OSHA Inspection: DELL RAPIDS FORD

Issued

Sep 25, 2007

Abate by

Oct 29, 2007

Penalty

Initial $1,750 · 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 crushing and/or struck-by hazards:
(a) Service bay area, for employees operating the Rotary and other brand
two-post and
four-post automotive lifts where the employer had not developed and
implemented an
annual lift inspection program.
(b) Service bay area, for employees operating the Rotary and other brand
two-post and
four-post automotive lifts where the employer had not developed and
implemented an
annual training program.
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