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Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 5A0001 OSH Act General Duty Paragraph
Inspection Nr: 307606053
Citation: 01001
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Status: I
Initial Penalty: $1,000.00
Current Penalty: $1,000.00
Issuance Date: 02/21/2006
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 2
Abatement Date: 02/24/2006
Gravity: 10
Report ID: 0215600
Contest Date: 05/15/2006
Final Order: 07/28/2006
Related Event Code (REC): A
Emphasis:
| Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Penalty | J: ALJ Decision | 07/28/2006 | $1,000.00 | 02/24/2006 | Serious | |
| Penalty | Z: Issued | 02/21/2006 | $1,000.00 | 02/24/2006 | 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 was 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, crushed or pinned by falling automobiles while working with an automotive lift with defects that had not been properly inspected, maintained, repaired or taken out of service. A)On or about 9/18/05: At Worksite The employer failed to perform and document regular inspections of and implement a comprehensive maintenance/ repair program for Benwil Automotive lift (Serial #B8907056 and #B8907879). Benwill Lift #B8907056 was used with the following defects: the lift chain was excessively rusted, the carriage safety lock handle was completely broken off, a lift adapter was missing and lift adapter pads were missing. AMONG OTHER METHODS, FEASIBLE METHODS OF ABATEMENT INCLUDE: 1) Develop methods for conducting and documenting periodic inspections of all lifts in accordance with recommendations of the lift manufacturer in order to ensure reliability and allow for the safe operation of the lifts. 2) Develop a comprehensive maintenance program in accordance with the lift manufacturer's schedule of maintenance to ensure that the lifts are maintained in safe operating condition. 3) Perform daily safety checks of lifts to detect any defects that may interfere with the safe operation of the lifts at the start of the day, prior to usage. 4) Ensure that any lifts discovered to be in need of repair is removed from service and tagged "Do Not Use". 5) Ensure that all maintenance and needed repairs are performed by qualified personnel. Reference: Benwil Operation and Service Instructions and ANSI/ALI ALOIM-2000: Standard for Automotive Lifts: Safety Requirements for Operation, Inspection and Maintenance. ABATEMENT VERIFICATION IS NOT REQUIRED.