Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 19100178 P01 Powered industrial trucks.
Inspection Nr: 1285828.015
Citation: 02001
Citation Type: Repeat
Abatement Status: Abatement Completed
Initial Penalty: $71,135.00
Current Penalty: $49,795.00
Issuance Date: 06/29/2018
Nr Instances: 2
Nr Exposed: 9
Abatement Date: 08/20/2018
Gravity: 10
Report ID: 0521400
Contest Date: 07/23/2018
Final Order: 04/20/2020
Related Event Code (REC): A
Emphasis:
Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Penalty | F: Formal Settlement | 04/20/2020 | $49,795.00 | 08/20/2018 | Repeat | |
Penalty | C: Contested | 07/25/2018 | $71,135.00 | 08/20/2018 | Willful | |
Penalty | Z: Issued | 06/29/2018 | $71,135.00 | 08/20/2018 | Willful |
Text For Citation: 02 Item/Group: 001 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): On or about January 3, 2018 through January 5, 2018, the employer did not remove from service three powered industrial trucks that were found to be in need of repair. After being instructed by the fire department and the gas utility company to service and/or repair the forklifts, the employer continued to operate one Yale and two Clark forklifts while they were in need of repairs including, muffler replacement, spark plug replacement, and fuel mixing diaphragm replacement and adjustments. Operators and other employees were exposed to fire and respiratory hazards. Abatement documentation is required for this item in accordance with the requirements of 29 CFR 1903.19(d).