Summary of COSHAB-ALJ's decision dated November 9, 1992, Docket Nos. 92-R4D4-255 and 296 (Arcadia, CA). Ashaki A. Kone', Administrative Law Judge. For Employer: Kathy D'Amato, Benefits Coordinator. For DOSH: Jerry D. Earley, Associate Industrial Hygienist.
The Division charged Employer with two serious violations after an accident inspection. An employee sustained an amputation injury to his ring finger while adjusting a bowling alley pinsetter machine.
Machinery, Deenergizing Before Adjusting (3314(a)). Serious violation and $1,400 penalty affirmed. The safety order requires stopping, deenergizing and blocking out, if necessary, moveable parts of m
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