Summary of COSHAB-ALJ's decision dated April 4, 1995, Docket No. 94-R3D5-943 (Long Beach, CA). Jonah Lebell, Administrative Law Judge. For Employer: Eugene F. McMenamin, Attorney. For DOSH: Barry Blodgett, Associate Safety Engineer.
An accident inspection was conducted at a refinery site where Employer engaged in maintenance and construction. The Division cited for a general violation and proposed a $450 penalty.
Cranes, Signaling (5001(a)). General violation set aside. The Division alleged that Employer's crane operator was not acting under the direction of a signalman. The cited order, 5001(a), provides: "A signal person shall be provided when the
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