Summary of COSHAB-ALJ's decision dated March 5, 1996, Docket No. 95-R2D1-130 (Sacramento, CA). James Wolpman, Administrative Law Judge. For Employer: Ted Olson, Director of Risk Management. For DOSH: Joel Halverson, Safety Engineer.
The Division conducted an investigation following an accident at a community college construction site and cited Employer for one serious violation, proposing a $5,000 penalty.
Rebar and Form Stakes, Protection from Impalement (1712(c)(1))--Evidence, Hearsay. Serious violation reduced to general and affirmed; $5,000 penalty reduced to $300.
According to the cited order, "(e)mployees working at grade or at the same surfa
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