Summary of COSHAB-ALJ's decision dated December 15, 1995, Docket No. 95-R1D5-1515 (Napa, CA). Dennis M. Sullivan, Administrative Law Judge. For Employer: Ronald Long, Owner. For DOSH: Stephan Williams, Associate Safety Engineer.
A complain-based inspection by the Division led to citation for a serious violation and a $500 penalty.
Ladders, Securing (1675(j)). Serious violation established; $500 penalty reduced to $250. The cited section states: "Portable ladders in use shall be tied, blocked, or otherwise secured to prevent their being displaced." Employer was cited because three ladders leaning against various parts of a home being roofed were not
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