Digest of COSHAB-ALJ's decision dated January 8, 1981, Docket Nos. 80-R1D2-1114 and 1160 (San Jose, CA). Gerald Winerman, Administrative Law Judge.
For Employer: Michael Eachus, Foreman. For DOSH: Ray Selan, CSE.
This appeal was denied. Two repeat/serious violations of 1541(a) were established and penalties of $300 and $675 were affirmed.
Shoring or Sloping, Benching Not Equivalent.
"8 Cal. Adm. Code 1541(a) requires all trenches five feet or more in depth to be effectively guarded against the hazard of moving ground. There was no shoring in this trench. The Employer contended that the top of the pipe should be considered as the foot of the tren
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