Summary of COSHAB-ALJ's decision dated September 8, 1993, Docket No. 92-R2D6-1331 (Arvin, CA). Manuel M. Melgoza, Administrative Law Judge. For Employer: Antone S. Bulich, Jr., Attorney. For DOSH: Lyle A. Garratt, District Manager.
The Division conducted a complaint-initiated inspection and cited Employer, a grower operating a packing shed at the inspected site, for a general violation. It proposed a $315 penalty.
Grinders, Guarding (3583(d)). General violation and $315 penalty affirmed. Section 3583(d) calls for safety guards on right angle head or vertical portable grinders. Employees were exposed to an unguarded right-angle portable grinder. Altho
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