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Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 5A0001 OSH Act General Duty Paragraph
Inspection Nr: 122306780
Citation: 01001
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Status: X
Initial Penalty: $1,250.00
Current Penalty: $875.00
Issuance Date: 02/09/1995
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 14
Abatement Date: 03/14/1995
Gravity: 03
Report ID: 0521400
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 | 02/27/1995 | $875.00 | 03/14/1995 | Serious | |
| Penalty | Z: Issued | 02/09/1995 | $1,250.00 | 03/14/1995 | Serious |
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 crushed between the lift and the floor due to the failure of the hydraulic system: Employees work under the automotive lifts without engaging the locking mechanism on lifts that can be locked in any position. Employees working under lifts that can only be locked in the fully raised position are not provided supports to prevent the lifts from falling in the event of a failure when working under the lift when it is only partially raised.