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Standard Cited: 19100178 O06 Powered industrial trucks.
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Inspection Nr: 1793858.015
Citation: 01004
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Status:
Initial Penalty: $16,550.00
Current Penalty: $0.00
Issuance Date: 03/28/2025
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 4
Abatement Date: 05/02/2025
Gravity: 10
Report ID: 0522000
Contest Date:
Final Order: 04/30/2025
Related Event Code (REC):
Emphasis:
| Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Penalty | I: Informal Settlement | 04/30/2025 | $0.00 | 05/02/2025 | Serious | |
| Penalty | Z: Issued | 03/28/2025 | $16,550.00 | 05/02/2025 | Serious |
Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 004 Hazard:
29 CFR 1910.178(o)(6): Loading. Extreme care shall be used when tilting the load forward or backward, particularly when high tiering. Tilting forward with load engaging means elevated shall be prohibited except to pick up a load. An elevated load shall not be tilted forward except when the load is in a deposit position over a rack or stack. When stacking or tiering, only enough backward tilt to stabilize the load shall be used. a) On or about November 23, 2024, the employer did not ensure that forklift operators used extreme care when tilting the load forward or backward. Employees were exposed to pinch point and caught in hazards when tilting the raised hoppers while standing to the side both to release the lever in order to empty the hopper of scrap metal into a dumpster and again when pulling the hopper back into upright position.