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Standard Cited: 5A0001 OSH Act General Duty Paragraph
Inspection Nr: 312368319
Citation: 01001
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Date: 05/15/2009 X
Initial Penalty: $750.00
Current Penalty: $450.00
Issuance Date: 03/27/2009
Nr Instances: 2
Nr Exposed: 3
Related Event Code (REC):
Gravity: 03
Report ID: 0215800
Contest Date:
Final Order:
Emphasis:
| Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Penalty | I: Informal Settlement | 04/17/2009 | $450.00 | 05/15/2009 | Serious | |
| Penalty | Z: Issued | 03/27/2009 | $750.00 | 04/29/2009 | Serious |
Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 001 Hazard: LIFTING
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)Dismantling Shop Bay/Lift #1 and 2, on or about 03/09/2009: Two vehicle lifts were being used to lift automobiles for dismantling used auto parts and following hazards were observed: 1)Bay/Lift # 1: Dismantlers were working under the loaded vehicle lift with non-functioning safety devices in that the Right side Swing lift arm link adjuster was removed. Among other methods, several feasible and acceptable abatement methods to correct these hazards are to: 1.Utilize all safety features provided on the vehicle lift, and operate the lift in accordance with the instructions furnished by the lift manufacturer. ANSI/ALI ALOIM-2000, Safety Requirements for Operation, Inspection and Maintenance, Section 4 and Challenger Lifts Inc's Manufacturer's Manual, Operation, Installation & Maintenance. 2.Ensure that operators operate the vehicle lifts only after being properly instructed or trained and maintaining training documents in accordance with ANSI/ALI ALOIM-2000, Safety Requirements for Operation, Inspection and Maintenance, Section 4 and Challenger Lifts Inc's Manufacturer's Manual, Operation, Installation & Maintenance 3.Ensure that a qualified lift inspection is conducted no less than annually in accordance with ANSI/ALI ALOIM-2000, Safety Requirements for Operation, Inspection and Maintenance, Section 5 and Challenger Lifts Inc's Manufacturer's Manual, Operation, Installation & Maintenance. 4.Ensure that qualified maintenance personnel conduct required 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 Challenger Lifts 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 Challenger Lifts Inc's Manufacturer's Manual, Operation, Installation & Maintenance. b)Dismantling Shop Bay # 3, on or about 03/09/2009: A 1/2 Ton electric Duff Norton Overhead hoist was being operated on a monorail with the following observed hazards: 1)The hoist was in use to lift an automobile engine for dismantling with the safety latch removed from the hoist hook. 2)The hoist was being used on an 'A' Frame monorail system which was not rated or marked with the lifting capacity. Among other methods, several feasible and acceptable abatement methods to correct these hazards are to: 1)Replace the safety latch on the hoist hook as designed by the hoist manufacturer in accordance with ANSI/ASME B30.16 Overhead Hoists (Underhung) Section 16, Inspection, Testing, and Maintenance. 2)Rate and mark the rated load capacity on the monorail system in accordance with ANSI B30.11 - 1993, Monorail systems and underhung cranes, Section 11, Construction and Installation. Abatement certification must be submitted for these items.