Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 19100178 L01 I Powered industrial trucks.
Inspection Nr: 1287543.015
Citation: 01002
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Date: 3
Initial Penalty: $6,652.00
Current Penalty: $1,000.00
Issuance Date: 04/06/2018
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 1
Related Event Code (REC): R
Gravity: 5
Report ID: 0521100
Contest Date:
Final Order: 04/30/2018
Emphasis:
| Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Penalty | I: Informal Settlement | 04/30/2018 | $1,000.00 | Serious | ||
| Penalty | Z: Issued | 04/06/2018 | $6,652.00 | Serious |
Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 002 Hazard:
29 CFR 1910.178(l)(1)(i): The employer shall ensure that each powered industrial truck operator is competent to operate a powered industrial truck safely, as demonstrated by the successful completion of the training and evaluation specified in this paragraph (l): a) On or about January 9, 2018, the employer had not implemented a powered industrial truck (forklift) operator training program. An effective Powered Industrial Truck Program includes, but is not limited to, the following: 1) Training concerning Closed environments and other areas where insufficient ventilation or poor vehicle maintenance could cause a buildup of carbon monoxide or diesel exhaust 2) Evaluation of operator's powered industrial vehicle operating skill and competence 3) Training on operating instructions, warnings, and precautions for the types of powered industrial vehicles the operator will be authorized to operate 4) Training on differences between the powered industrial vehicle and the automobile 5) Training on powered industrial vehicle controls and instrumentation: where they are located, what they do, and how they work 6) Training on powered industrial vehicle engine or motor operation 7) Training on powered industrial vehicle Steering and maneuvering 8) Training on powered industrial vehicle visibility (including restrictions due to loading) 9) Training on powered industrial vehicle fork and attachment adaptation, operation, and use limitations 10) Training on powered industrial vehicle capacity 11) Training on powered industrial vehicle stability 12) Training on any powered industrial vehicle inspections and maintenance that the operator will be required to perform 13) Training on changing forklift LPG tank or other powered industrial vehicle refueling and/or charging and recharging of batteries 14) Training on powered industrial vehicle operating limitations 15) Training on any other operating instructions, warnings, or precautions listed in the operator's manual for the types of powered industrial vehicle that the employee is being trained to operate 16) Training on surface conditions where the powered industrial vehicle will be operated 17) Training on composition of loads to be carried and load stability 18) Training on load manipulation, stacking, and unstacking 19) Training on pedestrian traffic in areas where the powered industrial vehicle will be operated 20) Training on narrow aisles and other restricted places where the powered industrial vehicle will be operated 21) Training on other unique or potentially hazardous environmental conditions in the workplace that could affect safe operation 22) Refresher training requirement when the operator has been observed to operate the powered industrial vehicle in an unsafe manner; the operator has been involved in an accident or near-miss incident; the operator is assigned to drive a different type of powered industrial truck; and/or a condition in the workplace changes in a manner that could affect safe operation of the powered industrial vehicle 23) Evaluation of powered industrial truck operator's performance every 3 years 24) Documentation of powered industrial vehicle operator's training and evaluations 25) Implementation of a daily inspection program 26) Implementation of a powered industrial vehicle preventative maintenance program
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