Digest of COSHAB-ALJ's decision dated July 31, 1981, Docket Nos. 80-R4D3-1581 and 1582 (Torrance, CA). Ronald F. Peters, Administrative Law Judge.
For Employer: William Vetter, Attorney. For DOSH: Stephen S. Handin, Staff Counsel.
This appeal was denied. A serious violation of 3203(a)(1) (accident training program) and a penalty of $185 were established.
Accident Prevention Program, Specific Training in Unique Hazards.
Section 3203(a)(1) requires employee instruction in both general safe work practices and hazards unique to the work assignment.
"Although the employee was a well trained and competent journeyman electrician, who had risen to leadm
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