OSHA Inspection: DCS AUTO SERVICE, INC.

Issued

2015-08-13 00:00:00

Abate by

2015-08-19 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

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 potential crushing hazards from falling loads and/or lift parts from the improper operations of auto lifts:          a) Upper bay, auto lift closest to reception area - Employees were exposed to crushing hazards while they worked around a Global one-post auto lift with a capacity of approximately 6800 lbs. The auto lift was missing the safety device which would prevent the auto lift crushing the employees while they worked around and under the Global lift. Observed on or about 02/13/2015.           Among other methods, one feasible and acceptable method of abatement would be to follow the requirements of ANSI/ALI ALOIM and/or ANSI B153.1 which includes, among other requirements, the following:          1.- Institute a preventive maintenance program according to the manufacturer's specifications.          2.- Provide training to employees on proper use and care of the lifts.          3.- Ensure all lifts are rated and marked with their load capacity.          4.- Schedule and complete all periodic and annual inspections.