Digest of COSHAB-ALJ's decision dated September 8, 1980, Docket No. 80-R4D9-429 (El Monte, CA). Douglas A. Phillips, Administrative Law Judge.
For Employer: Frank L. Rugani, Attorney at Law. For DOSH: Byron M. Ishkanian, Senior Engineer.
A serious violation of 7235(b) was established. The $250 proposed penalty was affirmed.
Blasting, Positive Assurance that All Personnel Safe Prior to Blasting.
"The cited safety standard (7235(b)) reads as follows: `(b) Blasts are not to be fired without a positive signal and definite assurance that all surplus explosives are in a safe place, and all persons are at a safe distance or under sufficient cover.'
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