OSHA Inspection: WATERTOWN AUTO SALES INC

Issued

Feb 8, 2005

Abate by

Mar 14, 2005

Penalty

Initial $1,500 · Current $975 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 a crushing hazard created by the sudden and unpredictable
descent of a vehicle
elevated by an automotive lift:
a)In the Service Area, on or about 12/17/04:  Ammco, two post automotive
lift,
model number AL-7, serial number P000006651 was missing the locking
device for the left front swing arm.
b)Anchor bolts on the Ammco two post lift, serial number P000006651, were
not re-torqued to one hundred fifty foot pounds on an monthly basis as
required by the lift manufacturer.
c)The hydraulic pump on the Ammco two post lift, serial number P000006651,
was leaking around the top seal.
d)The employer did not train and document employees were instructed in the
safe use and operation of automotive lifts.
Among other methods, several feasible and acceptable abatement methods to
correct
these hazards are to:
1.Install locking device for the front swing arm.
2.Establish a periodic inspection as recommended by the manufacturer,
to include re-torquing of the anchor bolts and repairing all leaks, to
ensure the safe operation of the lift.
3.Document that all employees have received training in the safe use and
operation of automotive lifts.
Abatement certification must be submitted for this items.ted