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Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 19100178 Q07 Powered industrial trucks.
Inspection Nr: 1021238.015
Citation: 01008
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Status: Abatement Completed
Initial Penalty: $2,400.00
Current Penalty: $2,160.00
Issuance Date: 04/10/2015
Nr Instances: 2
Nr Exposed: 12
Abatement Date: 06/06/2015
Gravity: 5
Report ID: 0830500
Contest Date:
Final Order: 05/04/2015
Related Event Code (REC):
Emphasis:
| Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Penalty | I: Informal Settlement | 05/04/2015 | $2,160.00 | 06/06/2015 | Serious | |
| Penalty | Z: Issued | 04/10/2015 | $2,400.00 | 05/06/2015 | Serious |
Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 008 Hazard:
29 CFR 1910.178(q)(7): Industrial trucks shall be examined before being placed in service, and shall not be placed in service if the examination shows any condition adversely affecting the safety of the vehicle. Such examination shall be made at least daily. Where industrial trucks are used on a round-the-clock basis, they shall be examined after each shift. Defects when found shall be immediately reported and corrected. (a)Anderson Tank & Trailer Service, Inc. @ 6087 East 52nd Ave., Commerce City, CO 80022: On and before January 15th, 2015, the employer did not ensure each employee who was allowed to operate the Sit-Down Hyster F8 forklift conducted safety inspection(s) of Powered Industrial Trucks to ensure safe operation of the truck as required under the standard. The operators seat was defective and was in needed of immediate replacement. The seat dismount safety switch was also found to be defective. This condition exposed employees to struck-by hazards from improper forklift operations.