Summary of COSHAB-ALJ's decision dated July 19, 1999, Docket Nos. 98-R3D1-1927 and 1928 (Corona, CA). Dale A. Raymond, Administrative Law Judge. For Employer: Robert D. Peterson, Attorney. For DOSH: Alan Coie, Staff Counsel.
Employer, a drywall contractor, was inspected following an accident and cited for two serious violations with penalties of $1,455 and $5,000.
Fall Protection, Work on Platforms Above 7-1/2 Feet (1670(a)) --- Construction, Overloading Plank (1709). One serious violation affirmed with $1,455 penalty; one serious violation and $5,000 penalty dismissed.
Employer's four-man crew was hanging drywall in the main entry of a house, which
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