Summary of COSHAB-ALJ's decision dated June 17, 1998, Docket Nos. 96-R4D2-686 and 687 (Los Angeles, CA). Ashaki Hesson, Administrative Law Judge. For Employer: Michael Nicholas, Safety Consultant. For DOSH: Leonard Strom, Staff Counsel.
Employer, a furniture manufacturer, was cited by the Division subsequent to an accident investigation for one general and one serious violation. Proposed penalties totaled $5,150.
Saws, Manual Feed Circular Ripsaws, Anti-Kickback Device (4300(d)). General violation and $150 penalty affirmed.
The cited subsection says: "The hood or other guard shall be so designed as to prevent a 'kickback,' or a separate attachment t
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