Summary of COSHAB-ALJ's decision dated November 1, 1994, Docket No. 93-R3D5-2780 (Carson, CA). Ashaki A. Hesson, Administrative Law Judge. For Employer: Howard J. Stevens, Attorney. For DOSH: Joseph Jones, Safety Engineer.
Employer, an ice manufacturer, was cited following an amputation accident for a serious violation. The Division proposed a $5,000 penalty.
Machine Guarding, Screw Conveyor (3999(a)). Serious violation and $5,000 penalty affirmed. Section 3999, in subsection (a), states: "Screw conveyors 7 feet or less above floor or other working level shall be completely covered with substantial lids except that screw conveyors the top of which a
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