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OSHRC Commission decision Docket 1607 Decided June 25, 1974 Citations affirmed

Verne-Woodrow Company

Citation affirmed after court remand

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Plain-English summary

The United States Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit remanded this matter to the Commission. Following the court's order, the Commission affirmed the Secretary's citation and proposed penalty. This brief release does not identify the cited standard, the underlying workplace facts, or the penalty amount.

Decision snapshot

  • Cited standard(s): None identified in the official release.
  • Outcome: The Secretary's citation and proposed penalty were affirmed on remand from the Fifth Circuit.
  • Key point: The Commission implemented the court's mandate by affirming the enforcement action.

Full text (OSHRC public release)

Docket No. 1607

VERNE -- WOODROW COMPANY

OSHRC Docket No. 1607

Occupational Safety and Health Review Commission

June 25, 1974

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Before MORAN, Chairman; VAN NAMEE and CLEARY, Commissioners

OPINION:

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BY THE COMMISSION: This matter is before the Commission following a remand from the United States Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit.
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In accordance with the Court's Order, it is ORDERED that the Secretary's citation and proposed penalty are AFFIRMED.
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