OSHA Inspection: CAMPBELL'S HOME & AUTO STORE

Issued

Apr 20, 2010

Abate by

Apr 27, 2010

Penalty

Initial $2,500 · Current $1,500 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, for employees utilizing the lift in Bay 1 where
straps/cords were
set to hold the lowering mechanism in the "open" or down position,
allowing the lift to
lower while unattended.
(b) Service bay area, for employees utilizing the lift in Bay 3 where
excessive lubricant
was coated on critical components of the locking mechanism creating the
potential for
the lift locks to fail to engage.
(c) Service bay area, for employees utilizing the lift in Bay 3 where the
slack chain rod
was damaged creating the potential for the locking mechanism to
malfunction.
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

Issued

Apr 20, 2010

Abate by

Apr 27, 2010

Penalty

Initial $1,000 · Current $600 Reduced

Issued

Apr 20, 2010

Abate by

Apr 23, 2010

Issued

Apr 20, 2010

Abate by

Apr 29, 2010

Penalty

Initial $500 · Current $300 Reduced