Summary of COSHAB-ALJ's decision dated March 10, 1998, Docket No. 97-R1D5-1032 (Rocklin, CA). Bref French, Administrative Law Judge. For Employer: Robert Peterson, Attorney. For DOSH: Ron E. Medeiros, Staff Counsel.
Employer, a joint venture engaged in replacing an underground pipeline, received a permit-related inspection at its job site. The Division cited for a general violation and proposed a $275 penalty.
Excavations, Requirements for Protective Systems (1541.1(c)), Inadequate Shoring. General violation and $275 penalty affirmed.
Section 1541.1, subsection (c) states: "Designs of support systems, shield systems, and other protective systems sha
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