Digest of COSHAB-ALJ's decision dated June 28, 1976, Docket No. 75-R1D1-670. H. W. Sherbourne, Administrative Law Judge.
Penalties, Good Faith Attempt to Avoid Hazard. This appeal established a nonserious violation of 4305(f).
"A `SWING CUT OFF SAW' WAS NOT PROPERLY GUARDED. The evidence shows that the saw in question was a swing cut off saw and not a `radial arm saw' (8 Cal. Adm. Code 4309). The evidence further establishes that only one half of the upper portion of the saw was guarded. Section 4305(f), 8 Cal. Adm. Code, requires that a hood shall be so designed that it will automatically cover the lower portion of the blade and remain in contact
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