Summary of COSHAB-ALJ's decision dated December 27, 1993, Docket No. 92-R1D2-1121 (Milpitas, CA). Adolf Loeb, Administrative Law Judge. For Employer: Lynn Bersch, Attorney. For DOSH: Ralph Allen, District Manager.
Employer manufactured industrial electrical equipment such as power distribution transformers. While conducting tests, an employee fell 25 feet from the unrailed top of a transformer to a concrete floor. After investigating the accident, the Division cited one serious violation with a $1,250 penalty.
Fall Protection, Elevated Locations (3210(a)). Serious violation and $1,250 penalty affirmed. The safety order calls for guardrails "on all o
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