Digest of COSHAB's Decision After Reconsideration dated October 30, 1985, Docket No. 82-R1D4-718. Elaine W. Donaldson, Chairman; L. A. Harrington and Michael R. Monagan, Members.
The Appeals Board affirmed the ALJ decision of December 22, 1982 (Digest 15,251), granting Employer's appeal from a serious violation of 1644(a)(5) (metal scaffolds). However, the Board's decision was on different grounds than those relied on by the ALJ.
Metal Scaffolds, Platform Lacking Side Rails, No Exposure Where Employees Tied Off---Citation, Date of Violation Not Specified, Not Grounds for Vacating Where No Prejudice Shown.
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