OSHA Inspection: 3RPM DBA HARRY'S TIRE

Issued

Dec 13, 2011

Abate by

Jan 16, 2012

Penalty

Initial $3,000 · Current $1,800 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:  The load and/or lift
components
should the lift fail.
a)At the facility, on or about 11/29/11:  Two surface mounted, two post
Rotary
automotive lifts were being operated without their swing support arm locks
being operational.
b)At the facility, on or about 11/29/11:  One surface mounted, four post
Rotary
automobile lift was being operated without its rolling lift lock being
operational.
Among other methods, one feasible and acceptable abatement method to
correct
these hazards is to:
Ensure automotive 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
automotive lift, and operate the lift in accordance with the instructions
furnished by the lift manufacturer.
Abatement certification must be submitted for these items.

Issued

Dec 13, 2011

Abate by

Jan 16, 2012

Issued

Dec 13, 2011

Abate by

Jan 16, 2012

Issued

Dec 12, 2011

Abate by

Jan 4, 2012

Penalty

Initial $3,000 · Current $1,800 Reduced