OSHA Inspection: DGF AUTO RECYCLING, LLC

Issued

2013-01-15 00:00:00

Abate by

2013-02-02 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $735.00 · Current $514.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

Title 40.1-51.1(a) Code of Virginia: The employer, DGF Auto Recycling,
LLC, 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 bodily harm to employees in that employees were exposed to a
potential crushing hazard.
At 164 Norman Dr. Stafford, VA, DGF Auto Recycling LLC, did not ensure
that employees working
underneath vehicles were provided with a method of protection so that the
engine or other components would
not fall on top of employees. Employees were using shop built welded rims
as a jack stand to hold vehicles in
place.
According to the American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME),
PALD-2009, Safety Standard for
Portable Automotive Lifting Devices, Part 4, a vehicle support stand can
only be used if it meets the following
guidelines:
A: 4-2.7 Proof Load- All vehicle support stands shall be capable of
performing
the proof load test of para. 4-4.1.2 with a load of 200of rated
capacity.
B: 4-3.1 Safety Markings- Safety markings shall conform to the ANSI Z535
series of standards.
a) Study, understand, and follow all instructions before operating this
device.
b) Do not exceed rated capacity.
c) Use only on hard level surface.
d) Center load on saddle.
C: 4-4.1 Proof Tests- For each design or design change that may affect the
stand's ability to meet this Standard,
sample stands built to design specifications shall be proof tested. To
conform with this Standard, the stands shall
perform to design specifications and no functional damage shall occur, nor
shall operational characteristics be
detrimentally affected. For stands that incorporate multiple load holding
devices within a single assembly, each
device shall be tested independently.

Issued

2013-01-15 00:00:00

Abate by

2013-03-04 00:00:00