Digest of COSHAB-ALJ's Decision dated March 21, 1984, Docket Nos. 83-R2D3-859 and 860 (Visalia, CA). Adolf Loeb, Administrative Law Judge.
For Employer: James Hinson, Safety and Health Consultants. For DOSH: John A. Macfarlane, CSE.
General violations of 1516(a) (eye and face protection) and 1521 (ear protection) were vacated. A serious violation of 1621(a) (railings and toeboards) was affirmed, with its $300 penalty.
Eye Protection, Pneumatic Tool Operators, Proof of Hazard Required to Establish Violation. Two employees, excavating to prepare a foundation for footings, were using both hand tools and pneumatic hammers with six-inch spades affixed t
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