Summary of COSHAB-ALJ's decision dated January 11, 1993, Docket Nos. 92-R3D1-384 and 385 (Garden Grove, CA). Ashaki A. Kone', Administrative Law Judge. For Employer: Bill Johnson, Company Representative. For DOSH: Ralph S. Del Campo, Associate Safety Engineer.
Employer, a bearings manufacturer, was cited following investigation of an accident in which an employee was seriously injured by molten metal. Two alleged serious violations were cited, and penalties of $1,600 each were proposed.
Body Protection (3383(a)). Serious violation and penalty affirmed. The cited order requires body protection (such as aprons) for employees whose work exposes them to
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