OSHA Inspection: GRAHAM TIRE COMPANY

Issued

Jan 6, 2009

Abate by

Mar 6, 2009

Penalty

Initial $8,000 · Current $4,800 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 Western lift, #B5926A, Bay 12, where the lateral
arm restraints
were removed.
(b) Service bay area, for Western lift, #B5926A, Bay 12, where the
telescoping arm
locks were missing or broken.
(c) Service bay area, for Western lift, #B5926A, Bay 12, where the
hydraulic reservoir
tank was damaged due to impact with a vehicle.
(d) Service bay area, for Western lift, Bay 9, where the lateral arm
restraints were
removed.
Note: This company was previously cited for the same violation of this
Occupational
Safety and Health Standard or its equivalent standard which was contained
in OSHA
Inspection Number 310983408, Citation 1, Item 1, issued on 06/11/2007.
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

Jan 6, 2009

Abate by

Jan 13, 2009