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

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 struck, crushed or pinned by unsecured automotive lifts; e.g., the automatic mechanical locking latches were not engaged: a) Transmission removal/installation shop - On or about 2/28/96, employees were exposed to the hazard of being struck, crushed or pinned while working under vehicles on the lifts; automatic mechanical locking latches were inoperative. No additional safety precautions were used to support vehicles while the automatic mechanical locking latches were inoperative. Among other methods, one feasible and acceptable abatement method to correct this hazard is to: 1.Conduct inspections of the lifts as recommended by the manufacturer to ensure that the automotive mechanical locking latch and all other operating components are in safe operating condition. Remove any defective lift(s) from service until rendered safe for use. 2.Follow the requirements of ANSI B153.1-1990, Automotive Lifts-Safety Requirements for the Construction, Care, and Use; Automotive Lift Institute Publication ALISM 89-1; and NIOSH Publication No. 77-22. The automatic mechanical locking devices shall hold the lift in the extended position. 3.Instruct and train employees as recommended in the manufacturer's operating instructions for the proper use in the safe operation of the lifts, including the automatic mechanical locking latch.g