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Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 19100178 G02 Powered industrial trucks.
Inspection Nr: 1382039.015
Citation: 01002
Citation Type: Other
Abatement Status: Abatement Completed
Initial Penalty: $7,577.00
Current Penalty: $3,788.00
Issuance Date: 07/01/2019
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 24
Abatement Date: 08/30/2019
Gravity:
Report ID: 0728900
Contest Date:
Final Order: 07/29/2019
Related Event Code (REC):
Emphasis:
| Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Penalty | I: Informal Settlement | 07/29/2019 | $3,788.00 | 08/30/2019 | Other | |
| Penalty | Z: Issued | 07/01/2019 | $7,577.00 | 07/25/2019 | Serious |
Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 002 Hazard:
29 CFR 1910.178(g)(2): Facilities were not provided for flushing and neutralizing spilled electrolyte, for fire protection, for protecting charging apparatus from damage by trucks: The employer is failing to protect employees from injuries related to working on or near battery charging facilities. This was most recently observed at 1111 Fort St, Omaha, Nebraska on March 1, 2019 when employees were servicing the lead acid batteries in motorized pallet jacks and there was no method to neutralize spilled battery electrolyte, no readily available fire extinguisher, and no structure protecting the battery chargers from incidental contact with the pallet jacks.