Digest of COSHAB's decision dated August 8, 1975, Docket No. 74-R1D3-734. Ford B. Ford, Chairman; Monroe Browne and Gerald Shearin, Members. Harry W. Sherbourne, Hearing Officer.
Penalties, Cumulative in Effect for Violations Related to Same Piece of Equipment. The appeal was granted to the extent a civil penalty was reduced by $75 but denied in all other respects.
Appellant was in violation of Section 1621(a) where a scaffold more than 7 1/2 feet above grade did not have railings. Appellant was also in violation of Section 1645(b) where the scaffold planking consisted of one 2 by 10 for two employees. The section calls for two or more 2 by 10's. A
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