OSHA Inspection: TIRES PLUS

Issued

Dec 24, 2008

Abate by

Jan 12, 2009

Penalty

Initial $2,250 · Current $1,125 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 4-post lift,
#020EC5872, where
oil/grease was present on the slack chain rods and exposing employees to a
potential
crushing hazard where the locks would not effectively engage during lift
failure.
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

Dec 24, 2008

Abate by

Dec 29, 2008

Penalty

Initial $1,350 · Current $675 Reduced

Issued

Dec 24, 2008

Abate by

Dec 29, 2008