Summary of COSHAB-ALJ's decision dated February 8, 1994, Docket No. 93-R3D3-397 (Palm Springs, CA). Manuel M. Melgoza, Administrative Law Judge. For Employer: Kim Malcolm, Human Resources Director. For DOSH: Albert Cardenas, Attorney.
An accident to one of Employer's maintenance engineers led to citation for a serious violation and proposal of a $5,000 penalty.
Machinery, De-Energizing During Servicing, Exception (3314(a)). Serious violation and penalty set aside. Machinery capable of movement must be de-energized or disengaged, and locked or blocked out if necessary, to prevent inadvertent movement during cleaning, servicing or adjustment. If the ma
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