OSHA Inspection: MIDAS MUFFLER AUTO SERVICE EXPERTS

Issued

Nov 14, 1994

Abate by

Dec 7, 1994

Penalty

Initial $1,500 · Current $900 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 being struck by falling vehicle(s) when lowering the two
post, free
wheeling, rotating arms, semi-hydraulic frame lift from the fully extended
position due to faulty
(jerking) lift movement.  This lift was located in the northwest area of
the shop and was used
for repair of brakes and exhaust systems.
Among other methods, a feasible and acceptable abatement method to correct
this hazard
is to comply with the safe operating procedures and safety inspection
requirements recommended
by the manufacturer and the Automotive Lift Institute such as, but not
limited to:
1)  Routinely scheduled preventive maintenance of the lift to ensure that
all
components function properly.
2)  Installation of a low oil supply control device to ensure smooth
operation of
the lift.tion

Issued

Nov 14, 1994

Abate by

Nov 24, 1994

Penalty

Initial $525 · Current $315 Reduced

Issued

Nov 14, 1994

Abate by

Nov 27, 1994

Penalty

Initial $525 · Current $315 Reduced