Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 19100178 N04 Powered industrial trucks.
Inspection Nr: 1047033.015
Citation: 01004B
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Status: Abatement Completed
Initial Penalty: $0.00
Current Penalty: $0.00
Issuance Date: 08/17/2015
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 59
Abatement Date: 09/03/2015
Gravity: 10
Report ID: 0626600
Contest Date:
Final Order: 09/15/2015
Related Event Code (REC):
Emphasis:
Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Penalty | I: Informal Settlement | 09/15/2015 | $0.00 | 09/03/2015 | Serious | |
Penalty | Z: Issued | 08/17/2015 | $0.00 | 09/03/2015 | Serious |
Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 004B Hazard:
29 CFR 1910.178(n)(4): Industrial truck driver(s) were not required to travel with the load trailing whenever the load obstructed forward view. The employer does not ensure that employees operating forklifts travel with the load trailing when the load obstructed their forward view. This violation occurred on or about March 17, 2015 and at times prior thereto, throughout the facility, where employees were exposed to struck-by hazards when the employees operating the forklifts were not traveling with the load trailing when the load obstructed the forward view. Pursuant to 29 C.F.R. 1903.19, within ten (10) calendar days of the abatement date, the employer must submit documentation showing that it is in compliance with the standard, including describing the steps that it is taking to ensure that employees travel with the load trailing whenever the load obstructs the forward view.