Digest of COSHAB-ALJ's Decision dated June 6, 1984, Docket No. 83-R4D1-970 (Van Nuys, CA). Douglas M. Phillips, Administrative Law Judge.
For Employer: Brian L. Mowatt, Project Manager. For DOSH: Edward R. Grellert, District Manager.
A violation of 1730(e) (roof hazards) was affirmed, but was modified from repeat/serious to serious. Accordingly, the penalty was reduced from $805 to $205.
Roofs, Safety Belts and Lifelines---Employee, Independent Act, All Elements Must Be Proved. The worksite, a church roof, was across the street from the Division's Los Angeles office, and safety engineers began observing a roof repairing project during their coffee
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