Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 001 Hazard: CRUSHING

Section 5(a)(1) of the Occupational Safety and Health Act of 1970: On or about 4/3/87 the employer did not furnish employment and a place of employment which were free from recognized hazards that were causing or likely to cause death or serious physical harm to employees in that employees were exposed to: The hazard of serious crushing injuries from dropping hydraulic automotive lifts while working under vehicles on the lifts, because safety locking devices (dogs) were not provided, not used or not in working order on seven (7) of fifteen lifts in the repair shop. One feasible and acceptable abatement method, among others, to correct the hazard, is to: a) Reinstall any missing mechanical safety locking devices (dogs) and repair those not in working order. b) Instruct and train employees in the proper use of mechanical safety locking devices. c) Conduct periodic inspections of the lifts as recommended by the lift manufacturer to insure that the safety locking devices and all other components are in safe operating condition. Remove defective lifts from service until rendered safe for operation. d) Post the manufacturer's operating instructions in the lift area. Reference Publications: ANSI B153.1-1981, Section 3.1.10; 6.2.1 and 6.3. Weaver Service and Maintenance Manual for Weaver In-Ground Lifts. National Safety Council Data Sheet I-437.79. "Automotive Hoisting Equipment".