Summary of COSHAB-ALJ's decision dated December 9, 1994, Docket No. 93-R2D4-2510 (Orangevale, CA). Adolf Loeb, Administrative Law Judge. For Employer: R. F. Mayer, President. For DOSH: Brian Young, Safety Engineer.
Employer was cited for a general violation with a $350 proposed penalty following an incident when an employee working from a boatswain's chair dropped four stories.
Boatswain's Chairs, Securing to Safety Line (3286(a)(4)). General violation and $350 penalty affirmed.
While washing the outside windows of a four story commercial building, the employee failed to rig a separate safety line, instead fastening the lanyard from his safety belt
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