OSHA Inspection: BREX, INC. DBA CAR X AUTO SERVICE

Issued

Mar 6, 2006

Abate by

Mar 9, 2006

Penalty

Initial $875 · Current $306 Reduced

General-duty citation text

Section 5(a)(1) of the Occupational Safety and Health Act of 1970:  The
employer did not
furnish a place of employment which was free from recognized hazards that
were likely to cause
death or serious physical harm to employees in that employees were exposed
to possible crush
hazards from falling vehicles while working with defective automotive
lifts.
Garage Area.
a)Northwest corner of garage.  Employees used the Rotary Swing Arm Lift
(Model
#AB-1029-8), which had defective safety locking devices.  A bolt was
missing
from one of the safety arms.  The pins to adjust the tension on two of the
safety
arms were worn and did not always hold in place.
b)Second lift, north of south wall.  Employees used the Rotary Swing Arm
Lift
(Model# SP-OA7), which shifted downward on the north side approx. 1-2
inches
during descent with a vehicle on it.  The safety locking cable was in need
of
adjustment.
There is no abatement certification or documentation required for this
item.
Some feasible means of abatement would include:
1.Establish compliance with the American National Standards
Institute/American
Lift Institute Standard ANSI/ALI/ALOIM - 2000 "Standard for Automotive
Lifts
- Safety Requirements for Operation, Inspection and Maintenance."
2.Have lift operators conduct daily or pre-shift inspections and develop
mechanism
for operators to report problems to management.
3.When problems with lifts are reported, ensure appropriate inspection,
maintenance and repairs are implemented by qualified personnel.
4.Remove defective lifts from service until repaired and in safe working
condition.
5.Develop method for conducting and documenting periodic inspections of
all lifts
by qualified personnel at least annually or more often if required by the
manufacturer.

Issued

Mar 6, 2006

Abate by

Mar 9, 2006

Penalty

Initial $525 · Current $184 Reduced

Issued

Mar 6, 2006

Abate by

Mar 9, 2006

Penalty

Initial $525 · Current $184 Reduced

Issued

Mar 6, 2006

Abate by

Mar 9, 2006

Penalty

Initial $875 · Current $306 Reduced

Issued

Mar 6, 2006

Abate by

Mar 9, 2006