Summary of COSHAB-ALJ's decision dated October 2, 1997, Docket No. 96-R2D5-1188 (Fresno, CA). Dennis M. Sullivan, Administrative Law Judge. For Employer: William Smith, Attorney and Partner. For DOSH: Larry Baca, District Manager.
Employer's vineyard was the subject of a TIPP inspection and citations were issued for two general violations, with $885 in proposed total penalties.
Injury and Illness Prevention Program (3203(a)). General violation and $135 penalty affirmed.
Despite the hazy recall of the Division's inspector, evidence established that the wife of one of Employer's brother/partners, who spoke little English, was in charge of the vineyard
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