Digest of COSHAB-ALJ's decision dated June 3, 1981, Docket Nos. 80-R4D9-1611 and 1612 (Lompoc, CA). Ronald F. Peters, Administrative Law Judge.
For Employer: George F. Evans, Attorney. For DOSH: Stephen S. Handin, Staff Counsel.
This appeal was granted. Alleged serious violations of 1591(h) and 7021(a) and penalties of $150 each were vacated.
Seatbelts, Required Where Exposure to Falling or Rolling Rocks.
"The evidence is clear that the driver was not wearing his seatbelt. The section cited by the Division from the Construction Safety Orders (1591(h)) expressly requires seatbelts for the operator. . `when used where there is exposure to falling o
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