Summary of COSHAB-ALJ's decision dated August 30, 1991, Docket Nos. 90-R2D3-1273 to 1275 (Chico, CA). Amos P. Freeman, Administrative Law Judge. For Employer: Michael T. Shepherd, Attorney. For DOSH: Nancy Fagan, Associate Safety Engineer.
Employer, a roofing material supplier, was cited after an accident in which a high-lift material truck with its platform elevated tipped over with two employees on it. They were thrown from the platform from a height of 11 feet and suffered minor injuries. Citations were issued for a general/repeat violation of 1509(b) and serious violations of 1724(g) and 3328(a), carrying penalties of $70, $700 and $700 respectiv
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