OSHA Inspection: OK TIRE STORES

Issued

Apr 10, 2008

Abate by

Apr 28, 2008

Penalty

Initial $3,500 · Current $1,750 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 potential crushing hazards from falling loads and/or lift
parts:
(a)  For the employees that work around and under the five single-post
in-ground lifts
that did not have rated load capacities marked on the hoists and
telescoping stops missing
from lift arms, located at 2224 Main Avenue, Fargo, North Dakota.
(b)  For the employees that work around and under the six ALM & Nussbaum
2-post
above-ground lifts that had contact pads on the lift arms that were
excessively worn or
damaged and the lift locks not properly engaged during vehicle servicing
operations,
located at 2224 Main Avenue, Fargo, North Dakota.
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

Issued

Apr 10, 2008

Abate by

Apr 28, 2008

Penalty

Initial $1,750 · Current $875 Reduced

Issued

Apr 10, 2008

Abate by

Apr 14, 2008

Issued

Apr 10, 2008

Abate by

Apr 14, 2008