Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 5A0001 OSH Act General Duty Paragraph
Inspection Nr: 1760905.015
Citation: 01001
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Status: Abatement Completed
Initial Penalty: $11,524.00
Current Penalty: $6,914.00
Issuance Date: 08/13/2024
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 2
Abatement Date: 09/09/2024
Gravity: 5
Report ID: 0936200
Contest Date:
Final Order: 09/09/2024
Related Event Code (REC):
Emphasis:
| Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Penalty | I: Informal Settlement | 09/09/2024 | $6,914.00 | 09/09/2024 | Serious | |
| Penalty | Z: Issued | 08/13/2024 | $11,524.00 | 09/09/2024 | Serious |
Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 001 Hazard:
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 physical harm to employees in that employees were exposed to struck-by/crush-by hazards while performing auto services with defective automotive lifts: Golf Maintenance Building, Repair Shop: On and/or before July 5th, 2024, the employer did not ensure that defective Western Hoist Model WS090A was taken out of service and inspected annually by a qualified person. The left and right hand equalizer cable was not taut as well as the rear right hand swing arm assembly restrain mechanism teeth were worn on the Western Hoist vehicle lift. Employees were potentially exposed to struck-by/crushing hazards from vehicles falling from or shifting on automotive lifts.
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