Digest of COSHAB-ALJ's decision dated July 23, 1986, Docket No. 85-R5D4-980 (La Mirada, CA). Douglas M. Phillips, Administrative Law Judge.
For Employer: Robert D. Peterson, Attorney. For DOSH: Dwight Goosen, CSE.
A serious violation of 1671(a) (safety nets) was affirmed with $350 penalty.
Safety Net, Required as Fall Protection Where Other Means Impractical, Practical in Installing First Panel of Roof Bay.
Employer installs panelized roofing. It was cited after an accident in which an unsecured panel fell from roof level and an employee fell immediately thereafter. The fall distance exceeded 25 feet. The employee was wearing a safety belt and l
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