49 COR 40-8873 [¶23,306R]
MACHINERY AND EQUIPMENT - POINT OF OPERATION Title 8, California Code of Regulations, §4207(a) - The evidence proffered showed that the point of operation on the hydraulic press was not adequately guarded to prevent entry of hands or fingers into the point of operation by reaching through, over, under or around the guard. PINCH POINT – Title 8, California Code of Regulations, §4002(a) - The Board found that the clamp was a pinch point, if not a point of operation, because it was part of the machine that created a pressing, squeezing, or similar action hazard. MOTIONS AND CITATION AMENDMENT – Title 8, California Code of Regulations, 371.2 - The Division’s motion to amend provided Employer with ample notice of the proposed amendment prior to hearing, and an opportunity to respond. Employer did not demonstrate prejudice. SERIOUS ACCIDENT-RELATED CLASSIFICATION – The Board concluded that the causal nexus between the Serious violation and the injury was sufficient to sustain the Accident-Related classification.Digest of COSHAB’s Decision After Reconsideration dated October 18, 2024, Inspection No. 1498595.
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