Summary of COSHAB-ALJ's decision dated November 23, 1998, Docket No. 97-R1D1-1149 (Hayward, CA). Manuel M. Melgoza, Administrative Law Judge. For Employer: Robert D. Peterson, Attorney. For DOSH: Michael J. Williams, District Manager.
The Division investigated a crane accident and cited Employer for a serious violation, proposing a $4,500 penalty.
Cranes, Inadvertent Contact During Load Hoist (4999(e)(2))---Appeal, Division Presented No Evidence. Citation and penalty vacated.
"The Division elected to present no testimony or evidence, only oral argument. It posits that an accident occurred while employees were removing a crane's rigging from a load,
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