Summary of COSHAB-ALJ's decision dated August 20, 1997, Docket No. 96-R4D3-1127 (Torrance, CA). Dale A. Raymond, Administrative Law Judge. For Employer: Keith C. Denison, General Superintendent. For DOSH: Kenneth W. Prior, Associate Safety Engineer.
Employer, in the construction business, was inspected after an accident at a site where it was making earthquake repairs to an unoccupied building. The Division cited for two general violations, proposing a total penalty of $450.
Machinery and Equipment, Operating Conditions (3328(a)). General violation and $300 penalty vacated.
Section 3328(a) provides that: "Machinery and equipment shall be of adequate
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