OSHA Inspection: WESTLIE MOTOR COMPANY

Issued

Apr 2, 2009

Abate by

Apr 20, 2009

Penalty

Initial $3,500 · Current $3,500

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 injury from falling loads and/or lift parts:
(a)  For the employees operating the 2-cylinder in-ground lifts that did
not have identified
load ratings in the north and south service shops of Westlie Motor
Company, located at
500 South Broadway, Minot, North Dakota.
(b)  For the employees operating the Forward 4-post lift, Model #125ARO,
Serial #084
DI 1191, with a 12,000-pound capacity with oily lock rods in the north
service shop of
Westlie Motor Company, located at 500 South Broadway, Minot, North Dakota.
(c)  For the employees operating the Rotary 2-post lifts, Model
#SPOA9-200, with a
9,000-pound capacity that were not lowered onto the safety locks in the
north
service
shop of Westlie Motor Company, located at 500 South Broadway, Minot, North
Dakota.
(d)  For the employees operating the Forward 2-post lift, Model #EP012,
Serial
#185JL11486, with a 12,000-pound capacity that was hoisting a service
vehicle equipped
with a jib crane, potentially overloading the rear swing arms in the south
service shop
of Westlie Motor Company, located at 500 South Broadway, Minot, 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 2, 2009

Abate by

Apr 20, 2009