Summary of COSHAB-ALJ's decision dated September 25, 1998, Docket No. 98-R3D1-2355 (Anaheim, CA). Jack L. Hesson, Administrative Law Judge. For Employer: Bansi Patel, President. For DOSH: James Brown, District Manager.
Employer, a manufacturer of vitamin pills, was inspected following an accident and cited by the Division for a serious violation carrying a $3,000 penalty. Employer did not contest the violation but appealed only the penalty.
Machinery and Equipment, De-Energizing During Cleaning (3314(a))---Penalty, Serious Injury Accident, Reduction for Employer Size Only. Serious violation and $3,000 penalty affirmed.
One of Employer's five employe
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