OSHA Inspection: PEP BOYS

Issued

Jul 31, 2013

Abate by

Aug 6, 2013

Penalty

Initial $7,000 · Current $0 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 crushing and struck-by hazards associated with improper automobile lift operations:    a) On or about June 13, 2013 and at times prior to that date, employees were exposed to crushing and struck-by hazards while working around automotive lifts as follows:        - Lifts were not inspected periodically by a qualified inspector.       - Lifts were not inspected daily during use to ensure that they were properly maintained and functional.       - Lifts were not periodically maintained in accordance with the recommendation of the lift manufacturer.       - Lifts were not provided with warning labels indicating their load limit and rated capacity.       - At least two lifting load lock mechanisms were jammed with debris and were not functional.    Abatement note:   Feasible and acceptable methods to correct these hazardous conditions would be to follow the requirements in accordance to the instructions required in the ANSI/ALI ALOIM: 2008 Safety requirements for operation, inspection, and maintenance standard which includes but is not limited to the following:       1. Institute a periodic preventive maintenance program.        2. Lifts must be inspected by a qualified inspector.         3. Conduct and document periodic inspections and maintenance.        4. Provide the lifts with identification plates indicating their Model and Serial number.       5. Provide warning labels indicating their load limits and rated capacity.