Digest of COSHAB-ALJ's Decision dated September 15, 1983, Docket No. 83-R3D1-384 (La Mirada, CA). Ronald F. Peters, Administrative Law Judge.
For Employer: Albert D. Norrell, Manager of Field Operations. For DOSH: Raymond E. Lash, CSE.
An alleged serious violation of 3657(h)(8) (elevating employees with lift trucks) was reduced from serious to general and the proposed $75 penalty vacated.
Forklifts, Employees Riding with Forks Elevated---Violation, Serious v. General, Employer Knowledge. The CSE saw Employer's forklift travel about 50 feet, carrying workmen who were raised about 10 feet above floor level. Employer's field operations manager testif
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