Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 19100178 P01 Powered industrial trucks.
Inspection Nr: 77120.015
Citation: 02004
Citation Type: Repeat
Abatement Date: 12/19/2011 2
Initial Penalty: $33,000.00
Current Penalty: $14,016.99
Issuance Date: 12/05/2011
Nr Instances: 4
Nr Exposed: 70
Related Event Code (REC):
Gravity: 1
Report ID: 0524200
Contest Date: 12/27/2011
Final Order: 07/30/2012
Emphasis:
Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Penalty | F: Formal Settlement | 07/30/2012 | $14,016.99 | 12/19/2011 | Repeat | |
Penalty | C: Contested | 01/03/2012 | $33,000.00 | 12/19/2011 | Repeat | |
Penalty | Z: Issued | 12/05/2011 | $33,000.00 | 12/19/2011 | Repeat |
Text For Citation: 02 Item/Group: 004 Hazard:
29 CFR 1910.178(p)(1): If at any time a powered industrial truck is found to be in need of repair, defective, or in any way unsafe, the truck shall be taken out of service until it has been restored to safe operating condition. The employer did not ensure that powered industrial truck(s) with defects or in any way unsafe were withdrawn from service until restored to safe operating condition(s) such as replacing the damaged bolts/pins that secure the forks to the carriage. a) Yale Forklift #35722 in need of repair had not been withdrawn from service, the right side bolt/pin securing the forks to the carriage was missing the locking cap and a wire was used as a replacement part, and the left side bolt/pin locking cap was missing. b) Yale Forklift #35879 in need of repair had not been withdrawn from service, the bolt/pin securing the forks to the carriage had a broken bolt/pin. c) Yale Forklift #35957 in need of repair had not been withdrawn from service, did not have lights, the bolt/pin securing the forks to the carriage was damaged and the other one was missing. d) Yale Forklift #25566 in need of repair had not been withdrawn from service, had damaged tires, the bolt/pin was missing and wires were used to secure the forks to the carriage and the foot pedals were missing covers. Central Transport Incorporated was previously cited for a violation of this Occupational Safety and Health standard or its equivalent standard 29 CFR 1910.178 (p)(1) which was contained in OSHA Inspection #309571263, Citation Number 2, Item Number 5 (repeat), issued on 4/10/2007, final order on 1/28/2008, with respect to a workplace located at 1761 Fall River Avenue, Seekonk, MA. Central Transport Incorporated was previously cited for a violation of this Occupational Safety and Health standard or its equivalent standard 29 CFR 1910.178 (p)(1) which was contained in OSHA Inspection #309997773, Citation Number 2, Item Number 2 (repeat), issued on 12/01/06, final order on 01/03/2007 with respect to a workplace located at 210 East Johnson Avenue, Cheshire, CT.