REINFORCING STEEL - PROTECTION FROM IMPALEMENT
CAL. CODE REGS, tit. 8, § 1712(c) (2003) - An employee was exposed to the risk of impalement when descending a ladder placed within 1-1/2 feet of uncovered, vertically protruding rebar. There was evidence of potential for serious injury and a showing of employer knowledge sufficient to support the violation's serious classification.
PENALTIES - CALCULATION RATING FACTORS
CAL. CODE REGS, tit. 8, § 335(a)(2)ii (2003) - The Division improperly applied a medium Extent rating for a single employee exposure t