OSHA Inspection: ERIE CADILLAC, INC.

Issued

2015-04-08 00:00:00

Abate by

2015-05-04 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $4900.00 · Current $3675.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

Section 5(a)(1) of the Occupational Safety and Health Act of 1970: the employer did not furnish employment and a place of employment which was free from recognized hazards that were causing or likely to cause death or serious physical harm to employees:  a) Roth Cadillac, Inc., Vehicle Service Area, --Auto Lifts.  On or about March 20, 2015, and at times prior there to, employees were potentially exposed to struck-by hazards while working under and/or near the Challenger, Forward and Rotary automotive lifts.  The automotive lifts were not removed from service after damage and/or defects were identified.   Defective components included, but were not limited to, swing arm restraints not engaging, damaged/deteriorated cylinders, worn bearings, sheaves and bolts.  In addition, the locking mechanisms on lift #7 were not functioning properly.    b) Roth Cadillac, Inc., Vehicle Service Area, -- Auto Lifts: On or about March 20, 2015, employees were potentially exposed to struck-by hazards while working under and/or near potentially defective automotive lifts due to the lack of an automotive lift inspection program.  Procedures were not established to conduct daily and routine inspections the automotive lifts in order to identify defects associated with the working operation of the lifts.  Daily and routine inspections of components such as, but not limited to, the structural components, electrical components and wiring, lift controls, including operation of the positive stop, and the lift locks for the automotive lifts were not conducted.