Summary of COSHAB-ALJ's decision dated March 31, 1993, Docket No.92-R4D4-596 (Tujunga, CA). Stuart A. Wein, Administrative Law Judge. For Employer: Philip Castiglia, Design/Sales. For DOSH: Isaac Chae, District Manager.
Employer, a landscape contractor, was constructing a children's playground at its showcase house. An employee suffered amputation of an ear in an accident involving a large gas-powered portable power saw with a circular carbide-tipped blade. The Division cited for failing to guard the lower half (point of operation) of the saw blade under 4307(b) and assessed a proposed $1,750 penalty.
Saws, Guarding (4307(b)). Serious violation affi
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