Digest of COSHAB-ALJ's decision dated October 7, 1980, Docket Nos. 80-R1D3-870 and 871 (Danville, CA). Adolf Loeb, Administrative Law Judge.
For Employer: Dennis Cassidy, General Manager. For DOSH: Vic Dayco, CSE.
Welding and Cutting: Use of Cutting Torch in Vicinity of Manhole; Hot Work Permit---Flammable Atmosphere, Sealing Off From Sources of Ignition. A serious violation of 1805(b) was established. The $205 proposed penalty was affirmed.
"A purpose of the safety order is to prevent fire or explosion when welding or cutting metals with a torch in the vicinity of combustible or inflammatory atmospheres. If such work cannot be done away from the
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