Digest of COSHAB-ALJ's decision dated September 11, 1981, Docket No. 81-R1D2-0168 (San Jose, CA). August F. Cetti, Administrative Law Judge.
For Employer: James R. Hinson, Safety and Health Consultant. For DOSH: Rena Rickles, Staff Counsel.
This appeal was granted. An alleged second repeat/serious violation of 1669(a) (safety belts and lifelines for exposed workers) and its penalty of $1,950 were vacated.
Safety Belts, Lifelines, or Nets, During Roof Operations, Wrong Section Cited. A foreman fell 32 feet through an opening while working on a roof decking crew. He was not wearing a safety belt and lifeline.
"8 Cal. Adm. Code 1669(a) states that `
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