49 COR 40-8972 [¶23,355] CLEAR WALKWAYS OR AISLES – Title 8, California Code of Regulations, §3272(b) – The Division did not establish that the walkways were less than 24 inches wide by a preponderance of the evidence.  OPERATION OF INDUSTRIAL TRUCKS – Title 8, California Code of Regulations, §3328(g) – The Division established that Employer …
49 COR 40-8965 [¶23,352R] APPEAL – LATE FILING – Title 8, California Code of Regulations, §359 – The Appeals Board affirmed the ALJ’s Order granting a late appeal, finding that the Employer showed good cause for the delay in filing the appeal. Digest of COSHAB’s Denial of Petition for Reconsideration dated July 28, 2025, Inspection …
49 COR 40-8961 [¶23,349] PNEUMATICALLY DRIVEN NAILERS – OPERATED PER MANUFACTURER’S INSTRUCTIONS – Title 8, Cal. Code of Regulations, §1704(b)(2) The Division failed to show Employer did not ensure that an employee operated a nailer in accordance with the manufacturer’s operating and safety instructions. Citation 1 was vacated.  SAFEGUARD AGAINST FALLING OBJECTS – Title 8, …
49 COR 40-8963 [¶23,350R] JURISDICTION – PETITION FOR RECONSIDERATION – Title 8, California Code of Regulations, §6614(a) – The Board lacked jurisdiction to grant Employer’s untimely petition for reconsideration. Digest of COSHAB’s Denial of Petition for Reconsideration dated July 25, 2025, Inspection No. 1748579.  Ed Lowry, Chair. Judith S. Freyman, Board Member. Marvin P. …
49 COR 40-8964 [¶23,351R] JURISDICTION – PETITION FOR RECONSIDERATION – Title 8, California Code of Regulations, §6614(a) – The Board lacked jurisdiction to grant Employer’s untimely petition for reconsideration. Digest of COSHAB’s Denial of Petition for Reconsideration dated July 25, 2025, Inspection No. 1730290.  Ed Lowry, Chair. Judith S. Freyman, Board Member. Marvin P. …
49 COR 40-8957 [¶23,348] INDUSTRIAL TRUCKS SAFE SPEED AND DISTANCE – Title 8, California Code of Regulations, §3650(t)(9) – The Division established that Employer failed to ensure that industrial trucks were operated in a safe manner. OPERATION OF INDUSTRIAL TRUCKS – Title 8, California Code of Regulations, §3650(t)(11) – The Division established that Employer failed …
49 COR 40-8955 [¶23,347] LADDERWAY FLOOR OPENING – Title 8, California Code of Regulations, §3212(a)(2)(A) – The Division established that Employer failed to provide a swinging gate at the platform entrance to the ladder opening.  ASSESSMENT OF CIVIL PENALTY – Citation 1 was affirmed and its penalty was found reasonable. Digest of COSHAB ALJ’s Decision …
49 COR 40-8951 [¶23,344R] JURISDICTION – PETITION FOR RECONSIDERATION – Labor Code §6617 – Employer failed to assert any of the grounds upon which reconsideration could be granted. Additionally, Employer failed to show good cause for failure to appear at a noticed Status Conference. Digest of COSHAB’s Denial of Petition for Reconsideration dated July 3, …