Summary of COSHAB-ALJ's decision dated July 13, 1993, Docket No. 92-R2D5-1144 (Clovis, CA). Amos P. Freeman, Administrative Law Judge. For Employer: Thomas H. Willey, Owner. For DOSH: Rea C. Baker, Associate Safety Engineer.
Employer's organic farming business was inspected following a complaint and it was cited for serious violation of 4070(a) with a $250 proposed penalty. The Employer appealed only the classification of the alleged violation and the reasonableness of the penalty amount.
Guarding, Belt and Pulley Drives (4070(a)). Serious violation and penalty affirmed. A waist-high V-belt and pulley drive on the rear of Employer's pre-1974 tracto
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