Digest of COSHAB-ALJ's Decision dated February 7, 1983, Docket No. 82-R5D2-813 (El Monte, CA). Gerald Winerman, Administrative Law Judge.
For Employer: Keith Moriarity, Foreman. For DOSH: Carl B. Latta, Associate CSE.
This appeal was denied. A serious violation of 4070(c) (V-belt and pulley drive guards) was established, with a related civil penalty of $110. The ALJ rejected Employer's argument that the air compressor had previously been approved by the pressure vessel section of the Division.
"One inspection by the Division does not give carte blanche freedom from issuance of citations to an employer. The enclosure around the V-belt may have been
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