OSHA Inspection: MURPHY MOTORS

Issued

Apr 30, 2009

Abate by

Jun 2, 2009

Penalty

Initial $750 · Current $375 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/struck-by hazards:
(a) For employees working in the service department operating the Forward
4-post lift,
serial #020CD6519, and exposed to the potential for injury created by
excessive
oil/grease allowed to accumulate on lifting chains/cables, an annual
inspection and
employee training had not been conducted.
(b) For employees working in the service department operating the Benwil
2-post lift,
serial #7052, and exposed to the potential for injury created by excessive
oil/grease
allowed to accumulate on lifting chains/cables and/or worn lifting pads
creating metal-to-
metal contact between the lifting pads and car/truck chassis creating a
potential unstable
condition, an annual inspection and employee training had not been
conducted.
(c) For employees working in the service department operating the Whip
2-post lift,
serial #006850, and exposed to the potential for injury created by
excessive oil/grease
allowed to accumulate on lifting chains/cables and/or worn lifting pads
creating metal-to-
metal contact between the lifting pads and car/truck chassis creating a
potential unstable
condition, an annual inspection and employee training had not been
conducted.
(d) For employees working in the service department operating the Benwil
2-post lift,
serial #K953619, and exposed to the potential for injury created by
excessive oil/grease
allowed to accumulate on lifting chains/cables and/or worn lifting pads
creating metal-to-
metal contact between the lifting pads and car/truck chassis creating a
potential unstable
condition, an annual inspection and employee training had not been
conducted.
(e) For employees working in the service department operating the Bend Pac
2-post lift,
serial #51087, and exposed to the potential for injury created by
excessive oil/grease
allowed to accumulate on lifting chains/cables and/or worn lifting pads
creating metal-to-
metal contact between the lifting pads and car/truck chassis creating a
potential unstable
condition, an annual inspection and employee training had not been
conducted.
(f) For employees working in the service department operating the Bend Pac
2-post lift,
serial #50237, and exposed to the potential for injury created by
excessive oil/grease
allowed to accumulate on lifting chains/cables and/or worn lifting pads
creating metal-to-
metal contact between the lifting pads and car/truck chassis creating a
potential unstable
condition, an annual inspection and employee training had not been
conducted.
(g) For employees working in the service department operating the Forward
2-post lift,
serial #051 LF 3310, and exposed to the potential for injury created by
excessive
oil/grease allowed to accumulate on lifting chains/cables and/or worn
lifting pads creating
metal-to-metal contact between the lifting pads and car/truck chassis
creating a potential
unstable condition, an annual inspection and employee training had not
been conducted.
(h) For employees working in the service department operating the Whip
2-post lift,
serial #006851, and exposed to the potential for injury created by
excessive oil/grease
allowed to accumulate on lifting chains/cables and/or worn lifting pads
creating metal-to-
metal contact between the lifting pads and car/truck chassis creating a
potential unstable
condition, an annual inspection and employee training had not been
conducted.
(i) For employees working in the service department operating the Whip
2-post lift, serial
#006455, and exposed to the potential for injury created by excessive
oil/grease allowed
to accumulate on lifting chains/cables and/or worn lifting pads creating
metal-to-metal
contact between the lifting pads and car/truck chassis creating a
potential unstable
condition, an annual inspection and employee training had not been
conducted.
(j) For employees working in the service department operating the Benwil
2-post lift,
serial #7049, and exposed to the potential for injury created by excessive
oil/grease
allowed to accumulate on lifting chains/cables and/or worn lifting pads
creating metal-to-
metal contact between the lifting pads and car/truck chassis creating a
potential unstable
condition, an annual inspection and employee training had not been
conducted.
(k) For employees working in the service department operating the Forward
2-post lift,
serial #106 LF 3314, and exposed to the potential for injury created by
excessive
oil/grease allowed to accumulate on lifting chains/cables and/or worn
lifting pads creating
metal-to-metal contact between the lifting pads and car/truck chassis
creating a potential
unstable condition, an annual inspection and employee training had not
been conducted.
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