Digest of COSHAB-ALJ's Decision dated November 8, 1983, Docket Nos. 82-R4D1-921 and 932 (Beverly Hills, CA). Ronald F. Peters, Administrative Law Judge.
For Employer: Douglas A. Shaw, Esq. For DOSH: Allan L. Coie, Staff Counsel.
This appeal was granted. An alleged regulatory violation of 5208(1)(1)(C) (asbestos use reporting) and an alleged serious violation of 5208(c)(2) (asbestos spill cleanup) were vacated, along with $1,500 in proposed penalties.
At Employer's worksite at Los Angeles International Airport, employees were observed on scaffolding, using hammers to remove fireproofing above the ceiling. Visible dust was raised by this operation.
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