Summary of COSHAB-ALJ's decision dated June 7, 1993, Docket No. 92-R4D5-1012 (Ventura, CA). Amos P. Freeman, Administrative Law Judge. For Employer: Ken Winkley, Safety Administrator. For DOSH: Dwight Goossen, Safety Engineer.
An employee fell 15 feet from a scaffold being constructed. The accident investigation resulted in citation of Employer for a serious violation and a proposed $3,500 penalty.
Scaffold Erection, Good Engineering Practice (1637(k)(2)). Appeal granted from serious violation and penalty. The Division alleged a violation based on the fact that the injured employee, who was standing on a scaffold frame member, was reaching for a plan
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