Summary of COSHAB-ALJ's decision dated December 15, 1997, Docket No. 97-R2D1-868 (Grass Valley, CA). Manuel M. Melgoza, Administrative Law Judge. For Employer: Bill J. Waters, Business Manager. For DOSH: Joel Halverson.
Employer, a newspaper publisher, was inspected by the Division and cited for two general violations. Penalties of $250 for each violation were proposed. Employer appealed only the penalties.
Guarding Nip-Points: Conveyor Belt/Pulley (3999(b)); Chain/Sprocket/Gear (4075(a))---Penalties, Further Reduction. Two general violations affirmed; penalties reduced to $100 and $50.
The Division cited for conditions on machines in Employer's pres
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