Summary of COSHAB-ALJ's decision dated July 1, 1998, Docket Nos. 97-R2D3-1947 to 1950 (Cottonwood, CA). Manuel M. Melgoza, Administrative Law Judge. For Employer: William A. Malloy, Attorney. For DOSH: Ron E. Medeiros, Attorney.
Employer operated a sand and gravel plant and also engaged in construction such as installing underground water lines. It was the subject of a complaint inspection, after which the Division cited for four serious violations and proposed penalties totaling $18,000. At the hearing, the Division withdrew one allegation because it was duplicative.
Two employees were attempting to install shoring in a 10-foot-deep trench, using an
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