Digest of COSHAB-ALJ's Decision dated June 25, 1984, Docket Nos. 83-R5D4-1151 thru 1154 (Paramount, CA). Ronald F. Peters, Administrative Law Judge.
For Employer: Robert D. Peterson, Attorney. For DOSH: Jean P. Dickey, District Manager.
A serious violation of 1540(d) was affirmed, and on a finding that the $500 penalty was not appropriate it was doubled to $1,000. A second alleged serious violation of 1540(d) was vacated. Serious violations of 1541(c)(2) and (8), with total penalties of $230, were affirmed.
Excavations, Lacking Shoring, Sloping or Benching---Penalty, Increased on Appeal. Six employees were found to have been exposed to the hazard
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