Summary of COSHAB-ALJ's decision dated April 21, 1999, Docket No. 98-R4D5-2419 (Bakersfield, CA). Bref French, Administrative Law Judge. For Employer: Michael Ross, Owner. For DOSH: Lyle A. Garratt, Compliance Safety Engineer.
Employer, a roofing contractor, was the subject of a high hazard inspection at a residential homes development. The Division cited for two general violations, proposing penalties of $85 for each. Employer originally appealed only the penalty amounts, but at the hearing tried to expand the appeal to include existence of the violations. The subject had been discussed at the prehearing conference and Employer was then told to file a
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