Summary of COSHAB-ALJ's decision dated January 27, 1994, Docket No. 93-R1D5-985 (San Rafael, CA). Dennis M. Sullivan, Administrative Law Judge. For Employer: Thomas Nordquist, Owner. For DOSH: Stephan Williams, Associate Safety Engineer.
During a permit inspection, the Division safety engineer observed employees installing rebar next to excavated banks 8 1/2 feet high which had no cave-in protection system. A citation was issued for serious violation of 1541.1(a)(1) with a proposed $500 penalty.
Excavations, Protection From Moving Ground (1541.1(a)(1)). Serious violation reduced to general; penalty vacated. The safety order calls for a protective sys
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