Summary of COSHAB-ALJ's decision dated August 27, 1998, Docket No. 96-R4D1-2268 (Van Nuys, CA). Dale A. Raymond, Administrative Law Judge. For Employer: Bruce Motamed, President. For DOSH: Jose Cedro, Associate Cal/OSHA Engineer.
Employer, a general engineering and building contractor, was inspected following a non-injury accident and cited for a serious violation. A $750 penalty was proposed by the Division.
Excavations, Locating Utilities Before Digging (1541(b)(1)). Serious violation and $750 penalty dismissed.
The cited section states: "The estimated location of utility installations, such as sewer, telephone, fuel, electric, water lines, or any
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