Digest of COSHAB-ALJ's decision dated April 17, 1979, Docket Nos. 78-R1D1-1245 and 1246. H. W. Sherbourne, Administrative Law Judge.
For DOSH: Mike Mason, Legal Counsel.
A serious violation of 2340.17(c) and a repeat/general violation of 2340.26(a) were each established. The respective proposed penalties of $300 and $3,000 were affirmed.
"The substantial evidence shows no provisions were made to protect the electrical equipment from physical damage. All the evidence in this case shows there was a live 220 volt power line within three feet of scaffolding which was not guarded against accidental contact. A 220 volt power line could cause serious burn
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