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 potential crushing and/or struck-by hazards: (a) Service bay area, for lift 4E, Rotary two-post, L173298A, where the lateral arm restraints were modified and/or damaged to prevent the locking mechanism from engaging. (b) Service bay area, for lift 6E, Rotary two-post, ARZ02D0691, where the lateral arm restraints were modified and/or damaged to prevent the locking mechanism from engaging (c) Service bay area, for lift 7W, Rotary two-post, CBA96D0057, where the lateral arm restraints were modified and/or damaged to prevent the locking mechanism from engaging. (d) Service bay area, for lift 9W, Rotary two-post, CBA96D0056, where the lateral arm restraints were modified and/or damaged to prevent the locking mechanism from engaging. Abatement Note: Among other methods, one feasible and acceptable method of abatement would be to follow the requirements of ANSI/ALI ALOIM and/or ANSI B153.1 which includes, among other requirements, the following: 1.Institute a preventive maintenance program according to the manufacturer's specifications. 2.Provide training to employees on proper use and care of the lifts. 3.Ensure all lifts are rated and marked with their load capacity. 4.Schedule and complete all periodic and annual inspections. Abatement Note: Abatement certification and documentation are required for this item (see enclosed "Sample Abatement Certification Letter").tion