OSHA Inspection: TSL, INC.

Issued

Jan 6, 1997

Abate by

Jan 13, 1997

Penalty

Initial $4,500 · Current $2,500 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:
In the Maintenance Department, TNT 550 Air Jack was being improperly used
to lift a
tractor trailer.  The right saddle of the right side of the lifting device
of the jack was
placed under the ICC bumper of the trailer.  While being lifted, the
saddle of the jack's
lifting device slipped from under the ICC bumper striking two employees on
or about
October 29, 1996.
Among other methods, one feasible and acceptable abatement method to
correct this
hazard is:
By following the manufacturer's owner manual in the proper and safe way of
using
the
TNT 550 air jack.  Always make sure both lifting saddles are cradled under
the bumper
frame or bed of the vehicle prior to lifting the vehicle.
Other methods and limitations are included in ANSI B30.1, Section 1-3-1,
1986 operation
requirements, and ANSI B30.1, Section 1-3-2, 1986 operational procedures.

Issued

Jan 6, 1997

Abate by

Jan 13, 1997

Penalty

Initial $4,500