OSHA Inspection: SYRACUSE FRAME SERVICE, INC

Issued

May 17, 2010

Abate by

Jun 21, 2010

Penalty

Initial $750 · Current $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 THE HAZARD OF BEING STRUCK-BY:
a)At the facility, on or about 04/21/10:  Three of the Benwil two post
automotive lifts in use within the facility were not equipped with any
support
arm locking mechanisms.  One Benwil two post automotive lift was equipped
with support arm locking mechanisms on the front two arms.
Among other methods, one feasible and acceptable abatement method to
correct this
hazard is to:
Ensure the lifts are operated in accordance with the Automotive Lift
Institute, Inc. standard for automotive lifts, paragraph 4.4.2 which
states;
The operator shall use all applicable safety features provided on the
lift,
and
operate the lift in accordance with the instructions furnished by the
manufacturer.
Abatement certification must be submitted for this item.