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Standard Cited: 5A0001 OSH Act General Duty Paragraph
Inspection Nr: 108665324
Citation: 01001
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Status: X
Initial Penalty: $4,500.00
Current Penalty: $2,700.00
Issuance Date: 03/22/1994
Nr Instances: 2
Nr Exposed: 5
Abatement Date: 03/25/1994
Gravity: 10
Report ID: 0213900
Contest Date:
Final Order:
Related Event Code (REC):
Emphasis:
| Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Penalty | I: Informal Settlement | 04/05/1994 | $2,700.00 | 03/25/1994 | Serious | |
| Penalty | Z: Issued | 03/22/1994 | $4,500.00 | 03/25/1994 | Serious |
Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 001 Hazard: LIFTING
Section 5 (a)(1) of the Occupational Safety and Health Act of 1970: 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 being crushed by adecending vehicle on an automative lift while working under the vehicle: a) Vehicle maintenance area The mechanical locking devices were not in working order on both wayne lifts. On or about 2/7/94. Among other methods, one feasible and acceptable method to correct the hazard is to: 1) Reinstall/repair defective mechanical safety devices (dogs) and connecting linkage above the floor level. For assistance refer to American National Standards Institute (ANSI) B 153111981 Safety requirements for the construction care, and use of automotive lifts Section 3.1.10 and Automotive Lift Institute, Inc. Publication "lifting it Right", Page 16. section entitled "Lifting the Vehicle". 2) Instruct and train employees in the proper use of mechanical safety locking devices for hydraulic lifts. For assistance refer to Automotive Lift Institute Inc. Publication "Lifting it Right", page 10 section entitled "Before You Lift". Also ANSI B1531 Section 6.2. 3) Conduct Regular/periodic inspection of lifts as recommended by the lift manufacturer to ensure that the locking devices and all the other components are in safe operating condition/remove a defective lift from service until rendered safe to operate. For assistance refer to American National Standards Institute (ANSI) B153.11981 "Safety Requirements for the Construction, Care and Use of Automotive Lifts" section sections 6.1 and 6.3 also Automotive Lift Institute Inc. publication "Lifting it Right", Page 18 Section entitled "Maintaining Your Lift" and Automotive Lift Institute Automotive Lift Safety Tips Item 1.