Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 001 Hazard: STRUCK BY

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 the hazard of being struck by a hydraulic vehicle lift: a) On or about October 4, 2006, the employer failed to ensure the safety of the employee(s) in that the locking device on the Rotary Automotive lift number one, located in the shop was not functioning properly. The safety latch for the lift was clogged with dirt, oil and grease and would not activate. b) On or about October 4, 2006, the employer failed to conduct daily inspections on the Rotary Auto lifts #1 through #3 to ensure reliability and safe operation of the lift. Among other methods, one feasible and acceptable abatement method to correct this hazard is to follow ANSI/ALOIM-2000, (Operator Responsibilities), Section 4.4.4, (Operator Reporting) Section 4.5, (Qualified Inspection Procedures), Section 5.1, and (Inspection Points), Section 5.6.2.16. In accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19(d), abatement certification is required for this violation (using the CERTIFICATION OF CORRECTIVE ACTION WORKSHEET), and in addition, documentation demonstrating that the abatement is complete must be included with your certification. This documentation may include, but is not limited to, evidence of the purchase or repair of the equipment, photographic or video evidence of abatement, or other written records.