Summary of COSHAB-ALJ's decision dated June 16, 1995, Docket No. 94-R2D2-3100 (Fairfield, CA). Dennis M. Sullivan, Administrative Law Judge. For Employer: Catherine Fair, Human Resources Manager. For DOSH: Frank Humphreys, Safety Engineer.
An accident during the manufacture of plastic milk containers led to citation of Employer for a general violation of 3314(a) and a proposed $150 penalty.
Machinery and Equipment, De-Energizing Before Cleaning, Adjusting or Servicing (3314(a))--Defense, Employee Independent Act. General violation and $150 penalty vacated.
It was undisputed that the operator of a machine that made plastic containers acted in viola
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