LOVELAND, CO —
OSHA Inspection: LIGHTNING HYBRIDS, INC.
Planned inspection · Safety discipline
At a glance
On , OSHA opened a planned safety inspection of LIGHTNING HYBRIDS, INC. in 319 N. CLEVELAND AVE., LOVELAND, CO 80537 (NAICS 332420). OSHA activity number 314662180.
OSHA opens inspections for many reasons — routine scheduling under a national or local emphasis program, an employee complaint or referral, or a follow-up after a reported injury. Opening or conducting an inspection is not itself an allegation or a finding that this employer broke any rule; any findings appear as the citations listed below, and citations can be contested, reduced, or withdrawn.
Where did this inspection happen?
- Establishment
- LIGHTNING HYBRIDS, INC.
- Site address
- 319 N. CLEVELAND AVE.
- City
- LOVELAND
- State
- CO
- ZIP
- 80537
What kind of inspection was it?
- Inspection type
- Planned (H)
- Scope
- Partial (B)
- Discipline
- Safety
- Advance notice
- No
- Union status
- N
When did the case open and close?
- Opened
- Closing conference
- Case closed
- Last modified
- Data loaded
Establishment context
- NAICS code
- 332420
- SIC code (legacy)
- 3443
- Employees
- 12
- Ownership type
- A
Citations
15 citations on file for this inspection.
5(a)(1)
- Issued
- Apr 26, 2011
- Abate by
- May 31, 2011
- Penalty
- Initial $3,000 · 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 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 being struck-by and/or crushed by an automobile lift, which was not anchored to the concrete floor. (a)Lightning Hybrids, Inc. & 319 N. Cleveland Ave., Loveland, CO: On or before January 13, 2011, the employer did not ensure that employees were protected from struck-by and/or crushing hazards while elevating trucks using the Electro-Hydraulic Four-Post Automobile Lift, 14000 Lb. Model, which was installed without the required floor anchoring bolts in all four posts of the power side assembly to provide lift stability. (b)The hazard of being struck-by and crushed while elevating trucks using the Electro-Hydraulic Four-Post Automobile Lift, 14000 Lb. Model, which was installed without the required floor anchoring bolts in all four posts of the power side assembly to prevent shifting or displacement. Among other methods, one feasible and acceptable method to correct the hazards noted above is to follow the manufacturer's installation requirements on anchoring the power side assembly. The manufacture installation instruction shall be the final authority in all matters pertaining to the installation of the lift. Planning considerations shall place paramount emphasis on the written manufacturer installation instructions. Other requirements: 1) ANSI/ALI:2001, which addresses the safety requirements for installation of surface mounted automobile lifts, floor anchors, and service. Furthermore, a manufacturer Installation Report shall be completed for each lift that was installed. The Installation Report shall be maintained by the installing company and a copy shall be sent to the lift manufacturer. 2) ANSI/ALI ALOM: 2008, which addresses training, maintenance and inspection requirements. 1. Provide training to employees on proper use and care of the lift. 2. Institute a preventive maintenance program according to the manufacturer's specifications. 3. Schedule and complete all periodic and annual inspections. Abatement Note: Abatement certification is required for this item (see enclosed "Sample Abatement-Certification Letter").-Certification
Recent events (2)
- — I (S) $1500.00
- — Z (S) $3000.00
1910.147 C01
- Issued
- Apr 26, 2011
- Abate by
- May 19, 2011
- Penalty
- Initial $1,800 · Current $900 Reduced
Recent events (2)
- — I (O) $900.00
- — Z (S) $1800.00
1910.178 L01 I
- Issued
- Apr 26, 2011
- Abate by
- May 16, 2011
- Penalty
- Initial $1,800 · Current $900 Reduced
Recent events (2)
- — I (S) $900.00
- — Z (S) $1800.00
1910.212 A01
- Issued
- Apr 26, 2011
- Abate by
- May 16, 2011
- Penalty
- Initial $3,000 · Current $1,500 Reduced
Recent events (2)
- — I (S) $1500.00
- — Z (S) $3000.00
1910.212 A03 II
- Issued
- Apr 26, 2011
- Abate by
- May 16, 2011
Recent events (2)
- — I (S)
- — Z (S)
1910.215 A04
- Issued
- Apr 26, 2011
- Abate by
- May 16, 2011
- Penalty
- Initial $1,800 · Current $900 Reduced
Recent events (2)
- — I (O) $900.00
- — Z (S) $1800.00
1910.215 B09
- Issued
- Apr 26, 2011
- Abate by
- May 16, 2011
Recent events (2)
- — I (O)
- — Z (S)
1910.219 D01
- Issued
- Apr 26, 2011
- Abate by
- May 16, 2011
- Penalty
- Initial $1,800 · Current $900 Reduced
Recent events (2)
- — I (S) $900.00
- — Z (S) $1800.00
1910.219 E03 I
- Issued
- Apr 26, 2011
- Abate by
- May 16, 2011
Recent events (2)
- — I (S)
- — Z (S)
1910.303 F02
- Issued
- Apr 26, 2011
- Abate by
- May 16, 2011
- Penalty
- Initial $1,800 · Current $900 Reduced
Recent events (2)
- — I (O) $900.00
- — Z (S) $1800.00
1910.305 G01 IIIA
- Issued
- Apr 26, 2011
- Abate by
- May 16, 2011
Recent events (2)
- — I (O)
- — Z (S)
1904.40 A
- Issued
- Apr 26, 2011
- Abate by
- May 16, 2011
Recent events (2)
- — I (O)
- — Z (O)
1910.37 B02
- Issued
- Apr 26, 2011
- Abate by
- May 16, 2011
Recent events (2)
- — I (O)
- — Z (O)
1910.1200 E01
- Issued
- Apr 26, 2011
- Abate by
- May 16, 2011
Recent events (2)
- — I (O)
- — Z (O)
1910.1200 H01
- Issued
- Apr 26, 2011
- Abate by
- May 16, 2011
Recent events (2)
- — I (O)
- — Z (O)
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Source
This record is reproduced from the U.S. Department of Labor Open Data API (OSHA inspection dataset). The original IMIS detail view is available at OSHA's Establishment Search for activity number 314662180.
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