Digest of COSHAB-ALJ's decision dated August 27, 1979, Docket Nos. 79-R4D1-409 thru 411 (Van Nuys, CA). Douglas M. Phillips, Administrative Law Judge.
For Employer: James H. Haun, President. For DOSH: Iyad A. Ghalib, CSE.
Use of Circular Power Saws with Guards Wedged Back. A serious repeat violation of 1680(c) was established. The proposed penalty was affirmed. General repeat violations were established by the non-use of protective headgear and the presence of an unreasonable amount of debris at the site. Respective penalties of $110 and $45 were affirmed.
"The Employer argues that in its experience, it was safer for its employees to use portable
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