Digest of COSHAB's Decision After Reconsideration dated October 9, 1986, Docket Nos. 85-R3D2-1281 and 1282. Elaine W. Donaldson, Chairman; L. A. Harrington and Michael R. Monagan, Members.
The Appeals Board affirmed the ALJ decision of December 12, 1985 (Digest 16,407), denying Employer's appeals from serious violations of 1644(a)(4)(A) and (B) (metal scaffolds).
Metal Scaffolds: Rule Allowing Time for Abatement Inapplicable Where Employee Could Have Tied Off But Did Not; Industry Custom of Tying-Off to Beams or Frames Not Controlling Where Earlier, Lower Tie-Off Could Have Been Effected--Safety Order, Correct Sections Cited.
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