OSHA Inspection: LALO'S AUTO SERVICE CENTER, INC.

Issued

2013-11-05 00:00:00

Abate by

2013-12-24 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $7000.00 · Current $4200.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

OSH ACT of 1970 Section (5)(a)(1): 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 struck or crushed by hazards:    On or about 05/31/2013 Lift Bays #1 and #2, Employees operating a Benwil Industries, Dual post above ground automotive lift, were exposed to struck /crushed by hazards, while lifting and working under vehicles needing servicing.     Among other methods, one feasible and acceptable methods of abatement would be to follow ANSI/ALI 2008 Standard for Automotive Lifts:     a) Section 4.2.1, Operator Training. The owner or employer shall ensure that operators of automotive lifts are instructed in the safe operation of the lift using the manufacturer-provided instructions and warning labels and the Automotive Lift Institute publications, "Quick Reference Guide, Vehicle Lifting Points for Frame engaged lifts", "Lifting it Right", and "Safety Tips" and this ALOIM standard.      b) Section 5.1, Periodic Qualified Inspection. The owner or employer shall establish a periodic inspection procedure in accordance with the recommendations of the lift manufacturer in order to ensure reliability and allow the safe operation of the lift.     c) Section 6.1.4, Planned Maintenance Documentation, Repair Maintenance Documentation. A thorough record of each planned maintenance performed and repair maintenance procedure shall be prepared and maintained by the owner or employer.