Digest of COSHAB-ALJ's decision dated March 2, 1988, Docket No. 87-R3D5-655 (Gardena, CA). Jonah Lebell, Administrative Law Judge.
For Employer: William D. Kite, President. For DOSH: Stanley Avnaim, Staff Counsel.
A serious violation of 1724(h) (roofing, general) was affirmed, with $350 penalty.
The safety order provides: "Ramps erected and used exclusively for the purpose of loading or unloading roofing material at elevations above ground level not exceeding 20 feet in height shall be at least 40 inches in width."
Employer's ramp, used to unload gravel bags, was 20 inches wide and was used at a height of 14 to 16 feet above ground level. Employ
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