Digest of COSHAB-ALJ's decision dated July 30, 1986, Docket Nos. 86-R1D3-207 and 208 (Sacramento, CA). Robert W. Farnsworth, Administrative Law Judge.
For Employer: Myron Maurer, Project Manager. For DOSH: Al Tafazoli, Associate CSE.
Alleged serious violations of 1680(b) and (d) (guarding portable circular arm saws) were reduced from serious to general.
Circular Power Saw, Malfunctioning Guard and Sticking Switch.
Employer was cited following an accident that occurred two days after it acquired the employees and tools of a subcontractor that was expected to file for bankruptcy. An employee was cut by a portable circular saw that, according to the
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