Summary of COSHAB-ALJ's decision dated August 20, 1997, Docket No. 96-R4D3-615 (Bakersfield, CA). Dale A. Raymond, Administrative Law Judge. For Employer: Jeffrey G. McClure, Attorney. For DOSH: Elliott S. Oseas, Associate Safety Engineer.
Employer was a petroleum equipment maintenance company at an oil well site. An accident investigation resulted in citation by the Division for a serious violation with a proposed $1,500 penalty.
Pipelines, Reducing Pressure Before Opening (6535(a)). Serious violation reduced to general; $1,500 penalty reduced to $350.
The cited section requires that before opening lines or other equipment, the pressure shall be re
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