Summary of COSHAB-ALJ's decision dated September 9, 1991, Docket No. 91-R3D5-408 (Alameda, CA). Jonah Lebell, Administrative Law Judge. For Employer: Steven J. Bernheim, Attorney. For DOSH: Katherine Wolff, Staff Counsel.
Employer was erecting three container cranes. Citation for regulatory violation of 341.1(a), alleging Employer had not obtained a Cal-OSHA permit before starting work, was issued after a complaint inspection. The Division contended the erection of container cranes constituted construction of a structure, falling within the requirements of the safety order. However, a note following another section, 341(a), specifically includes tower
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