Summary of COSHAB-ALJ's decision dated June 10, 1998, Docket No. 97-R2D2-2244 (Standard, CA). Bref French, Administrative Law Judge. For Employer: Scott Leiby, Safety & Environmental Director. For DOSH: Brian Young, Safety Engineer.
Employer's sawmill operation was inspected following an accident. The Division issued a citation for a general violation with a $450 proposed penalty.
Machinery or Equipment, De-Energizing or Locking/Blocking Out During Servicing (3314(a))---Defense, Independent Employee Action. General violation and $450 penalty vacated.
The citation was issued because Employer failed to ensure that an employee locked out an edger saw
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