Digest of COSHAB-ALJ's decision dated December 20, 1990, Docket Nos. 90-R4D1-749 thru 751 (South El Monte, CA). Ashaki A. Kone', Administrative Law Judge.
For Employer: Robert D. Peterson, Attorney. For DOSH: Joan Nareau, Staff Counsel.
Two alleged serious violations, with proposed penalties of $900 each, were vacated.
Construction, General Safety Precautions (1511(b)). An employee was injured while trying to remove a 228-pound section of air-conditioning duct work. He did not use a mechanical lift that was in the room for the purpose. Employer was cited because it did not advise the employee in advance to use the lift.
The safety order requires
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