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Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 5A0001 OSH Act General Duty Paragraph
Inspection Nr: 1495337.015
Citation: 01001
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Status: Abatement Completed
Initial Penalty: $13,653.00
Current Penalty: $13,653.00
Issuance Date: 03/29/2021
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 1
Abatement Date: 05/13/2021
Gravity: 10
Report ID: 0111100
Contest Date:
Final Order: 04/22/2021
Related Event Code (REC): C
Emphasis:
| Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Penalty | I: Informal Settlement | 04/22/2021 | $13,653.00 | 05/13/2021 | Serious | |
| Penalty | Z: Issued | 03/29/2021 | $13,653.00 | 05/13/2021 | Serious |
Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 001 Hazard:
29 CFR OSH ACT of 1970 Section (5)(a)(1): 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 harm to employees exposed to crushing types of injuries, due to the unsafe operation and maintenance of automotive lifts: Loading Area - On or about 10/01/2020 the four Rotary MCHW418U1A00 18,000 pound capacity column lifts and the four Rotary MCHF414U1A00 14,000 pound capacity column lifts were not maintained and utilized safely, in the following instances: a) The eight lifts have been modified with a homemade, aluminum accessory that extends the steel lifting arms and alters the center of gravity and load capacity of each lift. The employer was notified by the lift inspector that the homemade aluminum extensions were not approved by the manufacturer and prohibited. b) The eight lifts are not subjected to a daily or periodic maintenance inspection as required by the ANSI/ALOIM (Automotive Lift Operation, Installation and Maintenance) and the manufacturer's Installation, Safety, Operation and Maintenance Manual. c) Employees, who use the eight lifts, are not trained or certified to do so as required by the ANSI/ALOIM (Automotive Lift Operation, Installation and Maintenance) and the manufacturer's Installation, Safety, Operation and Maintenance Manual.