Summary of COSHAB-ALJ's decision dated February 18, 1994, Docket No. 93-R2D2-559 (San Jose, CA). Amos P. Freeman, Administrative Law Judge. For Employer: Robert Peterson, Attorney. For DOSH: Vic F. Dayco, Compliance Safety Engineer.
Employer, a street construction contractor, was cited following an accident for a serious violation; a $4,000 penalty was proposed.
Construction Vehicles, Brakes (1591(c)). Appeal from serious violation and penalty granted. An employee was driving a roller on a downhill roadway from one worksite to another when he thought the brakes failed and he jumped from the equipment. He suffered a broken foot and lacerations and was
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