Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 19170043 B01 Powered industrial trucks.
Inspection Nr: 949121.015
Citation: 02001
Citation Type: Repeat
Abatement Date: 07/04/2014 2
Initial Penalty: $70,000.00
Current Penalty: $40,000.00
Issuance Date: 05/15/2014
Nr Instances: 3
Nr Exposed: 11
Related Event Code (REC): A
Gravity: 10
Report ID: 0522900
Contest Date: 06/09/2014
Final Order: 05/04/2015
Emphasis:
| Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Penalty | F: Formal Settlement | 05/04/2015 | $40,000.00 | 07/04/2014 | Repeat | |
| Penalty | C: Contested | 11/06/2014 | $70,000.00 | 07/04/2014 | Willful | |
| Penalty | Z: Issued | 05/15/2014 | $70,000.00 | 07/04/2014 | Willful |
Text For Citation: 02 Item/Group: 001 Hazard:
29 CFR 1917.43(b)(1): Modifications that might affect the powered industrial trucks capacity or safety were performed without either the manufacturer's prior written approval, or the written approval of a professional engineer experienced with the equipment who had consulted with the manufacturer: (a) Port of Detroit Terminal, Taylor Model TY620L, serial number 17646, was modified through the addition of a ram to move steel coils which affected the truck's capacity and operator's visibility without obtaining written approval. Employees were exposed to struck-by and crushing hazards. (b) Port of Detroit Terminal, Taylor Model TY520M, serial number 14290, was modified through the addition of a ram to move steel coils which affected the truck's capacity and operator's visibility without obtaining written approval. Employees were exposed to struck-by and crushing hazards. (c) Port of Detroit Terminal, Taylor Model TY450M, serial number 17693, was modified through the addition of a ram to move steel coils which affected the truck's capacity and operator's visibility without obtaining written approval. Employees were exposed to struck-by and crushing hazards. (d) Port of Detroit Terminal, Taylor Machine Works forklift labeled 3605 was not marked with the rated capacity. Employees were exposed to struck-by and crushing hazards due to overloading.
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