Digest of COSHAB-ALJ's Decision dated May 9, 1984, Docket No. 83-R1D5-914 (Livermore, CA). Adolf Loeb, Administrative Law Judge.
For Employer: Richard A. Leasia, Attorney. For DOSH: Joel D. Halverson, CSE.
An alleged general violation of 3328(g) (machinery and equipment, miscellaneous safe practices) was vacated. Another, citing 3686(h) (vehicle mounted elevated and rotating work platforms), was affirmed.
Aerial Lifting Devices, Maintenance: Sway May Be Caused by Construction, Not Lack of Care. Responding to an employee complaint, the Division's inspector cited Employer for failure to maintain a truck-mounted aerial lifting device in safe operatin
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