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Standard Cited: 5A0001 OSH Act General Duty Paragraph
Inspection Nr: 314344722
Citation: 01001
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Status: X
Initial Penalty: $750.00
Current Penalty: $500.00
Issuance Date: 05/17/2010
Nr Instances: 4
Nr Exposed: 2
Abatement Date: 06/21/2010
Gravity: 03
Report ID: 0215800
Contest Date:
Final Order:
Related Event Code (REC): C
Emphasis:
| Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Penalty | I: Informal Settlement | 06/09/2010 | $500.00 | 06/21/2010 | Serious | |
| Penalty | Z: Issued | 05/17/2010 | $750.00 | 06/21/2010 | 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)At the facility, on or about 04/21/10: Three of the Benwil two post automotive lifts in use within the facility were not equipped with any support arm locking mechanisms. One Benwil two post automotive lift was equipped with support arm locking mechanisms on the front two arms. 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 lift, and operate the lift in accordance with the instructions furnished by the manufacturer. Abatement certification must be submitted for this item.