OSHA Inspection: FRONTIER MOTORS, INC.

Issued

May 29, 2009

Abate by

Jun 16, 2009

Penalty

Initial $875 · Current $438 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 potential crushing hazards from falling loads and/or lift
parts:
(a)  For the employees who work around and under the Challenger 2-post
lift, Model
27000, Serial #270299, with a 9,000 lbs. capacity, that had missing
contact pads and
broken telescoping stops, located at Frontier Motors, 31406 US Highway 18,
Winner,
South Dakota.
(b)  For the employees who work around and under the three Mohawk 2-post
lifts that
had lateral arm restraints that were not working, located at Frontier
Motors, 31406 US
Highway 18, Winner, South Dakota.
Abatement Note:
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

Issued

May 29, 2009

Abate by

Jun 16, 2009

Penalty

Initial $875