OSHA Inspection: INLAND TRUCK PARTS & SERVICE

Issued

Jun 24, 2010

Abate by

Sep 30, 2011

Penalty

Initial $5,000 · Current $2,500 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 a combination of Sefac and
ALM
manufactured Wheel Engaging Mobile Units (WEMU) with exposure to crushing
and/or
struck-by hazards where the lift operations were performed with two (2)
control panels
that do not meet the manufacturer's and ALI certification requirements.
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

Jun 24, 2010

Abate by

Sep 30, 2011

Penalty

Initial $7,500 · Current $3,500 Reduced