Digest of COSHAB's Decision After Reconsideration dated July 29, 1983, Docket No. 76-R1D1-438. Mark K. Bowers, Chairman; Charles Manfred, Member.
The Decision of the ALJ dated August 5, 1977 (Digest 12,069) was affirmed. A serious violation of 1532(a) (testing confined space air) was established, and the related $500 penalty was upheld.
Confined Space, Air Testing, Pipe Included---Confined Space, Air Testing, Serious v. General Violation.
"Employer was cited for not having tested to determine if hazardous gases were present prior to sending an employee 40 feet into a newly laid section of unattached pipe.
"Employer does not contest the allegation
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