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SAN FRANCISCO BAY AREA RAPID TRANSIT DISTRICT – 23,414

49 COR 40-9091 [¶23,414] INJURY AND ILLNESS PROTECTION PROGRAM – Title 8, California Code of Regulations, §3203(a)(4) and (a)(7) The proffered evidence showed Employer had procedures for identifying hazards and implemented them with respect to the work that gave rise to the accident. There was no evidence that Employer failed to provide adequate training to … Read More »

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MCCARTHY BUILDING COMPANIES, INC.

49 COR 40-9092 [¶23,415R] INJURY AND ILLNESS PREVENTION PROGRAM (IIPP) – Title 8, California Code of Regulations, §1509(a) The Appeals Board concluded that Employer effectively implemented its IIPP which included methods and/or procedures for correcting unsafe or unhealthy work hazards. Citation 2 was vacated. CONTROL OF OCCUPATIONAL DISEASES – DUSTS, FUMES, MISTS, VAPORS AND GASES, … Read More »

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CALIFORNIA FARMS MEAT COMPANY, INC. DBA GOLDEN WEST FOOD GROUP

49 COR 40-9089 [¶23,413] INJURY AND ILLNESS PROTECTION PROGRAM – Title 8, California Code of Regulations, §3203(a)(7) The proffered evidence showed Employer had properly trained its employees. MACHINE GUARDING – Title 8, California Code of Regulations, §4002 (a) – The evidence proffered by the Division established that the mixer was guarded by location. ASSESSMENT OF … Read More »

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THE J.F. WILL COMPANY, INC.

49 COR 40-9086[¶23,412R] JURISDICTION – PETITION FOR RECONSIDERATION Title 8, California Code of Regulations, §6614(a) – The Appeals Board lacked jurisdiction to grant reconsideration of the Employer’s untimely petition for reconsideration. Digest of COSHAB’s Denial of Petition for Reconsideration dated June 22, 2026, Inspection No. 1691261. Ed Lowry, Chair. Judith S. Freyman, Board Member. … Read More »

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This Week in Decisions – Otis Elevator

This week’s Decisions section of Cal-OSHA Reporter features an unusual case related to elevator safety – the occupational kind. It involves Otis Elevator and a February 2020 incident during a repair operation on a Schindler 400 A machine-room-less elevator. The Division of Occupational Safety and Health cited the elevator manufacturer for repeat, serious, and general … Read More »

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OTIS ELEVATOR – 49 COR 40-9083 [¶23,411]

49 COR 40-9083 [¶23,411] INJURY AND ILLNESS PROTECTION PROGRAM – Title 8, California Code of Regulations, §3203(a)(4) and (a)(7) The proffered evidence showed Employer had procedures for identifying hazards and implemented them with respect to the work that gave rise to the accident. There was no evidence that Employer failed to provide adequate training its … Read More »

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WEAVERVILLE GAS

49 COR 40-9081 [¶23,408R] JURISDICTION – PETITION FOR RECONSIDERATION Title 8, California Code of Regulations, §6614(a) – The Appeals Board lacked jurisdiction to grant reconsideration over Employer’s untimely petition for reconsideration. Digest of COSHAB’s Denial of Petition for Reconsideration dated May 29, 2026, Inspection No. 1859532. Ed Lowry, Chair. Judith S. Freyman, Board Member. … Read More »

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SPALDING COMMUNITY SERVICES DISTRICT

49 COR 40-9081 [¶23,409R] JURISDICTION – GOOD CAUSE Title 8, California Code of Regulations, §6601 – Employer failed to establish good cause for its late appeal, which was the result of internal operating problems. Digest of COSHAB’s Denial of Petition for Reconsideration dated May 29, 2026, Inspection No. 1864915. Ed Lowry, Chair. Judith S. … Read More »

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