OSHA Inspection: WHALEN TIRE

Issued

2010-05-27 00:00:00

Abate by

2010-06-02 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $700.00 · Current $350.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

Section 5(a)(1) of the Occupational Safety and Health Act of 1970: The
employer did not
furnish to each of his employees employment and a place of employment
which are free from
recognized hazards that are causing or likely to cause death  or serious
physical harm to his
employees in that employees were exposed to:
(a) Auto repair shop: On or about March 10, 2010 and at times prior
thereto, employees
were exposed to a struck by and crushing hazard while elevating vehicles
using lifts with
non-functioning locks on the lifting arms to do brake jobs and front end
re-builds.
(b) Auto repair shop: On or about March 10, 2010 and at times prior
thereto, employees
were exposed to a struck by and crushing hazard while elevating vehicles
using hydraulic
single post Pad Lifts without having a rated load capacity posted.
(d) Auto repair shop: On or about March 10, 2010 and at times prior
thereto, employees
exposed to a struck by and crushing hazard while elevating vehicles using
various lifts with
the lack of documented annual inspections performed by a certified lift
inspector.
Among other methods, one feasible and acceptable method to correct the
hazards noted is to
follow the requirements in ANSI/ALI ALOIM 2008 which include, 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.    Schedule and complete all periodic and annual inspections.
4.    Post and maintain load rate chart with the load limit designated by
the owners manual.
Abatement Note:  Abatement certification is required for this item.

Issued

2010-05-27 00:00:00

Abate by

2010-06-02 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $525.00 · Current $263.00 Reduced