Summary of COSHAB-ALJ's decision dated May 3, 1999, Docket No. 97-R1D5-3320 (Petaluma, CA). James Wolpman, Administrative Law Judge. For Employer: Thomas Smith, Vice President. For DOSH: Stephan Williams, Associate Cal/OSHA Engineer.
Employer, a general contractor for underground sewer and water work, earthmoving, grading, paving and drainage work, was primarily employed on public works projects. A complaint inspection resulted in a citation for a repeat/regulatory violation with a penalty of $875.
Annual Excavation Permit, Notification to Division on Commencement of Work (341.1(f)(3)). Repeat/regulatory violation established; $875 penalty reduced to
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