Digest of COSHAB's Denial of Petition for Reconsideration dated September 24, 1997, Docket No. 97-R3D5-9073. James P. Gazdecki, Chairman; Bill Duplissea and Bryan E. Carver, Members.
Following an inspection, Employer was issued citations, including allegation of a serious violation of 5097(a) (hearing conservation program), with a proposed $1,125 penalty. Employer appealed the citations and a settlement was reached between the parties; the Board issued an Order approving the settlement. Employer filed an appeal from the 5097(a) citation well past the deadline to appeal. It alleged that it misunderstood the paperwork when it was received, and thought th
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