Digest of COSHAB-ALJ's decision dated August 8, 1985, Docket No. 85-R5D2-214 (Pomona, CA). Douglas M. Phillips, Administrative Law Judge.
For Employer: Edgar P. McCaughan, Vice President. For DOSH: James W. Mason, District Manager.
A general violation of 5096(b) (exposure limits for noise) was affirmed. The Division's abatement requirements were found to be reasonable.
Noise, Excessive, Abatement Requirements Reasonable Even If Controls Will Not Reduce Noise to Permissible Levels. "The Employer is engaged in the business of making aluminum extrusions for the building trades. The Division alleged that employees were exposed to time-weighted average
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