OSHA Inspection: BILL'S AUTO PARTS, INC.

Issued

Jan 12, 2010

Abate by

Jan 25, 2010

Penalty

Initial $1,500 · 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:
a) Jobsite, 522 Rt 67 Amsterdam, NY- On or about 01/05/10- Employees in the
processing area were exposed to a crushing hazard when working under
suspended
automobiles.  The employees used cutting torches and propane torches to
remove gas
tanks and automotive parts while vehicles are suspended on the forks of a
Fiat Allis
FR15B turbo rubber tire wheel loader.
Methods to correct this hazard include: 1.) Develop and utilize a
comprehensive safety training
program for employees on the use of heavy equipment.  2.) Follow the
manufactures
recommendations in the Safety Section of the owners manual and not lift
loads over the heads
of employees. 3.) Use a car rack to hold vehicles to be processed.
ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION IS REQUIRED FOR THIS ITEM