OSHA Inspection: FIRESTONE TIRE & SERVICE CENTER

Issued

Oct 8, 1992

Abate by

Oct 12, 1992

Penalty

Initial $1,500 · Current $1,500

General-duty citation text

Section 5(a)(1) of the Occupational Safety and Health Act of 1970:  The
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employer did not furnish his employees 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:
a) Employees were exposed to the uncontrolled lowering of
two hoists in the east bay area which had defective safety
latches incapable of securing the hoists in an up position.
The hoists were not inspected or maintained according to
ANSI B153.1 - 1974, section 6.3, safety requirements for the
construction care and use of automotive lifts.
To correct the hazard, among other methods, is to follow a
regular maintenance schedule for the car lifts to insure
they are opertaing properly.
acceptable method to correct the hazard, among other methods, is to
follow a regular maintenance schedule for the car lifts to insure they
are opertaing properly.

Issued

Oct 8, 1992

Abate by

Oct 21, 1992