OSHA Inspection: CAROUSEL PARKING CO.

Issued

Jun 17, 1997

Abate by

Jun 27, 1997

Penalty

Initial $450 · Current $360 Reduced

Issued

Jun 17, 1997

Abate by

Jun 20, 1997

Penalty

Initial $750 · Current $600 Reduced

Issued

Jun 17, 1997

Abate by

Jun 20, 1997

Penalty

Initial $750 · Current $600 Reduced

Issued

Jun 17, 1997

Abate by

Jun 20, 1997

Penalty

Initial $7,000 · Current $5,600 Reduced

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: The hazard of falling into an open elevator shaft and/or
being caught between
descending or ascending elevator car and shaft wall.
a)North elevator.  Hoistway doors electromechanical interlocks were
bypassed on
or about 02/02/97:
ABATEMENT NOTE: Among other methods, one feasible and acceptable means
of abatement would be to install or repair shaft way door electromechanical
interlocks and remove easily accessible switch used to bypass the
interlocks. This
feasible and acceptable means of abatement is listed in the following
reference:
Reference: ASME A.17.3 - 1993 2.7.1