Digest of COSHAB's Decision After Reconsideration dated October 20, 1983, Docket No. 79-R1D4-189. Mark K. Bowers, Chairman; Charles Manfred, Member.
The Decision of the ALJ dated May 22, 1979 (Digest 13.304) was modified to the extent that the total civil penalty was reduced from $1,840 to $1,180. In all other respects, the decision was affirmed.
Guarding, V-Belt and Pulley Drive, Penalty Reduction. The Employer operated a small dry cleaning business, cleaning custom-made draperies. Employer admitted that he had failed to correct the alleged violation but produced evidence that access to the compressor was limited and that it was in a closed, locked
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