27 COR 40-3986 [19,723]
MACHINERY AND EQUIPMENT - USE UNDER CONDITIONS OF STRESS
Cal. Code Regs, tit. 8, 3328(a) (1999) - A condition of stress endangering employees existed when the tack welds on a support column were cut too soon, contrary to the employer's design plan. A serious accident-related violation was upheld.
GENERAL INDUSTRY SAFETY ORDERS - APPLICABILITY
Undefined terms are to be "construed in light of common ... meaning," by Appeals Board and other precedent; therefore the cited section applied to Employer's equipment.
ERECTION AND CONSTRUCTION - OVERLOADING PROHIBITED
Cal. Code Regs, tit. 8, 1709 (1999) - The ALJ rejected Employer'
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