OSHA Inspection: FISHER MOTORS, INC.

Issued

Mar 7, 2007

Abate by

Apr 9, 2007

Penalty

Initial $875 · Current $438 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 potential crushing hazard from falling loads or lift
parts:
(a) In the service department of Fisher Motors, Inc. for employees working
under and
around the thirteen Rotary (2) post in ground hydraulic auto lifts where
the annual
inspection, preventative maintenance program, and employee training were
not
implemented.
(b) In the service department of Fisher Motors, Inc. for employees working
under and
around the two Rotary (2) post auto lifts where the annual inspection,
preventative
maintenance program, and employee training were not implemented.
(c) In the service department of Fisher Motors, Inc. for employees working
around the
Hunter alignment hoist 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 and/or ANSI B153.1 which
includes,
among other requirements, the following:
1.Institute a preventive maintenance program according to the
manufacturer's
specifications.
2.Provide training to employees on proper use and care of the lifts.
3.Ensure all lifts are rated and marked with their load capacity.
4.Schedule and complete all periodic and annual inspections.
Abatement Note:  Abatement certification is required for this item (see
enclosed "Sample
Abatement Certification Letter").tion