Digest of COSHAB-ALJ's decision dated August 7, 1985, Docket No. 85-R5D1-189 and 190 (Van Nuys, CA). Ronald F. Peters, Administrative Law Judge.
For Employer: Steven M. Neimand, Attorney. For DOSH: Vincent A. Ruiz, Legal Counsel.
A violation of 2946(b)(2) of the Electrical Safety Orders was reduced from willful/serious to serious, and the proposed penalty was modified from $8,750 to $435. An alleged serious violation of 1621(a) (railings and toeboards), with $350 proposed penalty, was vacated.
High Voltage Lines, Employees Within Prohibited Distance from---Willfulness, Criteria for, Not Established. Employer was charged with having employees work
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