Summary of COSHAB-ALJ's decision dated December 9, 1991, Docket Nos. 91-R6D1-639 to 642 (Emeryville, CA). Adolf Loeb, Administrative Law Judge. For Employer: G. Michael Lawler, President. For DOSH: A. Lennox Welsh, Staff Counsel.
Employer, an asbestos removal contractor working at a retail shopping center, was cited following a routine permit inspection for regulatory violations and General Industry orders violations pertaining to asbestos. Removal of ceiling tiles which had fibrous backing containing 30% chrysotile asbestos and spray texturing containing 3% chrysotile asbestos was being conducted on the day of the inspection. Proposed penalties total
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