Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 19100178 A04 Powered industrial trucks.
Inspection Nr: 1642066.015
Citation: 01005
Citation Type: Other
Abatement Status: Abatement Completed
Initial Penalty: $9,376.00
Current Penalty: $2,000.00
Issuance Date: 05/05/2023
Nr Instances: 2
Nr Exposed: 2
Abatement Date: 06/30/2023
Gravity: 5
Report ID: 0524500
Contest Date:
Final Order: 05/18/2023
Related Event Code (REC): C
Emphasis:
Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Penalty | I: Informal Settlement | 05/18/2023 | $2,000.00 | 06/30/2023 | Other | |
Penalty | Z: Issued | 05/05/2023 | $9,376.00 | 05/22/2023 | Serious |
Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 005 Hazard:
29 CFR 1910.178(a)(4): Modifications and additions which affect capacity and safe operation of powered industrial truck were performed by the employer without the manufacturer's prior written approval: On or about February 21, 2023, forklift operators and employees working near forklifts were exposed to accidents and material handling hazards and the employer had not obtained written approval from the forklift manufacturer's before modifying the forks. a) Holes were drilled into the fork on the Komatsu forklift and had not been approved by Komatsu and rating decals revised as necessary. b) Holes were drilled into the fork on the Nissan forklift and had not been approved by Nissan and rating decals revised as necessary.