11,360 De Laval Turbine Inc.

By: Cal-OSHA Decisions

Digest of COSHAB-ALJ's decision dated October 27, 1976, Docket No. 75-R2D6-1050. August F. Cetti, Administrative Law Judge.

This appeal was denied. A nonserious violation of 3314(b), together with the proposed penalty of $65, was affirmed.

"Appellant was cited for the alleged violation of 8 Cal. Adm. Code 3314(b), which requires that every power driven machine be locked or sealed in the `off' position or at least de-energized `during repair work and setting up operations.' Although the employee knew the proper procedure, he neglected to follow it. When he decided to wipe the oil off the reciprocating hydraulic cylinder rod, he should have at least d

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