Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 19100178 C02 VII Powered industrial trucks.
Inspection Nr: 1163153.015
Citation: 02013
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Date: 10/20/2017 2
Initial Penalty: $6,236.00
Current Penalty: $3,741.00
Issuance Date: 12/22/2016
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 4
Related Event Code (REC):
Gravity: 5
Report ID: 0418100
Contest Date:
Final Order: 01/17/2017
Emphasis:
Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Penalty | I: Informal Settlement | 01/17/2017 | $3,741.00 | 10/20/2017 | Serious | |
Penalty | Z: Issued | 12/22/2016 | $6,236.00 | 01/20/2017 | Serious |
Text For Citation: 02 Item/Group: 013 Hazard:
29 CFR 1910.178(c)(2)(vii): Power-operated industrial trucks designated as DY, EE, or EX are not used in atmospheres in which combustible dust is not normally in suspension in the air by normal operation of equipment or apparatus but where deposits or accumulations of such dust could be ignited by arcs or sparks originating in the truck: On or about July 19, 2016, employees were exposed to fire and explosion hazards when the employer provided LP forklifts not rated as DY, EE, or EX for employee use in Class II, Division II areas where accumulations of combustible dust may be ignited by arcs or sparks originating in the truck. In accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19(c), abatement certification is required for this violation (using the CERTIFICATION OF CORRECTIVE ACTION WORKSHEET).