OSHA Inspection: U-HAUL COMPANY

Issued

Apr 13, 1998

Abate by

May 29, 1998

Penalty

Initial $1,300 · Current $1,300

General-duty citation text

Section 50-9-5(A), NMSA 1978 (New Mexico Occupational Health and Safety
Act):  Every
employer shall furnish to each of his employees employment and a place of
employment which
are free from recognized hazards that are causing or are likely to cause
death or serious physical
harm to his employees.
Employees in the shop are exposed to the hazard of using a vehicle hoist
that leaks
hydraulic fluid requiring dependence upon the back up mechanical system to
prevent the
hoist from descending and increasing the overall danger of an unexpected
drop.  One
feasible and acceptable abatement method includes but is not limited to
rebuilding the
main cylinder and maintaining the lift in accordance with the
manufacturers requirements
as stated in ANSI/ALI B153.1-1990, American National Standard for
Automotive Lifts--
Safety Requirements for the Construction, Care, and Use.
Date Corrected                  Describe Corrective  Action :

Issued

Apr 13, 1998

Abate by

Apr 23, 1998

Issued

Apr 13, 1998

Abate by

Apr 23, 1998

Issued

Apr 13, 1998

Abate by

Apr 23, 1998

Issued

Apr 13, 1998

Abate by

May 14, 1998

Issued

Apr 13, 1998

Abate by

Apr 20, 1998

Issued

Apr 13, 1998

Abate by

Apr 30, 1998