OSHA Inspection: TONY'S SERVICE INC.

Issued

Apr 25, 1995

Abate by

Apr 28, 1995

Penalty

Initial $1,500 · Current $500 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 car/van.
Tony's Service Inc. 43 Lake Street White Plains NY 10603
On or before 4/10/95,
The employer did not follow the Operation and Service Instruction Manual
supplied with the
BENWIL GP-7 automotive lift in that:
a) The employer did not make sure all employees using the lift read the
manual.
b) When lifting vans and light trucks optional truck adapters which adapt
to the lifting points of
these vehicles were not used.
AMONG OTHER METHODS, ONE FEASIBLE AND ACCEPTABLE METHOD
TO CORRECT THE HAZARD IS:
1) To use optional truck adapters when lifting vans or light trucks and
ensuring that all
employees using the BENWIL GP-7 Automotive lift read and understand the
Operation &
Service Instructions manual before attempting to operate the lift
2) Follow section 6.2.2 of ANSI B153.1-1981 (Safety requirements for the
construction, care,
and use of automotive lifts) which states "The owner or employer shall
ensure that operators of
automotive lifts are instructed in the safe use and operation of the
lift".