Summary of COSHAB-ALJ's decision dated March 4, 1999, Docket Nos. 98-R6D2-078 and 079 (Montclair, CA). Jack L. Hesson, Administrative Law Judge. For Employer: Herbert Higgins, Safety Director. For DOSH: Phil F. Valenti, Regional Senior Engineer.
Employer, a contractor that installed reinforcing steel, was the subject of a Los Angeles Metro Rail project inspection. The Division issued citations for two serious violations, proposing penalties of $560 and $35.
Reinforcing Steel (Rebar): Protecting Employees from Exposed Projecting (1712(c)(1)) and Working Adjacent to (1712(e))---Inspection, Consent, By General Contractor Sufficient. One serious violation
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