Summary of COSHAB-ALJ's decision dated February 4, 1997, Docket No. 95-R2D3-2177 (Montague, CA). Bref French, Administrative Law Judge. For Employer: Grace Kandor, Controller. For DOSH: Dennis Barker, Safety Engineer.
Employer, a manufacturer of hinges, was inspected following an accident and cited for a general violation. The Division proposed a $150 penalty.
Power Presses, Point of Operation Guarding (4206(a))--Defense, Employee Independent Act. General violation and $150 penalty vacated.
Section 4206(a) states: "The employer shall provide and ensure the use of properly applied and adjusted point of operation devices or guards for every opera
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