Digest of COSHAB-ALJ's decision dated July 6, 1977, Docket No. 76-R1D2-957. Gerald Winerman, Administrative Law Judge.
For App: Lee Marsh, President. For DISH: Frank J. Kielian, CSE.
Burden of Proof, Hearsay Evidence.
"After the Division presented its case and rested, the Administrative Law Judge granted a nonsuit on his own motion on the ground that only hearsay evidence, not admissible over objection in a civil action, was offered to prove exposure to the alleged violation. There was no testimony by any percipient witness of employee exposure to an alleged violation. "
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