Summary of COSHAB-ALJ's decision dated February 5, 1992, Docket No. 91-R1D3-468 (Palo Alto, CA). Adolf Loeb, Administrative Law Judge. For Employer: William Davis, Director of Human Resources. For DOSH: A. Margaret Cloudt, Staff Counsel.
A serious violation of General Industry 3382(a) and $300 penalty were affirmed. Employer, a corporation which operated "Jiffy Lube" automobile service facilities, was cited for having employees work without wearing personal protective equipment against injury by substances hazardous to the eyes. An employee who was not wearing face protection received superficial burns when battery acid splashed on his face. The Divi
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