Summary of COSHAB-ALJ's decision dated June 9, 1995, Docket Nos. 94-R3D5-1121 and 1122 (Torrance, CA). Ashaki A. Hesson, Administrative Law Judge. For Employer: John Stinson, Vice President. For DOSH: Albert Cardenas, Staff Counsel.
Employer, an underground construction company, was cited following a complaint that employees were trapped in a trench cave-in at a Unocal refinery. It was cited for general violation of 1509(a) (amended from 3203(a)) and serious violation of 1541.1(a). Penalties of $165 and $6,000 were proposed.
Injury and Illness Prevention Program (1509(a)). General violation and $165 penalty vacated. Section 1509(a), in subsection (7
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