Summary of COSHAB-ALJ's decision dated July 8, 1993, Docket No. 92-R2D6-1152 (Madera, CA). Manuel M. Melgoza, Administrative Law Judge. For Employer: Keith A. Harris, Project Manager. For DOSH: Glenn W. Yeoman, Associate Safety Engineer.
An accident inspection was conducted after an employee fell through an opening during a roofing operation--installation of seamed metal panels--on a multi-unit building. The Division cited for serious violation of 1730(e) and proposed a $4,500 penalty.
Roofing Operations, Perimeter v. Openings--Safety Order, Inapplicable Cited. Serious violation and penalty vacated. The cited order applies to roof slopes of 0:12 to 5
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