OSHA Inspection: COUNTRY PRIDE COOP

Issued

Feb 13, 2008

Abate by

Feb 20, 2008

Penalty

Initial $1,750 · Current $875 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 Ben Pearson and Worth
two-post
and
four-post automotive lifts where the employer had not developed and
implemented a
comprehensive inspection and training program.
(b) Service bay area, for employees operating the Worth two-post 9000-lb
automotive lift
where the "T-bolt" lateral locking mechanism was not utilized at all times.
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

Issued

Feb 13, 2008

Abate by

Mar 3, 2008

Penalty

Initial $1,750 · Current $875 Reduced

Issued

Feb 13, 2008

Abate by

Feb 20, 2008