Summary of COSHAB-ALJ's decision dated May 6, 1993, Docket No. 92-R1D5-557 (Scotia, CA). Dennis M. Sullivan, Administrative Law Judge. For Employer: Jeffrey Tanenbaum, Attorney. For DOSH: David Gauthier, Associate Safety Engineer.
Following an accident investigation at Employer's lumber mill, the Division cited Employer for serious violation of 4353(a) and proposed a $5,000 penalty.
Guarding, Baler and Compaction Equipment Points of Operation (4353(a)). Appeal from serious violation and penalty granted. In Employer's mill, cut lumber was stacked in large rectangular units with small pieces of wood known as "stickers" inserted crosswise, here and the
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