Summary of COSHAB-ALJ's decision dated November 10, 1993, Docket No. 93-R3D5-407 (Garden Grove, CA). Jonah Lebell, Administrative Law Judge. For Employer: Ronnie Harwood, President. For DOSH: Barry Blodgett, Associate Safety Engineer.
After an accident inspection, the Division cited Employer for serious violation of 3328(e) and proposed a $3,500 penalty.
Machinery and Equipment, Design to Minimize Hazards (3328(e)). Serious violation and penalty set aside. Section 3328(e) provides: "Machinery and equipment components shall be designed, secured or covered to minimize hazards caused by breakage, release of mechanical energy (e.g. broken springs), or lo
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