Digest of COSHAB-ALJ's decision dated October 9, 1985, Docket No. 85-R4D3-336 (Long Beach, CA). Douglas M. Phillips, Administrative Law Judge.
For Employer: Harold L. Cook, Manager, Occupational Safety and Health Services. For DOSH: Allan L. Coie, Staff Counsel.
An alleged serious violation of 3279(d)(2) (portable metal ladders) was vacated, along with the proposed $325 penalty.
Ladders, Maintenance---Evidence, of Conditions Two Days After Accident, Insufficient to Establish Violation Even Though Unrebutted.
Employer was cited for allowing an employee to use a portable metal ladder which was not maintained in good useable condition, or with fitti
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