Digest of COSHAB-ALJ's decision dated May 6, 1987, Docket No. 87-R3D5-019 (Gardena, CA). Jonah Lebell, Administrative Law Judge.
For Employer: Ross Wright, President. For DOSH: Phillip Valenti, Associate CSE.
A serious violation of 1730(f) (roof hazards) was affirmed; the proposed $450 penalty was reduced to $200. An employee was working on the roof of a building under construction, at a height of 27 feet. The slope (as found from conflicting testimony) exceeded five to 12. It did not exceed six to 12. Fall protection (required at heights over 20 feet, on slopes over five to 12) was not provided.
The penalty was reduced because the slope was "only
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