Digest of COSHAB-ALJ's decision dated June 15, 1977, Docket Nos. 77-R1D4-146 and 163. Ronald F. Peters, Administrative Law Judge.
For App: David W. Eggleston, Vice President and General Manager. For DIS: Ralph D. Allen, CSE.
Appellant was found in general repeat violation of 1670 (a) where a workman on the perimeter of a structure was exposed to an 18-foot fall. He was not protected by a safety belt and lifeline. The Division had alleged a serious violation and had proposed a civil penalty of $1,400. The ALJ ruled that the mere presence of a foreman, without more evidence, did not establish the requisite employer knowledge to support a serious viol
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