Digest of COSHAB-ALJ's Decision dated November 13, 1984, Docket No. 84-R4D3-188 (Fontana, CA). Ronald F. Peters, Administrative Law Judge.
For Employer: Roger L. Scarbrough, President. For DOSH: Allan L. Coie, Staff Counsel.
A serious carcinogen violation of 5208(c)(1) was affirmed, but the proposed penalty was reduced from $1,000 to $250.
Asbestos, Failure to Handle Wet, Proof that Foreman Authorized Work---Asbestos, No Known Safe Exposure Limit---Employer, Foreman's Acts Binding on Even When Against Orders---Penalty, Mitigation. Employer, a subcontractor on a store remodeling project, was cited for allowing an employee to remove asbestos in a dr
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