Summary of COSHAB-ALJ's decision dated June 10, 1999, Docket No. 98-R5D2-3958 (Fontana, CA). Manual M. Melgoza, Administrative Law Judge. For Employer: Bruce Malcolm, President and Owner. For DOSH: Leonard G. Strom, Attorney.
Employer, a tunneling contractor, was inspected following an accident. The Division cited for a serious violation and proposed a $3,000 penalty. Employer limited its appeal to whether or not a violation existed.
Excavations, Locating Underground Installation (1541(b)(3)). Serious violation and $3,000 penalty affirmed.
Section 1541(b)(3) states: "When excavation operations approach the estimated location of underground installati
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