Summary of COSHAB-ALJ's decision dated August 16, 1993, Docket No. 92-R4D4-1297 (La Verne, CA). Manuel M. Melgoza, Administrative Law Judge. For Employer: Mark T. Kobata, Attorney. For DOSH: Isaac Chae, District Manager.
Employer, a manufacturer of stainless steel washroom equipment, was cited following an accident investigation for serious violation of 3314(a) with a $2,250 proposed penalty.
Machinery and Equipment, De-Energizing and Blocking (3314(a))--Evidence, Hearsay. Serious violation and penalty vacated. The citation was issued because an employee using a stamping machine failed to shut it off and let a flywheel wind down until it was no long
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