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 crushing/struck-by hazards: (a) In the service department of Clark Community Oil for employees working around and under the Challenger lift, model #24012XL, serial #030100000002184, with excessive oil and grease on the lifting chains and cables and the Rotary in-ground hydraulic hoist that had damaged support pads, an annual inspection and employee training had not been conducted. 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 is required for this item (see enclosed "Sample Abatement Certification Letter").tion