Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 002 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 the hazard of crushing injuries from automotive lift collapse: a) 120 South Main, Ketchum, Idaho - Weaver Corporation Auto Lift, Model AFM-50-A; the employer had not conducted periodic insepctions to ensure that all componenets are in safe operating conditions; observed January 11, 1990. b) 120 South Main, Ketchum, Idaho - Air-Oil Hydraulic Lift (manufacturer and date of manufacturing unknown); the employer had not conducted periodic inspections to ensure that all componenets are in safe operating conditions; observed January 11, 1990. Among other methods, one feasible and acceptable abatement methods to correct this hazard is: 1) Conduct periodic inspections (at least annually) of all auto lifts in accordance with manufacturer's specifications as required by American National Standards Institute, Inc., B153.1-1974 (Safety Requirements for The Construction, Care, and Use of Automotive Lifts) paragraph 6.3. 2) Maintain and repair all noted deficiencies found during the periodic inspection prior to returning to service. 3) Ensure that periodic inspections verify compliance with ANSI B.153.1- -1974, paragraphs 3 (construction), 5 (installation), and 6 (Maintenance, Use, and Inspection).