Summary of COSHAB-ALJ's decision dated July 21, 1992, Docket Nos. 91-R3D3-1326 and 1327 (Calimesa, CA). Manuel M. Melgoza, Administrative Law Judge. For Employer: Robert D. Peterson, Attorney. For DOSH: Leonard Strom, Attorney.
Trenches, Protection from Moving Ground (1540(d)). Employer was cited for a repeat/serious violation when employees were observed working in a 12-foot-deep trench on a pipeline construction project. The safety order requires protection by shoring, sloping or other means for trenches five feet or deeper. Shoring systems must be installed to sustain all existing and expected loads and must meet specified criteria. Uprights must b
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