Digest of COSHAB-ALJ's decision dated April 24, 1986, Docket No. 85-R3D1-1438 (Industry, CA). Jonah Lebell, Administrative Law Judge.
For Employer: Steven H. Adelman, Attorney. For DOSH: James T. Brown, Santa Ana District Manager.
A repeat/general violation of 1630(a) (elevators for hoisting workers) was affirmed, with $135 penalty.
Elevator, Construction Passenger. Employer was a subcontractor on a steel frame building approximately 65 feet high. Its employees were working at the 45-foot level without a construction elevator.
"The Employer contends that the hazard addressed by Section 1630(a) is the climbing of steps for a distance of 60 feet or
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