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Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 19100178 P01 Powered industrial trucks.
Inspection Nr: 1577047.015
Citation: 01007
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Status: Abatement Completed
Initial Penalty: $9,116.00
Current Penalty: $14,502.00
Issuance Date: 08/01/2022
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 8
Abatement Date: 05/11/2023
Gravity: 5
Report ID: 0524700
Contest Date: 08/02/2022
Final Order: 03/27/2023
Related Event Code (REC):
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 | 05/11/2023 | Serious | |
| Penalty | C: Contested | 08/02/2022 | $9,116.00 | 08/10/2022 | Serious | |
| Penalty | Z: Issued | 08/01/2022 | $9,116.00 | 08/10/2022 | Serious |
Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 007 Hazard:
29 CFR 1910.178(p)(1):Powered industrial truck(s) found to be in need of repair, defective, or in any way unsafe had not been taken out of service until restored to safe operating condition(s): a. General Aluminum Mfg. Company - Wapakoneta, Ohio: On or about February 10, 2022, the employer did not ensure Caterpillar forklift #32184 was removed from service during a time in which it was not in safe operating condition. A malfunctioning accelerator pedal resulted in the lift suddenly shutting down, exposing employees to unstable/spilled loads of molten aluminum. In accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19(d), abatement certification is required for this violation (using the CERTIFICATION OF CORRECTIVE ACTION WORKSHEET), and in addition, documentation demonstrating that abatement is complete must be included with your certification. This documentation may include, but is not limited to, evidence of the purchase or repair of the equipment, photographic or video evidence, or written records.