Digest of COSHAB-ALJ's decision dated November 18, 1986, Docket Nos. 86-R3D4-445 and 446 (Gardena, CA). Jonah Lebell, Administrative Law Judge.
For Employer: Phyllis Ungerer, Attorney. For DOSH: Vincent A. Ruiz, Graduate Legal Assistant.
Serious violations of 1635(b)(7) and (14) (metal decking) were affirmed, with $250 penalties for each.
Structural Steel Construction, Metal Decking, Failure to Secure--Defense, None for Industry Practice--Independent Employee Action, Not Established.
Section 1635(b)(7) requires that "metal decking when used in lieu of planking shall be laid tightly and secured to prevent movement" during construction of multi-st
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