Digest of COSHAB-ALJ's decision dated April 10, 1991, Docket No. 90-R1D3-1060 (Brisbane, CA). Adolf Loeb, Administrative Law Judge.
For Employer: William D. Spencer, President. For DOSH: Al Taffazoli, District Manager.
An alleged serious violation of 4302(a) (circular knives and crosscut saws, class B) was reduced to general. A proposed $300 penalty was vacated.
Employer used a circular table saw that was not guarded in compliance with the safety order. It had a hood over part of the blade; however, it did not cover the blade at least to the depth of the teeth as required.
One element of a serious violation was established: the substantial proba
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