Summary of COSHAB-ALJ's decision dated July 10, 1992, Docket No. 91-R4D3-925 (Sylmar, Ca). Ashaki A. Kone', Administrative Law Judge. For Employer: Mario Mena, Employer's son. For DOSH: Katherine Wolff, Staff Counsel.
Wheel Servicing and Mounting (3326(f)(4)). Employer was cited following a fatal accident in which an employee was decapitated when he arc welded a rim without removing the inflated tire. The safety order specifies, when making repairs or welds on rims or wheels, the tire must be removed and remain off until the repair is complete and any welds have returned to ambient temperature. It further requires welding to be done in accordance wit
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