KEENE ENTERPRISES
Summary of COSHAB-ALJ's decision dated August 24, 1993, Docket No. 92-R1D5-1260 (Potter Valley, CA). Amos P. Freeman, Administrative Law Judge. For Employer: Gary M. Gamble, President. For DOSH: Ray Barkley, Associate Safety Engineer.
Employer was cited after an accident investigation for serious violation of 4305(b); a $4,500 penalty was proposed.
Saws, Swing, Automatic Return Device (4304(b)). Serious violation and penalty affirmed. While manufacturing a pallet, an employee amputated a finger and part of a thumb because the return device on a swing saw was inoperative. The safety order calls for a device that will return the saw
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