Digest of COSHAB-ALJ's decision dated May 9, 1978, Docket No. 77-R1D2-239. Paul G. Smith, Administrative Law Judge.
For App: Bill Mazzoleni, President. For DIS: Eugene R.Pesce, CSE.
Penalties, Serious Violation, Reduced.
"Although Appellant's ignorance of the requirement that safety lines be in use on ladder jack scaffolds is no excuse for this admitted serious violation (of 1648(c)), Appellant's good safety record, positive attitude, and cooperation with the Division indicate that imposition of the full proposed civil penalty would not be in furtherance of the aims of the California Occupational Safety and Health Act. Accordingly, the proposed (
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