Digest of COSHAB-ALJ's decision dated August 19, 1985, Docket Nos. 84-R2D5-684 and 685 (Rosemead, CA). August F. Cetti, Administrative Law Judge.
For Employer: Howard L. Collins, Senior Counsel. For DOSH: Robert P. Larsen, CSE.
An alleged serious violation of 1509(d) (accident prevention program) was vacated. An alleged willful/serious violation of 3328(a) (machinery and equipment) was reduced to general, eliminating a proposed $5,625 penalty.
Safety Meetings, "Tailgate," "Toolbox," or Equivalent Requirement, No Violation Found. Section 1509(d) provides: "Supervisory personnel shall conduct `toolbox' or `tailgate' safety meetings - or equivalent -
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