OSHA Inspection: BOB WEAVER BUICK

Issued

Mar 22, 1995

Abate by

Apr 10, 1995

Penalty

Initial $750 · Current $375 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:
...crushing injuries because hydraulic floor lifts did not have safety
devices to prevent
the lifts from dropping.
Mechanics at Bob Weaver Buick were exposed to the hazard of being struck
and/or crushed
by the raised vehicles while working under the vehicle on hydraulic
automotive lifts in the
service area.  The hydraulic lifts did not have safety devices to hold the
lift in the fully
extended position as required by the American National Standard (ANSI)
B153.1 - 1974.
Feasible and effective abatement can be expected to include, but is not
limited to:
1)Retro fit lifts with safety devices.
2)Replace the hydraulic lifts with newer ones that have safety devices.
3)Use jack stands placed under the lift support arms or under the
vehicle's frame for
support.
DISCLAIMER:
a.The employer is not limited to the abatement methods suggested by OSHA;
b.The methods explained are general and may not be effective in all cases;
c.The employer is responsible for selecting and carrying out an effective
abatement
method.

Issued

Mar 22, 1995

Abate by

Apr 24, 1995

Penalty

Initial $600 · Current $300 Reduced

Issued

Mar 22, 1995

Abate by

Mar 28, 1995

Penalty

Initial $450 · Current $225 Reduced

Issued

Mar 22, 1995

Abate by

Mar 27, 1995

Penalty

Initial $600 · Current $300 Reduced

Issued

Mar 22, 1995

Abate by

Apr 10, 1995

Penalty

Initial $600 · Current $300 Reduced

Issued

Mar 22, 1995

Abate by

Mar 27, 1995

Issued

Mar 22, 1995

Abate by

Mar 27, 1995

Issued

Mar 22, 1995

Abate by

Mar 27, 1995