Summary of COSHAB-ALJ's decision dated March 2, 1994, Docket No. 93-R2D3-1880 (Redding, CA). Bref French, Administrative Law Judge. For Employer: Aaron P. Regan, Owner. For DOSH: Dennis Barker, Associate Safety Engineer.
An accident investigation led to citation of Employer for a serious violation and $4,000 penalty. Employer appealed only the penalty amount.
Penalties, Serious Violation v. Serious Injury. Serious violation affirmed; $4,000 penalty reduced to $1,500.
An employee working alone on a residence suffered a broken leg in a slip and fall from a 20-foot-high 7:12 slope roof. He was not wearing safety belt protection provided by Employer, o
Read More...