Summary of COSHAB-ALJ's decision dated October 27, 1993, Docket No. 92-R3D1-1893 (Irvine, CA). Ashaki A. Kone', Administrative Law Judge. For Employer: Bill Knocke, Health and Safety Specialist. For DOSH: Ron Medeiros, Staff Counsel.
An employee of Employer's frozen food processing and packaging operation was injured when her arm was caught between rollers of a package sealing machine. An accident investigation led to citation for a serious violation and a $4,000 proposed penalty. Employer appealed only as to the penalty amount.
Machinery and Equipment, Power Controls Design (4000(d))--Penalty, Reasonableness. Section 4000(d) requires machine power
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