Digest of COSHAB's Decision After Reconsideration dated September 5, 1986, Docket Nos. 85-R4D2-1076 and 1077 (Sun Valley, CA). Elaine W. Donaldson, Chairman; L. A. Harrington and Michael R. Monagan, Members.
The Appeals Board reversed the ALJ decision of May 9, 1986 (Digest 16,612) insofar as it increased the penalties for serious violations of 5208(c)(2) and (5) (asbestos) from $1,000 to $1,500 each. The Board, after ordering reconsideration on its own motion, affirmed the violations as serious, together with the proposed statutory penalties of $1,000 each.
Asbestos and Other Carcinogens, Penalties for Serious Violations If Imposed Must Be No More
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