Digest of COSHAB-ALJ's Decision dated March 16, 1984, Docket No. 81-R4D3-1211 (South El Monte, CA). Douglas M. Phillips, Administrative Law Judge.
For Employer: Robert D. Peterson, Attorney. For DOSH: Allan L. Coie, Staff Counsel.
Of two alleged serious violations of 1644(a)(5) (metal scaffolds), one was affirmed and one was vacated. The proposed combined penalty of $1,950 was reduced to $1,000. The parties had stipulated that any violation found would be considered repeat.
Scaffolds, Top Rail and Midrail Requirements---Violation, Evidence of Employee Exposure Required---Penalty, Reduction.
Employer was charged with two violations of the same saf
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