Summary of COSHAB-ALJ's decision dated August 10, 1993, Docket No. 92-R2D2-1230 (Fairfield, CA). Amos P. Freeman, Administrative Law Judge. For Employer: Robert D. Peterson, Attorney. For DOSH: Frank E. Humphreys Jr., Compliance Safety Engineer.
Employer, an excavation contractor installing a cast in place concrete pipe storm drainage system, was cited following a planned inspection for serious violation of 1541.1(a)(1) for allegedly failing to provide cave-in protection. A $1.030 penalty was proposed by the Division.
Excavations, Protection (1541.1(a)(1))--Evidence, Insufficient. Serious violation and penalty vacated. Section 1541.1(a)(1) requires
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