Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 19100178 G11 Powered industrial trucks.
Inspection Nr: 1041409.015
Citation: 01005
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Date: 08/17/2015 2
Initial Penalty: $1,200.00
Current Penalty: $660.00
Issuance Date: 08/11/2015
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 7
Related Event Code (REC):
Gravity: 1
Report ID: 0418100
Contest Date:
Final Order: 08/28/2015
Emphasis:
Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Penalty | I: Informal Settlement | 08/28/2015 | $660.00 | 08/17/2015 | Serious | |
Penalty | Z: Issued | 08/11/2015 | $1,200.00 | 08/17/2015 | Serious |
Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 005 Hazard:
29 CFR 1910.178(g)(11): Precautions were not taken to prevent open flames, sparks, or electric arcs in battery charging area(s): On or about February 19, 2015: Employees using the Hobart Accu-Charge Battery Charger to charge the Caterpillar Powered Industrial Truck in the storage area of the facility were exposed to an electrical arc from the exposed electrical wiring of the battery charger cable. The employer failed to remove the battery charger from service until the repairs could be made.