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Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 5A0001 OSH Act General Duty Paragraph
Inspection Nr: 312371164
Citation: 01001
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Date: 10/26/2009 X
Initial Penalty: $750.00
Current Penalty: $487.50
Issuance Date: 10/02/2009
Nr Instances: 2
Nr Exposed: 2
Related Event Code (REC): C
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 | 10/14/2009 | $487.50 | 10/26/2009 | Serious | |
| Penalty | Z: Issued | 10/02/2009 | $750.00 | 10/26/2009 | 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: Failing automotive lift. a)At the facility, on or about 08/21/09: Two in-ground automobile service lifts were being operated without the vertical locking mechanisms working. Among other methods, one feasible and acceptable abatement method to correct this hazard is to: Ensure the lifts are operated in accordance with the Automotive Lift Institute, Inc., standard for automotive lifts, paragraph 4.4.2 which states; The operator shall use all applicable safety features provided on the automotive lift, and operate the lift in accordance with the instructions furnished by the lift manufacturer. Abatement certification must be submitted for this item.