Digest of COSHAB-ALJ's decision dated May 7, 1986, Docket Nos. 85-R2D3-1398 and 1399 (Lewiston, CA). Robert W. Farnsworth, Administrative Law Judge.
For Employer: Phil Sexauer, General Manager. For DOSH: Keith L. Smith, Associate CSE.
On a penalty-only appeal, penalties of $175 each were affirmed for admitted violations of 4070(c) (guarding belt and pulley drives) and 4077(a) (sprocket chains).
Penalties: Insufficient Showing of Hardship; Familiarity with Oregon Safety Requirements Should Put New Employer on Notice to Inquire About California Requirements.
"Division gave Employer every credit permissible, reducing a possible $4,000 penalty to $35
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