Summary of COSHAB-ALJ's decision dated June 17, 1994, Docket No. 93-R1D5-1745 (Willits, CA). Dennis M. Sullivan, Administrative Law Judge. For Employer: Marv Lawrence, Secretary. For DOSH: Ray Barkley, Safety Engineer.
Employer was cited following inspection of a fatal accident for a general violation. A $300 penalty was proposed by the Division. Employer defended on the basis of independent employee action.
Logging, Working From Uphill Side (6281(a))--Defense, Independent Employee Action. General violation affirmed; $300 penalty reduced to $100.
The cited safety order states "...all logs which may roll shall be propped, blocked or bucked from the
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