Digest of COSHAB-ALJ's decision dated November 21, 1977, Docket Nos. 77-R3D2-341 and 342. Douglas M. Phillips, Administrative Law Judge.
For App: Wayne Burnworth, President. For DIS: Henry W.Niskanen, CSE.
Appellant was found in serious violation of 8 Cal. Adm. Code 1540 where an employee entered an unshored or sloped trench over eight feet deep to perform a brief task. Because of the limited exposure, the ALJ reduced the proposed $500 penalty to $200.
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