OSHA Inspection: CARR'S HONDA

Issued

Aug 9, 2005

Abate by

Sep 21, 2005

Penalty

Initial $1,250 · Current $875 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 struck by and crushing hazards:
(a) Service Area - The employer failed to establish procedures to conduct
periodic inspections
of 16 automobile lifts in the service area; maintain periodic inspection
and maintenance records;
ensure that lift operators are qualified and trained in the safe use and
operation of lifts; and
display the manufacturer's operating instructions in the lift area
accessible for the operator(s).
Employee(s) working under elevated vehicles were exposed to crushing and
struck by hazards
in the event that vehicles could collapse from their elevated positions.
Among other methods, one feasible and acceptable method to correct this
hazard is to
include, but not limited to the following:
(1) Conform to the American National Standards Institute / Automotive Lift
Institute Standard
for Automotive Lift Safety Requirements for Operation, Inspection, and
Maintenance, ANSI/ALI
ALOIM-2000, Sections 5 and 6.
In accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19(d), abatement certification is required
for this violation
(using the CERTIFICATION OF CORRECTIVE ACTION WORKSHEET), and in
addition, documentation demonstrating that abatement is complete must be
included with
your certification.  This documentation may include, but is not limited
to, evidence of the
purchase or repair of the equipment, photographic or video evidence of
abatement, or other
written records.