Summary of COSHAB-ALJ's decision dated May 11, 1992, Docket No. 91-R4D5-1041 (Ventura, CA). Amos P. Freeman, Administrative Law Judge. For Employer: Donald Abeloe, Owner. For DOSH: David R. Sullivan, Associate Safety Engineer.
Following a complaint inspection, Employer, which was constructing a retaining wall at a multi-employer site where two residences were being built, was cited for a regulatory violation of 341 (a)(1). The safety order requires employers to obtain a permit from the Division prior to construction of excavations which are five feet or deeper and into which a person is required to descend.
Permit, Excavation (341(a)(1)). Evidence pr
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