Summary of COSHAB-ALJ's decision dated June 28, 1999, Docket No. 98-R1D3-3156 (Millbrae, CA). James Wolpman, Administrative Law Judge. For Employer: Sargon Warda, Owner. For DOSH: Michael Horowitz, District Manager.
Employer's construction site was inspected following an accident. The Division cited for a serious violation and proposed a $3,000 penalty.
Saws, Circular, Guard Wedged (4307(c)) --- Defense, Independent Employee Action. Serious violation reduced to general, $3,000 penalty reduced to $100.
"Employer was cited for allowing an employee to operate a circular hand held saw with the blade guard wedged up. Because the inoperable guard led to an
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