Digest of COSHAB-ALJ's decision dated May 17, 1985, Docket Nos. 84-R1D5-1145 and 1146 (Napa, CA). August F. Cetti, Administrative Law Judge.
For Employer: Richard Hancock, Owner. For DOSH: Joel D. Halverson, Associate CSE.
An alleged general violation of 1517(a) (foot protection) was vacated. A serious violation of 1680(c) (portable circular power saw guards) was affirmed, with $75 penalty.
Foot Protection, Inappropriate Footwear, Carpenter Wearing Tennis Shoes. The alleged 1517(a) violation was based on evidence that Employer's carpenter wore tennis shoes while nailing trim on a prefabricated modular home. Employer testified that tennis shoes are
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