OSHA Inspection: MASSAD-ZION MOTOR SALES CO., INC.

Issued

2014-04-24 00:00:00

Abate by

2014-06-11 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $4900.00 · Current $3000.00 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 being struck by and/or crushed by automotive lifts:    SERVICE DEPARTMENT: The employer did not ensure through periodic inspections and preventive maintenance procedures established in accordance with the manufacturers recommendations that the Rotary two post automotive lifts were maintained is a safe operating condition. These include (but are not limited to) the following:     a) Bay 1: Model # SPOA84, 7,000 lbs. capacity, Serial #: N/A: Missing Company decals and warning labels. The Arm Restraints do not engage and telescoping stops do not work.       b) Bay 2: Model # SPOA84, 7,000 lbs. capacity, Serial #: 568527: Missing Company decals and warning labels. The Arm restraints do not engage. The Locks do not work       c) Bay 3: Model # SPOA84, 7,000 lbs. capacity, Serial #: N/A: Missing Company decals and warning labels. The Arm restraints and safety locks do not engage. There is excessive play in carriage and arms.       d) Bay 4: Model # SPOA84, 7,000 lbs. capacity, Serial #: L568527: Missing Company decals and warning labels. The Arm Restraints do not work. Telescoping stops do not work. Safety locks do not engage. There is excessive play in carriage and arms.       e) Bay 5: Model # SPOA84-14, 7,000 lbs. capacity, Serial #: L568522: Missing Company decals and warning labels.     Right side local doesnt work. Telescoping stops do not work. Arm restraints, two (2) are missing, two (2) are not working. Carriage and arms have excessive wear. Overhead hose is weeping- should be replaced.        f) Bay 6: Model# SPOA84-23, 7,000 lbs. capacity, Serial #: L587752: Missing Company decals and warning labels. Telescoping stops do not work. Safety locks do not engage. Overhead hose is weeping. Arms and carriages have a lot of wear. Replace the spotting dish.       g) Bay 7: Model# SPOA10N510, 10,000 lbs. capacity, Serial #: BHK04A0454: Left Rear arm bolt for stop is missing.        h) Bay 9: Model# SPOA84-23, 7,000 lbs. capacity, Serial # L587752: Missing Company decals and warning labels. Telescoping stops do not work. Swing arm restraints do not work. Lift has no spotting dish. Carriage and arms have excessive wear. Left creeps down (lowering valve). Both cylinders have blow by, lift creeps down (Lowering valve)       i) Bay 13: Model# SPOA84, Serial # N/A: Missing Company decals and warning labels. Arm restraints dont engage. Locks dont work. Carriage and arms have excessive wear

Issued

2014-04-24 00:00:00

Abate by

2014-06-11 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $4900.00 · Current $3000.00 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 being struck by and/or crushed by automotive lifts:    SERVICE DEPARTMENT: The employer did not ensure that periodic inspection procedures were established to ensure the reliability and safe operation of the twelve (12) Rotary two-post automotive lifts in accordance with the recommendations of the lift manufacturer.

Issued

2014-04-24 00:00:00

Abate by

2014-05-02 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $3500.00 · Current $2000.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.304(f)(1)(iv): Overcurrent devices shall be readily accessible to each employee or authorized building management personnel. These overcurrent devices may not be located where they will be exposed to physical damage or in the vicinity of easily ignitable material.    SERVICE DEPARTMENT: The main electrical circuit breaker panel having built-in overcurrent protection devices was partially blocked by a Safety Kleen parts cleaning tank containing Safety Kleen 105, solvent a Category 3 flammable liquid.