Summary of COSHAB-ALJ's decision dated December 17, 1992, Docket Nos. 92-R2D4-534 and 535 (Stockton, CA). Adolf Loeb, Administrative Law Judge. For Employer: Robert D. Peterson, Attorney. For DOSH: A. Margaret Cloudt, Staff Counsel.
The Division conducted a complaint-initiated inspection of Employer's storm-sewer installation site and issued citations alleging failure to inspect the excavation daily (1541(k), general) and failure to protect employees in the excavation from the hazard of moving ground (1541.1(a)(1), serious with $400 proposed penalty).
Inspection, Improper. Violations and penalty vacated. The inspection centered on a seven-foot-deep
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