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 a crushing hazard created by the sudden and unpredictable descent of vehicles elevated by automotive lifts: a)Maintenance Shop, on or about 5/22/01: Globe two piston hydraulic automotive lift had no functional locking devices and there were no markings on the lift indicating manufacturer's name, rated load capacity, model and serial number. Employees exposed to being struck by the vehicle should the lift fail. Among other methods, several feasible and acceptable abatement methods to correct these hazards are to: 1.Repair the mechanical locking devices. 2.Install permanent markings on the lift to show the manufacturer's name,rated load capacity, model and serial number. 3.Establish a periodic inspection procedure as recommended by the manufacturer to ensure the safe operation of the lift. 4.Instruct all employees in the safe use and operation of the automotive lifts and their safety devices and ensure their routine use. Abatement certification must be submitted for this item.