Digest of COSHAB-ALJ's decision dated February 11, 1981, Docket No. 80-R4D3-1277 (Gardena, CA). Ronald F. Peters, Administrative Law Judge.
For Employer: Edward Kane, Attorney. For DOSH: Allan L. Coie, Staff Counsel.
This appeal was denied, a serious violation of 3650(o) and a penalty of $185 being affirmed.
Forklift Moving Unstable Loads, Load Must Be Secured.
Section 3650(o) requires that if an industrial truck is used to move a load of excessive width, length or height, the load shall be secured to prevent tipping and falling. An employee was assigned to prevent the rolling of a pump and motor in the configuration of a pipe about 28 feet long,
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