Summary of COSHAB-ALJ's decision dated February 24, 1999, Docket No. 98-R6D2-604 (Los Angeles, CA). Barbara E. Miller, Administrative Law Judge. For Employer: Daniel Kulka, Safety Supervisor (Kiewit Construction). For DOSH: Albert Cardenas, Staff Counsel.
Employer, a joint venture, was primary contractor on a Metro Rail station. Following an inspection, the Division cited for a serious violation and proposed a $1,500 penalty. At the hearing, the Division reclassified the violation to general, lacking a substantial probability for serious injury from the violation. The penalty was reduced to $150, based on the reclassification and additional size credit
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