Summary of COSHAB-ALJ's decision dated April 10, 1992, Docket No. 91-R1D4-1086 (Oakland, CA). Dennis M. Sullivan, Administrative Law Judge. For Employer: Carl M. Rubin, Senior Counsel, American President Lines, Ltd. For DOSH: Kim Hagadone, Safety Engineer.
Machinery and Equipment, Inspection and Maintenance (3328(b)). In its stevedoring operations, Employer utilized yard tractors. It was cited for not following the "150-hour inspection" guidelines published in the manufacturer's service manual beyond the warranty period, the first 1,500 hours of operation. (Subsequently, it performed preventive maintenance every 300 to 350 hours.) Section 3328(b) of
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