Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 004 Hazard: OTHER

Minn. Stat. 182.653 subd. 2: The employer did not furnish to each employee, conditions of employment and a place of employment free from recognized hazards which caused or were likely to cause death or serious injury to employees; The frame rack had not been properly maintained, specifically the three chain latching grooves had worn edges that could result in the chain slipping out while under hydraulic load during frame straightening of a vehicle. The right hydraulic cylinder had been leaking on the floor. Among other methods, feasible and acceptable abatement methods to correct this hazard include, but are not limited to: Reface latching slot so that chain once inserted in slot cannot slip out. Manufacturer of frame rack should be contacted as they may have developed a better way to secure chains on this type of rack.