OSHA Inspection: DON'S FORD-MERCURY

Issued

2010-02-24 00:00:00

Abate by

2010-03-26 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 injury from being struck by falling loads and/or lift
parts:
(a)  For the employees performing service work on vehicles with the
in-ground lift not
being properly repaired and using the front two lift arms of the
above-ground lifts to
raise the fronts of vehicles, in the shop area of Don's Ford-Mercury,
located at 1100
East King Avenue, Chamberlain, South Dakota.
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

2010-02-24 00:00:00

Abate by

2010-03-26 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $750.00 · Current $375.00 Reduced