OSHA Inspection: MCGEE TIRE STORES, INC.

Issued

Sep 6, 1995

Abate by

Sep 11, 1995

Penalty

Initial $525 · Current $300 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 a falling automotive lift
while working
underneath.
a) Establishment:  Single post automotive lift on the south side and east
end of the work bays
was equipped with a safety device which was non-functional in that it was
corroded and did not
fall into place when the lift was elevated to its full extension, as
observed on or about 09/01/95.
b) Establishment:  Double post automotive lift on the south side and west
end of the work bays
was equipped with two safety devices, one of which was non-functional in
that it was corroded
and did not fall into place when the left was elevated to its full
extension, as observed on or
about 09/01/95.

Issued

Sep 6, 1995

Abate by

Oct 9, 1995