Summary of COSHAB-ALJ's decision dated June 8, 1993, Docket No. 92-R2D4-1141 (Stockton, CA). Amos P. Freeman, Administrative Law Judge. For Employer: James R. Hinson, Safety Consultant. For DOSH: Daniel P. Flaman, Associate Safety Engineer.
Three general violations, with $50 penalties apiece, were cited after a complaint inspection was conducted at Employer's job site.
Gas Cylinder, Storage (4845(h)). General violation and penalty vacated. The safety order requires welding fuel-gas cylinders to be positioned with the valve end up during use or storage. The acetylene cylinder in a pickup truck rack was mounted at about a five degree angle, which the
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