Summary of COSHAB-ALJ's decision dated June 22, 1992, Docket Nos. 91-R4D3-909 and 910 (Arcadia, CA). Ashaki A. Kone', Administrative Law Judge. For Employer; Michael Mitrovich, President. For DOSH; Kenneth W. Prior, Compliance Safety Engineer.
Employer was installing a sewer line. It was cited following a complaint inspection for general violations of Construction 1624(a) and 1540(h)(2), and serious violation of 1540(d). A $150 penalty was proposed for the latter alleged violation.
Ramps, Width and Securing (1624(a)). Employees used a 12" diameter wooden utility pole to traverse an excavation. The cited order requires ramps or runways for workers t
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