OSHA Inspection: DON BESSETTE MOTORS

Issued

2009-11-02 00:00:00

Abate by

2010-01-22 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $3000.00 · Current $1500.00 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 and/or struck-by hazards:
(a) Service bay area, Bay 9, for employees utilizing the Forward 2-post
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automotive lift where the lateral arm restraint locking mechanisms were
non-functioning.
(b) Service bay area, Bay 1, for employees utilizing the unidentified
make/model lift
where screwdrivers, awls, pipes and other materials were used to prop open
the lowering
mechanism allowing the operator to leave the lift unattended while
lowering the lift.
(c) Service bay area, Bay 2, for employees utilizing the unidentified
make/model lift
where screwdrivers, awls, pipes and other materials were used to prop open
the
lowering
mechanism allowing the operator to leave the lift unattended while
lowering the lift.
(d) Service bay area, Bay 12, for employees utilizing the unidentified
make/model lift
where screwdrivers, awls, pipes and other materials were used to prop open
the lowering
mechanism allowing the operator to leave the lift unattended while
lowering the lift.
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