OSHA Inspection: DEVILS LAKE CHRYSLER CENTER

Issued

2007-06-27 00:00:00

Abate by

2007-07-30 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $750.00 · Current $375.00 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) At the Devils Lake Chrysler Center for employees in the service
department working
around and under the Hanmecson (2) post auto lift where the annual
inspection,
preventative maintenance program, and employee training were not
implemented.
(b) At the Devils Lake Chrysler Center for employees in the service
department working
around and under the two Forward (2) post auto lifts where the annual
inspection,
preventative maintenance program, and employee training were not
implemented.
(c) At the Devils Lake Chrysler Center for employees in the service
department working
around and under the (2) dual cylinder in-ground hoists 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