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LOS ANGELES COUNTY PROBATION DEPARTMENT DBA BARRY J. NIDORF JUVENILE HALL 49 COR 40-9058

49 COR 40-9058 [¶23,397] FAILURE TO REPORT SERIOUS INJURY Title 8, Cal. Code of Regulations, §342(a) The proffered evidence showed the Division failed to establish when Employer knew or would have known, with diligent inquiry, that the injury constituted a serious reportable injury. INJURY AND ILLNESS PREVENTION PROGRAM – Title 8, Cal. Code of Regulations, … Read More »

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TESLA, INC. DBA TESLA MOTORS, INC.

49 COR 40-9053 [¶23,394] OPERATION OF INDUSTRIAL TRUCKS – Title 8, California Code of Regulations, §3650(t)(33) – The Division established that Employer failed to ensure the use of an operator restraint system (seatbelt) when forklifts were operated. AFFIRMATIVE DEFENSE – Independent Employee Action Defense – Employer failed to establish all five elements of IEAD and, … Read More »

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Expedited Hearing on Body Armor

The Cal/OSHA Appeals Board has denied a motion from the Division of Occupational Safety and Health for a continuance to limit an expedited hearing scheduled for mid-April. The case concerns citations issued to the Yuba County Sheriff’s Department (as well as the Marysville Police Department) after an officer was killed during a drug trafficking disruption … Read More »

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TAD VAN NGUYEN

49 COR 40-9049 [¶23,392R] PETITION FOR RECONSIDERATION – Title 8, California Code of Regulations, §6614(a) – The Appeals Board lacked jurisdiction to grant Employer’s petition for reconsideration. Digest of COSHAB’s Denial of Petition for Reconsideration dated March 13, 2026, Inspection No. 1628750. Ed Lowry, Chair. Judith S. Freyman, Board Member. Marvin P. Kropke, Board … Read More »

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KPRS CONSTRUCTION SERVICES, INC

49 COR 40-9049 [¶23,393R] INJURY AND ILLNESS PREVENTION PROGRAM (IIPP) – Title 8, California Code of Regulations, §3203(a)(4) and (6) The Appeals Board agreed with the ALJ’s Decision which found that Employer failed to effectively implement its IIPP by identifying, evaluating and correcting hazards. UNGUARDED ROOF HATCH OPENING – Title 8, California Code of Regulations, … Read More »

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TSU/TREE SERVICE UNLIMITED, INC.

49 COR 40-9047 [¶23,391] OPERATION OF CHAIN SAW – Title 8, Cal. Code of Regulations, §3425(a)(10) The proffered evidence showed that Employer did not ensure that the employee used a second point of attachment while operating a chainsaw in a tree. INDEPENDENT EMPLOYEE ACT DEFENSE – Employer satisfied all five elements of IEAD. ASSESSMENT OF … Read More »

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L & S FRAMING, INC.

49 COR 40-9044 [¶23,390] PNEUMATICALLY DRIVEN NAILERS – OPERATED PER MANUFACTURER’S INSTRUCTIONS – Title 8, Cal. Code of Regulations, §1704(b)(2) The proffered evidence showed that Employer did not ensure that an employee operated a nailer in accordance with the manufacturer’s operating and safety instructions. INDEPENDENT EMPLOYEE ACT DEFENSE – Employer failed to establish all five … Read More »

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LOS ANGELES COUNTY PROBATION DEPARTMENT DBA BARRY J. NEEDORF JUVENILE HALL

49 COR 40-9043 [¶23,389] INJURY AND ILLNESS PREVENTION PROGRAM – Title 8, Cal. Code of Regulations, §3203(a)(4) and (6) The proffered evidence showed that Employer had a written IIPP that was implemented. ASSESSMENT OF CIVIL PENALTIES – Citation 2 was vacated. Digest of COSHAB ALJ’s Decision dated February 13, 2026, Inspection No 1642084 (Sylmar) … Read More »

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