Digest of COSHAB-ALJ's decision dated April 20, 1977, Docket No. 76-R6D1-1350. Jonah Lebell, Administrative Law Judge.
For App: James A. Pezzaglia, Counsel. For DIS: Francis C.Bechely, District Manager.
Dust and Fumes, Engineering Control of, Equipment Breakdown as a Defense to Violation. The appeal was granted from two alleged nonserious violations. One alleged violation of 5098 regarding noise was set aside because Appellant attempted engineering controls, provided personal noise protectors and established that the baffle suggested by the industrial hygienist was not economically feasible.
"Section 5141(a) requires the employer to install eng
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