Digest of COSHAB's Decision After Reconsideration dated June 17, 1986, Docket No. 84-R4D2-1267. Elaine W. Donaldson, Chairman; L. A. Harrington and Michael R. Monagan, Members.
The Appeals Board affirmed the ALJ decision of July 17, 1985 (Digest 16,242), denying Employer's appeal from a repeat/serious violation of 1670(a) (safety belts and lifelines) with $800 penalty.
Safety Belts and Lifelines, 1670(a) Properly Cited in 1984 Where Hazard Affected Structural Steel Bolter and 1710 (g)(2) Not in Effect--Independent Employee Action, Defense Rejected.
"The evidence established that Employer was engaged in steel erection of a high-rise building. The Di
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