Summary of COSHAB-ALJ's decision dated August 8, 1991, Docket Nos. 90-R3D3-597 and 598 (Calimesa, CA). Ashaki A. Kone', Administrative Law Judge. For Employer: Robert D. Peterson, Attorney. For DOSH: Leonard G. Strom, Staff Counsel.
The Division issued Employer, a sewer line construction contractor, citations alleging two serious violations after an investigation triggered by a fatal accident. In attempting to move a large crawler crane, an operator was killed while adjusting the gantry.
The Division cited under 4921(a) requiring lever-operated controllers to have a device which will hold the handle in the "off" position, necessitating a voluntary e
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