Summary of COSHAB-ALJ's decision dated October 28, 1998, Docket Nos. 97-R3D1-1962 and 1963 (Temecula, CA). Ashaki A. Hesson, Administrative Law Judge. For Employer: William R. Yankie, Jr., Secretary. For DOSH: James Brown, District Manager.
Following a "plainview" inspection, Employer, a pipe laying business, was cited for two serious violations. The Division proposed penalties of $375 each.
Excavations, Safe Access or Egress (1541(c)(2)). Serious violation and $375 penalty affirmed.
The Division's compliance inspector was driving by a water line pipe-laying site with an excavation that appeared to be in excess of five feet deep. There was no ladde
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