OSHA Inspection: NORDSTROM'S AUTOMOTIVE, INC.

Issued

Dec 13, 2006

Abate by

Jan 16, 2007

Penalty

Initial $1,250 · Current $625 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 potential crushing hazards from falling loads and/or lift
parts:
(a) In the auto dismantling building of Nordstrom's Automotive, Inc. for
employees
working around and under the Challenger 2 post auto lifts where the annual
inspection,
preventative maintenance program, and employee training were not
implemented.
Abatement Note:
Among other methods, one feasible and acceptable method of abatement would
be to follow the
requirements of ANSI/ALI ALOIM-2000 and ANSI B153.1 which include, among
other
requirements, the following:
1. Develop and implement a preventative maintenance program according to
the manufacturer's
specifications.
2. Schedule and complete all periodic and annual inspections.
3. Provide employee training on the proper safe use and care of auto lifts.
Abatement Note:  Abatement certification is required for this item (see
enclosed "Sample
Abatement Certification Letter").tion