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Violation Detail

Standard Cited: 5A0001 OSH Act General Duty Paragraph

Inspection Nr: 312368301

Citation: 01001

Citation Type: Serious

Abatement Date: 05/06/2009 X

Initial Penalty: $1,875.00

Current Penalty: $1,218.75

Issuance Date: 04/03/2009

Nr Instances: 1

Nr Exposed: 5

Related Event Code (REC):

Gravity: 03

Report ID: 0215800

Contest Date:

Final Order:

Emphasis:

**Penalty and Failure to Abate Event History**
Type	Latest Event	Event Date	Penalty	Abatement Due Date	Citation Type	Failure to Abate Inspection
Penalty	I: Informal Settlement	04/15/2009	$1,218.75	05/06/2009	Serious
Penalty	Z: Issued	04/03/2009	$1,875.00	05/06/2009	Serious

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)Garage, on or about 03/06/2009: A Lif-Track, 26,000 lb capacity, Mod: TR 10SNB, SN: 9411173-K, automotive lift was being operated with the following observed hazards: Operator mechanics were routinely working under the loaded vehicle lift with non- functioning left and right safety locking devices. Among other methods, several feasible and acceptable abatement methods to correct these hazards are to: 1.Ensure that all safety features provided on the vehicle lift are functional, and operate the lift in accordance with the instructions furnished by the lift manufacturer and ANSI/ALI ALOIM-2000, Safety Requirements for Operation, Inspection and Maintenance, Section 4 and M-PAK Equipment, Inc Manufacturer's Manual, Operation, Installation & Maintenance. 2.Ensure that operators operate the vehicle lift only after being properly instructed, trained and maintain training documents in accordance with ANSI/ALI ALOIM-2000, Safety Requirements for Operation, Inspection and Maintenance, Section 4 and M-PAK Equipment Inc Manufacturer's Manual, Operation, Installation & Maintenance 3.Ensure that a qualified lift inspection is conducted no less than semi-annually in accordance with the M-PAK Equipment Inc Manufacturer's Manual, Operation, Installation & Maintenance and ANSI/ALI ALOIM-2000, Safety Requirements for Operation, Inspection and Maintenance, Section 5 4.Ensure that qualified personnel conduct required inspections, maintenance and all service and repairs be documented and maintained in accordance with ANSI/ALI ALOIM-2000, Safety Requirements for Operation, Inspection and Maintenance, Section 6 and M-PAK Equipment Inc's Manufacturer's Manual, Operation, Installation & Maintenance. 5.Ensure that operating instructions, general safety information, safety tips and warning labels are displayed in a conspicuous location in the lift areas in accordance with ANSI/ALI ALOIM-2000, Safety Requirements for Operation, Inspection and Maintenance, Section 4 and M-PAK Equipment Inc Manufacturer's Manual, Operation, Installation & Maintenance. Abatement certification must be submitted for these items.

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