Digest of COSHAB-ALJ's decision dated October 20, 1986, Docket Nos. 86-R2D5-0019 thru 0021 (Vallejo, CA). Amos P. Freeman, Administrative Law Judge.
For Employer: John Meindersee, Project Engineer and Foreman. For DOSH: Robert P. Larsen, CSE.
Three violations (two serious and one repeat/serious) were affirmed, with total penalties of $1,020. Charges and dispositions were:
1644(a)(5) (metal scaffold guardrails). A serious violation was affirmed, with $425 penalty.
"Section 1644(a)(5) requires a top rail and midrail to be installed on open sides and ends of work platforms 7-1/2 feet or more above grade on scaffolds.
"The evidence produced by the
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