Summary of COSHAB-ALJ's decision dated June 25, 1991, Docket No. 91-R2D5-243 (Tulare, CA). Dennis M. Sullivan, Administrative Law Judge. For Employer: Forrest Fisher, Consultant. For DOSH: Lawrence J. Baca, District Manager.
Employer was cited for a serious violation of 3203(a)(1) (accident prevention program). A maintenance employee was not given training in the safe operation of a portable circular saw, such as instruction not to pin back the guard. He suffered injuries to his left hand, including amputation of the little finger. The violation was established.
The Division based its classification of the violation as serious on injuries which migh
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