OSHA Inspection: TOM THACKER MOTORS LLC/DBA THACKER'S AUTO WORLD

Issued

Jun 13, 2005

Abate by

Jun 16, 2005

Penalty

Initial $1,400 · Current $1,400

General-duty citation text

Minn. Stat. 182.653 subd. 2:  The employer did not furnish to each
employee, conditions of
employment and a place of employment free from recognized hazards which
caused or were
likely to cause death or serious injury to employees:
The Gemini and the Western Automotive Lifts in the maintenance bays had
swing  arm
restraints that were damaged or not functioning. The south lift arm(s) on
the Gemini Lift
were not level causing the suspended vehicle to tilt. The anchor bolts on
the south post
of the Gemini lift were not installed according to the manufacturer's
recommendations.
Periodic inspection and preventive maintenance procedures were not
established; and a
thorough record of each repair maintenance procedure performed was not
prepared and
maintained.
Abatement Guidelines:
Refer to American National Standards Institute Standard ANSI/ALI
ALOIM-2000 Standard for
Automotive Lifts - Safety Requirements for Operation, Inspection and
Maintenance; and the
manufacturer's recommendations. The ANSI standard contains additional
detail, including
checklists and forms for lift inspections and maintenance that may be
helpful.

Issued

Jun 13, 2005

Abate by

Jul 7, 2005

Penalty

Initial $525 · Current $525

Issued

Jun 13, 2005

Abate by

Jul 7, 2005