OSHA Inspection: NORTE AUTO CENTER

Issued

Sep 1, 2009

Abate by

Sep 21, 2009

Penalty

Initial $1,500 · Current $1,500

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 a crushing hazard by improperly maintained auto lifts:
a)Service Area:Benwil auto lift not inspected and maintained exposing the
employee to
a crushing hazard.
Violation observed on or about 7/30/09.
ABATEMENT NOTE:AMONG OTHER MEANS, ONE FEASIBLE AND ACCEPTABLE
METHOD TO CORRECT THIS HAZARD WOULD BE FOR THE COMPANY TO
INSURE THAT ALL LIFTS ARE MAINTAINED IN ACCORDANCE WITH LIFT
MANUFACTURES PROCEDURES ON A TIMELY BASIS.  INSURE ALL LIFTS ARE
PERIODICALLY INSPECTED ON A RECURRING BASIS BY A QUALIFIED
INSPECTOR WHO IS QUALIFIED TO PERFORM THESE INSPECTIONS THROUGH
EXPERIENCE IN INSTALLATION OR FIELD SERVICE WORK FOR USERS,
MANUFACTURES, DISTRIBUTORS OR SERVICE ORGANIZATIONS FOR
AUTOMOTIVE PRODUCTS.  INSURE THAT ANY LIFT NEEDING MAINTENANCE
OR REPAIRS IS TAKEN OUT OF SERVICE AND NOT USED UNTIL DEEMED
MECHANICALLY SAFE.  INSURE LIFT OPERATORS INSPECT THE LIFTS ON A
DAILY BASIS.

Issued

Sep 1, 2009

Abate by

Sep 4, 2009

Penalty

Initial $450 · Current $450