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Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 5A0001 OSH Act General Duty Paragraph
Inspection Nr: 307615278
Citation: 01001
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Status: X
Initial Penalty: $1,500.00
Current Penalty: $750.00
Issuance Date: 07/26/2004
Nr Instances: 2
Nr Exposed: 9
Abatement Date: 08/12/2004
Gravity: 10
Report ID: 0214200
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 | 08/17/2004 | $750.00 | 08/12/2004 | Serious | |
| Penalty | Z: Issued | 07/26/2004 | $1,500.00 | 08/12/2004 | 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 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 potential failure of the hydraulic system causing a the raised vehicle to be lowered onto the employee working on the vehicle. The two lifts in the tire bay were not equipped with working mechanical locking devices which would support the load in the event of a system failure. In addition the lift closest to the sales room was not stable in that vehicles being raised were observed rotating to one side. AMONG OTHER METHODS, FEASIBLE AND ACCEPTABLE METHODS TO CORRECT THESE HAZARDS WOULD BE TO: 1) Replace the defective mechanical locking devices. 2) Repair or replace the non rotating device on the lift closest to the sales room. 3) Establish a periodic qualified inspection procedure in accordance with the recommendations of the lift manufacturer in order to ensure reliability and allow the continued safe operation of the lift. These abatement methods are enumerated in ANSI/ALI ALOIM 2000. AMERICAN NATIONAL STANDARDS INSTITUTE, AUTOMOTIVE LIFT INSTITUTE- " STANDARD FOR AUTOMOTIVE LIFTS--SAFETY REQUIREMENTS FOR OPERATION, INSPECTION and MAINTENANCE" Violation observed on or about 6/21 & 6/22/04.