Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 5A0001 OSH Act General Duty Paragraph
Inspection Nr: 303430144
Citation: 01002
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Date: 12/17/2001 X
Initial Penalty: $2,250.00
Current Penalty: $2,250.00
Issuance Date: 11/13/2001
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 1
Related Event Code (REC):
Gravity: 03
Report ID: 0418300
Contest Date:
Final Order:
Emphasis:
| Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Penalty | I: Informal Settlement | 11/13/2001 | $2,250.00 | 12/17/2001 | Serious | |
| Penalty | Z: Issued | 11/13/2001 | $2,250.00 | 12/17/2001 | Serious |
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: (a)In the automotive shop, employee(s) were exposed to the hazard of being crushed or struck by an automotive lift which was not operating properly in that the mechanic had to strike the lift with a sledge hammer in order to lower it to the floor, and there was no automatic locking device to support the load in case of lift failure. Among other methods, one feasible and acceptable method to correct this hazard would be to follow ANSI B153.1-1990, Safety Requirements for the Construction, Care, and Use of Automotive Lifts, Section 7.3, which states that the employer shall establish a periodic inspection procedure to ensure the safe operation of the lift.
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