Summary of COSHAB-ALJ's decision dated October 16, 1998, Docket No. 97-R4D5-2298 (Santa Maria, CA). Barbara E. Miller, Administrative Law Judge. For Employer: Terrence R. O'Connor, Attorney. For DOSH: Dwight Goossen.
A fatal accident investigation led the Division to cite Employer for several violations; only one serious violation and $3,500 penalty was appealed.
Agricultural Self-Propelled Equipment, Operator To Be At Controls (3441(b))---Evidence, Hearsay. Serious violation reduced to general; $3,500 penalty reduced to $450.
An employee, working after regular hours, was fatally injured when he was caught between a trailer tire and the bottom of the
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