Summary of COSHAB-ALJ's decision dated September 24, 1997, Docket No. 96-R3D5-1445 (Torrance, CA). Dale A. Raymond, Administrative Law Judge. For Employer: Thomas L. Thomas, Corporate Vice President. For DOSH: David W. Pies, Staff Counsel.
The Division conducted an accident inspection at Employer's sheet metal parts facility, citing for a serious violation and proposing a $5,000 penalty.
Machinery and Equipment, Locking and Tagging Out (3314(a))---Defense, Independent Employee Act. Serious violation and $5,000 penalty set aside.
An employee was seriously injured, suffering a finger amputation and multiple fractures of his hand. He had been asked to g
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