Summary of COSHAB-ALJ's decision dated June 10, 1999, Docket No. 98-R4D2-4248 (Bell Gardens, CA). Bref French, Administrative Law Judge. For Employer: Sam Bell, Corporate Vice President. For DOSH: Najama Johnson, Senior Industrial Hygienist.
Employer, a waste treatment operator, was inspected following an accident and cited for two general violations with proposed penalties of $375 each. Employer appealed both penalties and the existence of the second violation.
Hazardous Substances, Labeling (5194(f)(4)). General violation, not appealed, affirmed by operation of law. $375 penalty affirmed.
The accident involved an employee who was overcome by vapors
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