Summary of COSHAB-ALJ's decision dated April 10, 1992, Docket No. 91-R2D2-915 (San Jose, CA). Adolf Loeb, Administrative Law Judge. For Employer: Bob Fowler, Installation Manager. For DOSH: Frank Humphreys Jr., Safety Engineer.
Employer, a refrigeration equipment installer for commercial buildings, was constructing walk-in coolers and installing refrigeration machinery and equipment. It was cited after a complaint inspection for serious violation of Construction 1621(a) for employees exposed to a fall from a work platform with no guardrail on one side. A $375 penalty was proposed.
Elevated Work Platforms, Railings (1621(a))--Employer, May Not Delega
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