Summary of COSHAB-ALJ's decision dated March 30, 1995, Docket No. 94-R1D5-1311 (San Rafael, CA). Adolf Loeb, Administrative Law Judge. For Employer: Glen Ghilotti, General Superintendent and Equal Owner. For DOSH: Stephen Williams, District Manager.
Employer, an engineering contractor in the construction business, was the subject of a mandated inspection at a site where it was installing sewer pipe. The Division cited for a serious violation of 1541.1(a)(1) and proposed a $500 penalty.
Excavations, Protection of Employees (1541.1(a)(1))--Defense, Employee Independent Act. Serious violation and penalty vacated. The cited order requires protection for
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