Summary of COSHAB-ALJ's decision dated November 30, 1999, Docket Nos. 98-R4D5-807 and 808 (Shafter, CA). Manuel M. Melgoza, Administrative Law Judge. For Employer: Todd Sorrell, Attorney. For DOSH: Lyle A. Garratt.
Employer, an electrical and HVAC contractor, was cited following an accident investigation for one general and one serious violation with proposed penalties of $135 and $4,000. At the hearing, Employer withdrew its appeal of the general violation (1509(a), training and inspection records).
Fall Protection, Over 7-1/2 Feet from Perimeters or Structures or Through Openings (1670(a)). Serious violation and $4,000 penalty affirmed.
Employees w
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