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Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 19100178 A04 Powered industrial trucks.
Inspection Nr: 1529075.015
Citation: 01004A
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Status: Abatement Completed
Initial Penalty: $13,653.00
Current Penalty: $14,502.00
Issuance Date: 09/27/2021
Nr Instances: 3
Nr Exposed: 6
Abatement Date: 03/27/2024
Gravity: 10
Report ID: 0522300
Contest Date: 10/06/2021
Final Order: 03/27/2023
Related Event Code (REC): C
Emphasis:
| Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Penalty | F: Formal Settlement | 03/27/2023 | $14,502.00 | 03/27/2024 | Serious | |
| Penalty | F: Formal Settlement | 03/27/2023 | $14,502.00 | 03/27/2024 | Serious | |
| Penalty | C: Contested | 10/06/2021 | $13,653.00 | 10/22/2021 | Serious | |
| Penalty | Z: Issued | 09/27/2021 | $13,653.00 | 10/22/2021 | Serious |
Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 004A Hazard:
29 CFR 1910.178(a)(4):Modifications or additions which affect capacity and safe operation of powered industrial truck were performed by the employer without the manufacturer's prior written approval. a. The employer is failing to ensure the manufacturer's approval is obtained prior to using an aftermarket boom attachment with a Caterpillar R9141 forklift. Employees are exposed to crushing hazards while using the aftermarket boom attachment to remove fixtures from the knockout machine #2616. This was most recently documented on May 6, 2021 at the General Aluminum Mfg. Company facility located in Rootstown Township, Ohio. b. The employer is failing to ensure the manufacturer's approval is obtained prior to using an aftermarket boom attachment with a Caterpillar GC55K forklift. Employees are exposed to crushing hazards while using the aftermarket boom attachment to load scrap aluminum into furnaces #5 and #6. This was most recently documented on May 6, 2021 at the General Aluminum Mfg. Company facility located in Rootstown Township, Ohio. c. The employer is failing to ensure the manufacturer's approval is obtained prior to using an aftermarket boom attachment with a Mitsubishi FGC60K forklift. Employees are exposed to crushing hazards while using the aftermarket boom attachment to dross off furnaces #5 and #6. This was most recently documented on May 6, 2021 at the General Aluminum Mfg. Company facility located in Rootstown Township, Ohio.