Digest of COSHAB-ALJ's decision dated October 15, 1981, Docket No. 80-R2D5-950 (Watsonville, CA). August F. Cetti, Administrative Law Judge.
For Employer: James R. Hinson, Safety & Health Consultant. For DOSH: Robert P. Larsen, CSE.
This appeal was denied. A repeat/serious violation of 1541(a) (shoring of trenches) and a penalty of $1,050 were established.
Employer, Accountable for Foreman's Management Decisions.
"The preponderance of the evidence, including the admissions of the Employer, clearly established that the foreman in charge of the work at the site knowingly permitted the pipeline laborer to work at the bottom of the 16 1/2 foot deep t
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