Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 19100178 C02 VII Powered industrial trucks.
Inspection Nr: 1565593.015
Citation: 01005
Citation Type: Other
Abatement Status: Abatement Completed
Initial Penalty: $10,151.00
Current Penalty: $4,500.00
Issuance Date: 05/13/2022
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 2
Abatement Date: 07/01/2022
Gravity: 10
Report ID: 0830500
Contest Date:
Final Order: 06/10/2022
Related Event Code (REC):
Emphasis:
Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Penalty | I: Informal Settlement | 06/10/2022 | $4,500.00 | 07/01/2022 | Other | |
Penalty | Z: Issued | 05/13/2022 | $10,151.00 | 07/01/2022 | Serious |
Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 005 Hazard:
29 CFR 1910.178(c)(2)(vii): One or more approved power-operated industrial trucks designated as DY, EE, or EX were not provided by the employer to be used in atmospheres in which combustible dust will not normally be in suspension in the air or will not be likely to be thrown into suspension by the normal operation of equipment or apparatus in quantities sufficient to produce explosive or ignitable mixtures but where deposits or accumulations of such dust may be ignited by arcs or sparks originating in the truck: On or before November 23, 2021, the employer did not provide approved power-operated industrial trucks designated as DY, EE, or EX for use inside of the sawmill where wood dust was allowed to accumulate. Employees assigned, and/or who worked in the area were exposed to combustible and explosive hazards from Class II combustible wood dust.