OSHA Inspection: METALSA LIGHT TRUCK, INC.

Issued

2013-10-30 00:00:00

Abate by

2013-11-19 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $2800.00 · Current $1680.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.178(a)(4): Modifications or additions which affect capacity and safe operation of powered industrial truck were performed by the employer without the manufacturer's prior written approval:                                                                                                                                 a)  On or about July 22, 2013, an employee was exposed to a struck-by hazard while operating a Caterpillar forklift, model DP70E, sn:  AT20C70275, which had the lifting forks modified.  The forks had stop blocks welded to the top, rear, surface of the forks.    b) On or about July 22, 2013, an employee was exposed to a struck-by hazard while operating a Caterpillar forklift, Model DP70E, sn:  AT20C70280, which had the lifting forks modified.  The forks had stop blocks welded to the top, rear, surface of the forks.

Issued

2013-10-30 00:00:00

Abate by

2013-11-19 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $3500.00 · Current $2100.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.178(o)(2): Load(s) were being handled which exceeded the rated capacity of the industrial truck(s):     a)  On or about July 22, 2013, employees was exposed to a struck-by hazard while operating a Caterpillar forklift, model DP70E, sn:  AT20C70275, whose forks were replace with a John Harder/Spec, SF-72 Attachment.  The forklift was de-rated to a lifting capacity of 3850 lbs.  The forklift was being used to lift stacks of truck frames/chassis' (9 per stack), each frame weight approximately 500 pounds, and the total stack weigh was approximately 4500 pounds.    b)  On or about July 22, 2013, employees was exposed to a struck-by hazard while operating a Caterpillar forklift, model DP70E, sn:  AT20C70280, whose forks were replace with a John Harder/Spec, SF-72 Attachment.  The forklift was de-rated to a lifting capacity of 3850 lbs.  The forklift was being used to lift stacks of truck frames/chassis's (9 per stack), each frame weight approximately 500 pounds, and the total stack weigh was approximately 4500 pounds.