Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 95012901
Inspection Nr: 311619746
Citation: 01001
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Date: 03/14/2008 X
Initial Penalty: $3,150.00
Current Penalty: $2,363.00
Issuance Date: 03/11/2008
Nr Instances: 2
Nr Exposed: 3
Related Event Code (REC): C
Gravity:
Report ID: 0453710
Contest Date:
Final Order:
Emphasis:
Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Penalty | I: Informal Settlement | 05/05/2008 | $2,363.00 | 03/14/2008 | Serious | |
Penalty | Z: Issued | 03/11/2008 | $3,150.00 | 03/14/2008 | Serious |
Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 001 Hazard: CRUSHING
North Carolina General Statute 95-129(1) of the Occupational Safety and Health Act of North Carolina: The employer did not furnish to each of his employees conditions of employment and a place of employment free from recognized hazards that were causing or likely to cause death or serious physical harm to employees, in that employees in that employees were exposed to the hazard of being crush by a falling vehicle: a)Lube Express, Bays 5 & 6 - where the employer did not implement or maintain periodic inspections for a Forward Manufacturing (MN DP09A) "Two Post Asymmetrical" automotive lift used to service automobiles. Employee(s) were using "swing arms" without a 1/2 x 3/4 NC Bolt positioned to prevent the "swing arm" from sliding out of the "Long Slide. ABATEMENT NOTE: Among other methods, one feasible method to reduce this hazard is to follow the owners manual which states that the equipment should be inspected monthly. [Reference: Section 5 Automotive Lift Institute, Inc. ANSI/ALI ALOM-1994]