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Standard Cited: 5A0001 OSH Act General Duty Paragraph
Inspection Nr: 303933659
Citation: 01001
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Status: X
Initial Penalty: $750.00
Current Penalty: $500.00
Issuance Date: 08/14/2001
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 10
Abatement Date: 08/31/2001
Gravity: 03
Report ID: 0418200
Contest Date:
Final Order:
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 | 08/29/2001 | $500.00 | 08/31/2001 | Serious | |
| Penalty | Z: Issued | 08/14/2001 | $750.00 | 08/31/2001 | 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 to each of his employees 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 being struck by a car: (a) Shop Area - Automotive hydraulic lifts are not maintained in a safe operative condition, in that, safety locks were defective and pressure leaks existed. Employees are exposed to being struck and/or crushed by the automobile on the hydraulic lifts while performing repairs and oil changes to vehicles. Among other methods, some feasible and acceptable methods to correct this is to repair and/or replace parts that allow air pressure leaks on all lifts. Repair and/or replace safety locks on all the defective hydraulic lifts. Replace all hydraulic lifts that have defective safety features. ABATEMENT DOCUMENTATION AND CERTIFICATION REQUIREDATION