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 LOAD: a)Service Department, on or about 11/3/10: The following Challenger vehicle lifts used were not maintained in safe operating condition: 2)Challenger, Model 24012AR, Serial No. 030300000003076, had the rear front safety rod bent and warning labels were missing. Among other methods, one feasible and acceptable abatement method to correct these hazards is to conduct inspections of the lifts as recommended by the manufacturer to ensure safe operation and to remove damaged lifts from service until rendered safe for use. Also, follow the requirements of ANSI/ALI ALOIM-1994, Safety Requirements for Operation, Inspection and Maintenance, Section 5, Periodic Qualified Inspection and Section 6, Maintenance. b)Service Department, on or about 11/04/10: Jacks used to support vehicles for servicing purposes were not marked with load capacity ratings and had never been inspected. Among other methods, one feasible and acceptable abatement method to correct these hazards is to determine the load rating of each jack and mark them accordingly. Also, follow the inspection requirements of ANSI B30.1- 1975 Jacks, Chapter 1-2 Inspection, Testing and Maintenance. Abatement certification must be submitted for this item.