Digest of COSHAB's decision dated November 22, 1974, docket No. 74-R1D4-180. Ford B. Ford, Chairman; Monroe Browne and Gerald Shearin, Members. Robert L. Harvey, Hearing Officer.
Shoring, Protection During Installation, Exposure While Inspecting Trench. The appeal was denied and a citation alleging a serious violation of Section 1541(b) (a safety order requiring special provisions such as long handled jacks be used to protect workmen during installation of shoring) and a civil penalty of $500 were affirmed.
The Board found Appellant in violation, rejecting its contention that the workmen in the trench were in the process of taking soil samples, tha
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