Summary of COSHAB-ALJ's decision dated March 16, 1993, Docket No. 92-R2D6-665 (Bakersfield, CA). Amos P. Freeman, Administrative Law Judge. For Employer: Patrick Lentz, Superintendent. For DOSH: Jerry Walker, Associate Safety Engineer.
A citation for serious violation of 1541.1(a)(1) and a $1,250 penalty were issued following a complaint inspection at a site where Employer was installing a sewer line.
Trench, Protection from Cave-In (1541.1(a)(1)). Serious violation and penalty affirmed. Employees were working in a 9- to 10-foot-deep trench which was 22 feet wide at the top and 4 feet wide at the bottom, excavated in Type C soil. Protection as requi
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