Summary of COSHAB-ALJ's decision dated May 8, 1992, Docket No. 91-R4D4-1040 (North Hollywood, CA). Manuel M. Melgoza, Administrative Law Judge. For Employer: Kenneth R. Ruffner, Secretary/Treasurer. For DOSH: Tilak R. Gupta, Associate Safety Engineer.
While conducting an accident investigation of another employer at a three-story office building under construction, an employee of Employer was observed arc welding metal decking sheets to floor beams. He was wearing no hand protection and sparks were flying in the vicinity. A citation for general violation of Construction 1520 was issued.
Hand Protection, During Welding (1520). The employee was plug
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