Summary of COSHAB-ALJ's decision dated October 26, 1993, Docket No. 92-R4D4-1533 (Brea, CA). Manuel M. Melgoza, Administrative Law Judge. For Employer: Garth Shirreffs, Owner. For DOSH: Katherine Wolff, Attorney.
The Division inspected after a plain-view observation of employees performing landscape work on the grounds adjacent to the Division office. They appeared to be weeding using short-handled hoes. A general violation of 3456(b) was issued, later amended to charge 3556(c), and a $525 penalty proposed.
Hand Tools, Short-Handled Hoe (3556(c)). General violation and penalty affirmed. The cited order provides that employers are responsible for the
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