Digest of COSHAB-ALJ's Decision dated June 24, 1982, Docket Nos. 82-R1D4-264 and 265 (Union City, CA). H. W. Sherbourne, Administrative Law Judge.
For Employer: Brian Stansell, Vice President. For DOSH: G. B. Edgar, CSE.
This appeal was granted to the extent that the alleged serious violation of 1541(b) (shoring excavations) and the proposed $15 penalty were vacated. However, the alleged serious violation of 1540(c)(4) (approved alternate shoring plans) and a $165 penalty were established.
Regarding the alternate shoring plan at the work site, the ALJ noted that the Employer's system was not approved by a registered civil engineer and/or submitted
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