Digest of COSHAB's decision dated April 8, 1976, Docket No. 75-R4D3-497. Adolf Loeb, Administrative Law Judge.
Penalties, Reasonableness of, Safety Program as a Factor.
Established was a single violation of 4070(c) where the Appellant failed to enclose V-belt and pulley drives, seven feet or less above the floor, on some 14 Bridgeport milling machines.
"Appellant has a good safety record, not having a loss-time accident in the past five years. Appellant's safety program was good in the Division's view, with its employees well trained in safety and aware of the safety program. Under the circumstances of this case, and giving consideration to appellan
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