,048.00
Issuance Date: 07/17/2020
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 7
Abatement Date: 08/12/2020
Gravity: 5
Report ID: 0418200
Contest Date:
Final Order: 09/23/2020
Related Event Code (REC):
Emphasis:
| Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Penalty | I: Informal Settlement | 09/23/2020 | $4,048.00 | 08/12/2020 | Serious | |
| Penalty | Z: Issued | 07/17/2020 | $6,747.00 | 08/12/2020 | Serious |
Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 004 Hazard:
29 CFR 1910.178(g)(2): Facilities were not provided for flushing and neutralizing spilled electrolyte, for fire protection, for protecting charging apparatus from damage by trucks, and/or for adequate ventilation for dispersal of fumes from gassing battery. a) Tire Warehouse: On or about 2/3/2020, and at times prior, the employer exposed employees to physical and respiratory hazards, in that there was no adequate ventilation, no means to neutralize acid and no PPE provided after the installation of the flooded battery charger. The employees were required to check the water level in the battery and fill as needed and to place the unit on the charger.