Summary of COSHAB-ALJ's decision dated January 13, 1992, Docket No. 91-R2D3-732 (Anderson, CA). Amos P. Freeman, Administrative Law Judge. For Employer: Jim Barnett, Safety Director. For DOSH: Dennis Barker, Associate Safety Engineer.
Employer was charged with a general regulatory violation of 342(a) following a complaint investigation, alleging it failed to report a serious injury at its saw mill. An employee fell from a metal platform that was under construction, suffering what at the time seemed to be minor injuries. He continued to work, performing light duty work, until a medical specialist put him on medical leave 2-1/2 months after the accident
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