OSHA Inspection: FEDUK FORD

Issued

Jun 19, 1987

Abate by

Jul 22, 1987

Penalty

Initial $240 · Current $240

General-duty citation text

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) Employees were exposed to the hazard of being crushed by descending
vehicle on hydraulic lifts in the event of hydraulic failure because
automatic lift lock (safety locks) were not provided on the two
Werver Hydraulic Lifts along the west wall of the service bay.
Among other methods, one feasible and acceptable abatement method among
others to correct the hazard is to:
1) Re-install the missing mechanical safety devices.
2) Instruct and train all employees in the proper use of mechanical
safety devices and ensure their routine use.
3) Establish and implement periodic (daily) inspections before use and
subsequent repair as needed with original equipment parts.
4) Post manufacturers operating instruction.
Reference Publication: ANSI B153.1 - 1984 section 3.1.10.