Summary of COSHAB-ALJ's decision dated June 9, 1992, Docket No. 91-R2D2-1320 (Oakland, CA). Amos P. Freeman, Administrative Law Judge. For Employer: Barry Sandkuhle, Project Manager. For DOSH: Frank E. Humphreys, Jr., Compliance Safety Engineer.
Employer, an underground contractor constructing a sewer pipeline, was cited following a complaint inspection for allowing employees to enter a trench exceeding five feet in depth which was unprotected. The Division issued a citation alleging a serious violation of Construction 1540(d) and proposed a $410 penalty.
Trenches, Unprotected (1540(d)). The safety order provides for protection by shoring, sloping,
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