Summary of COSHAB-ALJ's decision dated March 3, 1998, Docket No. 96-R3D5-357 (Long Beach, CA). Barbara E. Miller, Administrative Law Judge. For Employer: Bill Knocke, Consultant. For DOSH: Albert Cardenas, Staff Counsel.
Employer, an international manufacturer, processed aluminum castings to be used for water heater controls. Following an accident investigation, the Division cited for a serious violation and proposed a $5,000 penalty.
Machinery, Point of Operation Guarding (4184(b))---Injury, Not Serious (330(h)). Serious violation reduced to general; $5,000 penalty reduced to $300.
Employer had a machine that worked on parts for water heater valves.
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