OSHA Inspection: A TO Z TIRE

Issued

Mar 17, 2011

Abate by

Mar 23, 2011

Penalty

Initial $4,500 · Current $4,500

General-duty citation text

Section 5(a)(1) of the Occupational Safety and Health Act of 1970: The
employer did not
furnish to each of his employees employment and a place of employment
which are free from
recognized hazards that are causing or likely to cause death  or serious
physical harm to his
employees in that employees were exposed to struck by hazards.
(a) On or about March, 01, 2011 and at times prior thereto, employees were
exposed to a
struck by hazard while elevating vehicles using lifts without having a
rated load capacity
posted.
(b) On or about March, 01, 2011 and at times prior thereto, employees were
exposed to a
struck by hazard while elevating vehicles using lifts with the lack of
documented annual
inspections performed by a certified lift inspector.
(c) On or about March, 01, 2011 and at times prior thereto, employees were
exposed to a
struck by hazard while elevating vehicles using lifts due to lack of
effective employee
training in that employees were lifting vehicles without daily checks and
reporting of
deficiencies.
Among other methods, one feasible and acceptable method to correct the
hazards noted is to
follow the requirements in ANSI/ALI ALOIM 2008 which include, 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.    Schedule and complete all periodic and annual inspections.
4.    Post and maintain load rate chart with the load limit designated by
the owners manual.
Abatement Note:  Abatement certification and documentation is required for
this item.