Summary of COSHAB-ALJ's decision dated September 4, 1991, Docket No. 91-R4D4-298 (Thousand Oaks, CA). Ashaki A. Kone', Administrative Law Judge. For Employer: Michael Lee Allen, Attorney. For DOSH: Issac Chae, District Manager.
Employer, a communications company, was cited following an accident for serious violation of 1675(b) for an extension ladder which was not maintained in good condition. A $450 penalty was proposed. An employee descending the ladder was hospitalized for back injuries suffered in a fall when the ladder slipped. Its rubber footing had pulled away from the base.
Almost two months later, when the inspection was conducted, the defe
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