OSHA Inspection: WALHALLA CO-OP OIL & SERVICE

Issued

2009-08-27 00:00:00

Abate by

2009-09-29 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $750.00 · Current $375.00 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 Rotary
four-post auto
lift, model SM121, serial #5RA94B0031, and exposed to the potential for
injury created
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.ns.