Digest of COSHAB's decision dated November 25, 1975, Docket No. 75-R2D4-688. Ford B. Ford, Chairman; Harold Mitchell, Member. Jonah Lebell, Hearing Officer.
Reciprocating Parts, "Tipper-Tie Machine"---Consultation with DIS, Appropriate Remedy for Questionable Compliance---Employer Responsibility, for Rental Equipment. The appeal was denied except that the abatement date was extended 60 days from the date of the inspection.
Appellant packaged meat and used a "tipper-tie" machine to extract excess air from plastic bags and to seal a metal staple around the end of the bag. The machine had an unguarded knife that descended, clipping the bag and cutting
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