OSHA Inspection: EIDE FORD LINCOLN & MERCURY, INC.

Issued

May 29, 2009

Abate by

Jun 11, 2009

Penalty

Initial $2,500 · Current $1,500 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, Bay 9, for employees exposed to crushing and/or
struck-by hazards
while utilizing a Forward four-post lift with a light coating of lubricant
on the slack chain
rod.
(b) Service bay area, Bay 10, for employees exposed to crushing and/or
struck-by
hazards while utilizing a Forward four-post lift with a light coating of
lubricant on the
slack chain rod.
(c) Service bay area, Bay 17, for employees exposed to crushing and/or
struck-by
hazards while utilizing a BendPak two-post lift where the lateral arm
restraints
were not
properly engaging.
(d) Service bay area, Bay 18, for employees exposed to crushing and/or
struck-by
hazards while utilizing a BendPak two-post lift where the lateral arm
restraints were not
properly engaging.
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