Summary of COSHAB-ALJ's decision dated July 14, 1997, Docket No. 96-R3D2-1345 (San Diego, CA). Jack L. Hesson, Administrative Law Judge. For Employer: Trace Morken, Owner. For DOSH: Lew Collins, Safety Engineer.
Employer had been trying to start an air duct cleaning business over a three-year period. An accident inspection by the Division resulted in citation for a serious violation with a proposed $3,000 penalty. Employer appealed the penalty's reasonableness and the serious classification as it related to the penalty amount.
Ladders, Securing (1675(j))---Penalties, Financial Hardship. Serious violation established; $3,000 penalty reduced to $750.
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