Summary of COSHAB-ALJ's decision dated June 10, 1999, Docket No. 98-R6D2-539 (Los Angeles, CA). Barbara E. Miller, Administrative Law Judge. For Employer: Augustin M. Zuniga, Deputy County Counsel. For DOSH: Albert Cardenas, Staff Counsel.
Employer (or MTA), the major provider of public transportation in Southern California, was responsible for planning and construction of the Metro Rail system. The Division's High Hazard Unit conducted an inspection at the Vermont/Santa Monica Metro Rail Station construction site and cited for a serious violation, proposing a $1,500 penalty.
Employer appealed and a hearing was held. At the hearing, the Division moved
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