12,430 Chico Bean Growers

By: Cal-OSHA Decisions

Digest of COSHAB-ALJ's decision dated January 6, 1978, Docket No. 77-R2D2-275. Paul G. Smith, Administrative Law Judge.

For App: K. P. Kincade, Manager. For DIS: Ralph Carr, CSE.

Appellant's gravity table-shaker allegedly produced excessive noise in violation of 8 Cal. Adm. Code 5099(a) and employees were not provided with sufficient ear protection. No penalty was proposed. The appeal was denied except for the abatement arrangements.

"Appellant clearly demonstrated that good faith efforts to curb the noise had been made since the inspection. The parties agreed to future consultation in an effort to reduce the noise levels through operating and eng

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