Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 19100178 Q01 Powered industrial trucks.
Inspection Nr: 1511056.015
Citation: 01009C
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Status: Abatement Completed
Initial Penalty: $0.00
Current Penalty: $0.00
Issuance Date: 07/21/2021
Nr Instances: 2
Nr Exposed: 32
Abatement Date: 08/04/2021
Gravity: 10
Report ID: 0317000
Contest Date:
Final Order: 08/12/2021
Related Event Code (REC):
Emphasis:
Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Penalty | I: Informal Settlement | 08/12/2021 | $0.00 | 08/04/2021 | Serious | |
Penalty | Z: Issued | 07/21/2021 | $0.00 | 08/04/2021 | Serious |
Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 009C Hazard:
29 CFR 1910.178(q)(1): Any power-operated industrial truck not in safe operating condition was not taken out of service: UTCRAS, Inc. located at 501 Highland Ave. Morton, PA: (a) UTCRAS, Gearbox overhaul, Building R: On or January 21, 2021, the employer did not take out of service powered industrial truck that needed repair and maintenance. Employees were exposed to severe injuries while using propane forklift, Mitsubishi Caterpillar (Model: GC30K1), which had visible damage and abrasions on the hydraulics hoses. (b) UTCRAS, Stations # 133/134 and #135, Building O: On or May 5, 2021, the employer did not take out of service the powered industrial trucks that needed tires replacement and maintenance. Employees were exposed to severe injuries while using propane forklifts 80 Nissan (Model: MCUG1F2F361 V) and Hyundai (Model: 25L-7A), with damaged tires showing missing tire chunks, tearing and cracking.