OSHA Inspection: JAMESTOWN AUTO & COLLISION CENTER

Issued

Feb 20, 2008

Abate by

Mar 24, 2008

Penalty

Initial $3,000 · Current $1,500 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 utilizing the Forward LF lift where
the slack chain
lock rod was not kept free of grease and oil.
(b) Service bay area, for employees utilizing the Forward LF lift where
the lift was
observed to have been in regular use with the lowering lever/mechanism
overridden by
a rubber "bungee" cord.
(c) Service bay area, for employees utilizing the Forward LF lift where
the lock latch
mechanism was modified with duct-tape to reduce the noise created when the
latch
engages each tooth creating the potential for displacement.
(d) Service bay area, for employees utilizing the Bend-Pak XP 12-C lift
where the lift
was observed to have been in regular use with the lowering lever/mechanism
overridden
by a rubber "bungee" cord.
(e) Service bay area, for employees utilizing the Forward, Gilbarco and
Nusbaum lifts
where the necessary operator's manuals were not maintained.
(f) Service bay area, for employees utilizing the Gilbarco R11000 lift
where the lift was
not subject to an annual inspection program.
(g) Service bay area, for employees utilizing the Gilbarco R11000 lift
where the forward
post pit was found to have excessive water/fluid.
(h) Service bay area, for employees utilizing automotive lifts where the
employer had not
developed and implemented a comprehensive 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 and documentation are required
for this item (see
enclosed "Sample Abatement Certification Letter").tion