Summary of COSHAB-ALJ's decision dated November 8, 1996, Docket Nos. 95-R1D5-4703 to 4704 (Corte Madera, CA). James Wolpman, Administrative Law Judge. For Employer: Mike Lewis, Safety/Risk Administrator. For DOSH: Stephan A. Williams, Safety Engineer.
The Division investigated an accident at Employer's water tank site and cited for one general and one serious violation. Because Employer is a public entity, no penalties were proposed.
The accident involved a member of a three-man crew assigned to excavate beneath the water tank to check and replace defective piping and valves. Part way through the work, the crew had to stop and wait for PG&E to locat
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