Digest of COSHAB-ALJ's decision dated February 24, 1986, Docket No. 85-R4D1-595 (Gardena, CA). Gerald Winerman, Administrative Law Judge.
For Employer: Stephen H. Shields, Vitre-Graf Division Manager. For DOSH: Shah Bains, District Manager.
A repeat/serious violation of 5141(a) (hazardous substances) was affirmed, with $2,000 penalty.
Hazardous Substances, Benzene Exposure---Repeat/Serious Violation and Penalty, Proper for Failure to Abate Because of Employer Lack of Action.
Employer was cited in January 1985 for overexposure of employees to benzene. On routine follow-up inspection in March 1985, two employees' benzene exposure still was above th
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