OSHA Inspection: MAC ASSOCIATES, INC DBA MIDAS MUFFLER

Issued

Dec 28, 2009

Abate by

Jan 25, 2010

Penalty

Initial $1,250 · Current $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 the
company did not establish or perform periodic inspections or maintenance
procedures on the
following automotive lifts.
a)On or about September 19, 2009, employees using two-plunger frame
pick-up lift #5,
model #DTO28H in bay #3, were exposed to struck-by and/or crushed-by
hazards.
The lift's locking latches were not operational.
Among other methods, a feasible and acceptable method to abate these
hazards is for
the employer to establish and perform the inspection and maintenance
procedures set
forth in consensus standard ANSI/ALI ALOIM: 2008 and the manufacture's
guidelines set forth by Rotary Lift, Inc.
Abatement certification is required for this item in accordance with the
requirements of
29 CFR 1903.19(c).
b)On or about September 19, 2009, employees using adjustable truck lift
#6, model
#AP52HC2 in bay #3, were exposed to struck-by and/or crushed-by hazards.
The
lift's hydraulic raising/lowering system was leaking.
There is no abatement certification or documentation required for this
item.

Issued

Dec 28, 2009

Abate by

Jan 12, 2010

Penalty

Initial $1,000 · Current $600 Reduced

Issued

Dec 28, 2009

Abate by

Jan 5, 2010

Penalty

Initial $1,750 · Current $1,050 Reduced

Issued

Dec 28, 2009

Abate by

Dec 31, 2009

Penalty

Initial $2,500 · Current $1,500 Reduced

Issued

Dec 28, 2009

Abate by

Dec 31, 2009

Penalty

Initial $1,750 · Current $1,050 Reduced

Issued

Dec 28, 2009

Abate by

Dec 31, 2009

Issued

Dec 28, 2009

Abate by

Dec 31, 2009

Penalty

Initial $750 · Current $450 Reduced