Summary of COSHAB-ALJ's decision dated January 23, 1992, Docket Nos. 91-R2D4-863, 864 and 1338 (Modesto, CA). Amos P. Freeman, Administrative Law Judge. For Employer: Robert D. Peterson, Attorney. For DOSH: Ron E. Medeiros, Staff Counsel.
Employer, a crane operator/contractor, was assisting in the erection and load testing of a tower crane which was to be used in the construction of a large hospital addition. The Division conducted a permit inspection and cited Employer for one general and two repeat/general violations of General Industry orders, proposing $500 and $250 penalties for the latter two alleged violations. All three violations and the pen
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