OSHA Inspection: AMERICAN TRANSIT, INC

Issued

Feb 5, 2009

Abate by

Mar 25, 2009

Penalty

Initial $4,500 · Current $4,500

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 crushing injuries in the event of a catastrophic
failure of the
hydraulic systems on automotive lifts.
a) 1200 Zerega Ave Bronx, NY: The employer failed to conduct periodic
inspections which
would have identified hazards such as, but not limited to metal shavings
on Mohawk,Model
LMF12 lift #6, on or about 12/3/08.
One feasible and acceptable method of abatement is to follow the guidance
set forth in
ANSI/ALI ALOIM-1994 "Safety Requirements For Operation, Inspection and
Maintenance",
Section 5.1 "Qualified Inspection Procedure", provided by the Automotive
Lift Institute.
NOTE: In addition to abatement certification, the employer is required to
submit
abatement documentation for this item in accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19.