Digest of COSHAB-ALJ's decision dated October 16, 1981, Docket No. 79-R1D4-1514 (Berkeley, CA). Robert A. Heron, Administrative Law Judge.
For Employer: Gretchen R. Mankamyer, Attorney at Law. For DOSH: Michael D. Mason, Chief Counsel.
This appeal was granted to the extent that a serious violation of 5178(d) (handling of hot liquids) was modified to general and its penalty of $560 was reduced to zero.
Citation, Safety Orders Not Particularly Cited, Informality of Pleadings. Section 5178(d) states employees handling hot liquids are to be protected as provided for in Article 10.
"Employer argues that the citation should be set aside because it fai
Read More...