Summary of COSHAB-ALJ's decision dated April 21, 1999, Docket No. 98-R4D5-2084 (Bakersfield, CA). Bref French, Administrative Law Judge. For Employer: Pete McMillan, Administration Manager. For DOSH: Lyle A. Garratt, Compliance Safety Engineer.
Employer, an oil drilling and well servicing company, was inspected following an accident. The Division cited for a serious violation and proposed a $5,000 penalty.
Machinery and Equipment, Prime Movers, Guarding Pinch Points or Shear Hazards (4002(a))---Safety Order, Not Applicable, Exception in Another Safety Order. Serious violation and $5,000 penalty dismissed.
An employee's finger was amputated when his
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