Summary of COSHAB-ALJ's decision dated July 27, 1995, Docket Nos. 94-R4D5-1167 and 1168 (Santa Maria, CA). Jack L. Hesson, Administrative Law Judge. For Employer: Walter Bell, Vice President and Owner. For DOSH: Dwight Goossen, Safety Engineer.
A ripsaw accident resulting in severe hand damage to an employee led to inspection of Employer, a cabinet manufacturer, and citation for two serious violations with penalties totaling $3,655. Employer appealed the penalties only. At a Prehearing Conference the first charge (4300(d), anti-kickback devices) was affirmed and the $655 penalty reduced to $375. The Employer's appeal was also modified on the second ch
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