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Pittston Stevedoring Corp.
Commission declines review and lets the judge's decision stand
This is a short Commission order in a case involving Pittston Stevedoring Corp. After an Administrative Law Judge ruled on the case, the Commission brought it up for review on its own motion. Neither party objected to the judge's decision or otherwise asked the Commission to change it. Because no…
George Moore Truck & Equipment Corp.
Commission declines review and affirms the judge's decision
This is a short Commission order in a case involving George Moore Truck & Equipment Corp. A former Commissioner had directed review of the Administrative Law Judge's decision on the Commission's own motion. Neither party challenged the judge's disposition. The Commission therefore declined to…
Charles Beck Machine Corp.
Commission declines review and lets the judge's decision stand
This is a short Commission order in a case involving Charles Beck Machine Corp. After an Administrative Law Judge ruled on the case, the Commission brought it up for review on its own motion. Neither party objected to the judge's decision or otherwise asked the Commission to change it. Because no…
International Shipping Company
Commission declines review and lets the judge's decision stand
This is a short Commission order in a case involving International Shipping Company. After an Administrative Law Judge ruled on the case, the Commission brought it up for review on its own motion. Neither party objected to the judge's decision or otherwise asked the Commission to change it. Because…
Synkote Paint Company
Commission declines review and lets the judge's decision stand
This is a short Commission order in a case involving Synkote Paint Company. After an Administrative Law Judge ruled on the case, a Commissioner brought it up for review on the Commission's own motion (a sua sponte order for review). Neither side filed objections or asked the Commission to change…
A. C. Smith & Company, Inc.
Commission declines review and lets the judge's decision stand
This is a short Commission order in a case involving A. C. Smith & Company, Inc. After an Administrative Law Judge ruled on the case, the Commission brought it up for review on its own motion. Neither party objected to the judge's decision or otherwise asked the Commission to change it. Because no…
Jones-Washington Stevedoring co.
Commission declines review and lets the judge's decision stand
This is a short Commission order in a case involving Jones-Washington Stevedoring Company. After an Administrative Law Judge ruled on the case, the Commission brought it up for review on its own motion. Neither party objected to the judge's decision or otherwise asked the Commission to change it…
ABCO Insulation Corp.
Commission declines review and affirms the judge's decision
This is a short Commission order in a case involving ABCO Insulation Corp. A former Commissioner had directed review of the Administrative Law Judge's decision on the Commission's own motion. Neither party challenged the judge's disposition. The Commission therefore declined to review the case and…
Riverview Steel Erectors, Inc.
Commission declines review and lets the judge's decision stand
This is a short Commission order in a case involving Riverview Steel Erectors, Inc. After an Administrative Law Judge ruled on the case, the Commission brought it up for review on its own motion. Neither party objected to the judge's decision or otherwise asked the Commission to change it. Because…
Hobson Fabricating Corp.
Commission declines review and lets the judge's decision stand
This is a short Commission order in a case involving Hobson Fabricating Corp. After an Administrative Law Judge ruled on the case, the Commission brought it up for review on its own motion. Neither party objected to the judge's decision or otherwise asked the Commission to change it. Because no…
Modern Iron Products Co.
Commission declines review and lets the judge's decision stand
This is a short Commission order in a case involving Modern Iron Products Co. After an Administrative Law Judge ruled on the case, the Commission brought it up for review on its own motion. Neither party objected to the judge's decision or otherwise asked the Commission to change it. Because no…
Milgram Food Store, Inc.
Commission declines review and affirms the judge's decision
This is a short Commission order in a case involving Milgram Food Stores, Inc. A former Commissioner had directed review of the Administrative Law Judge's decision on the Commission's own motion. Neither party challenged the judge's disposition. The Commission therefore declined to review the case…
Arthur Silva Lathing & Plastering Contractor, Inc.
Commission declines review and lets the judge's decision stand
This is a short Commission order in consolidated cases involving Arthur Silva Lathing & Plastering Contractor, Inc. After an Administrative Law Judge ruled on the cases, the Commission brought them up for review on its own motion. Neither party objected to the judge's decision or otherwise asked…
Moorman Manufacturing Company
Commission declines review and affirms the judge's decision
This is a short Commission order in a case involving Moorman Manufacturing Company. A former Commissioner had directed review of the Administrative Law Judge's decision on the Commission's own motion. Neither party challenged the judge's disposition. The Commission therefore declined to review the…
The Brighton Corp.
Commission declines review and lets the judge's decision stand
This is a short Commission order in a case involving The Brighton Corporation. After an Administrative Law Judge ruled on the case, the Commission brought it up for review on its own motion. Neither party objected to the judge's decision or otherwise asked the Commission to change it. Because no…
Otis Elevator Co.
Commission declines review and affirms the judge's decision
This is a short Commission order in a case involving Otis Elevator Company. A former Commissioner had directed review of the Administrative Law Judge's decision on the Commission's own motion. Neither party challenged the judge's disposition. The Commission therefore declined to review the case and…
Reinforcing Steel Service of Florida, Inc.
Commission declines review and affirms the judge's decision
This is a short Commission order in a case involving Reinforcing Steel Service of Florida, Inc. A former Commissioner had directed review of the Administrative Law Judge's decision on the Commission's own motion. Neither party challenged the judge's disposition. The Commission therefore declined to…
Firestone Synthetic Rubber & Latex Company
Commission declines review and affirms the judge's decision
This is a short Commission order in a case involving Firestone Synthetic Rubber & Latex Company. A former Commissioner had directed review of the Administrative Law Judge's decision on the Commission's own motion. Neither party challenged the judge's disposition. The Commission therefore declined…
Fluor Engineers & Constructors, Inc.
Commission declines review and affirms the judge's decision
This is a short Commission order in a case involving Fluor Engineers & Constructors, Inc. A former Commissioner had directed review of the Administrative Law Judge's decision on the Commission's own motion. Neither party challenged the judge's disposition. The Commission therefore declined to…
Berger & Gorin, Inc., B&G Plastics, Inc.
Commission declines review and lets the judge's decision stand
This is a short Commission order in consolidated cases involving Berger & Gorin, Inc. and B & G Plastics, Inc. After an Administrative Law Judge ruled on the cases, the Commission brought them up for review on its own motion. Neither party objected to the judge's decision or otherwise asked the…
ARD Drilling Company, Inc., Bahaney Drilling Company, Inc.
Commission declines review and affirms the judge's decision
This is a short Commission order in consolidated cases involving ARD Drilling Company, Inc. and Bahaney Drilling Company, Inc. A former Commissioner had directed review of the Administrative Law Judge's decision on the Commission's own motion. Neither party challenged the judge's disposition. The…
Ford Motor Company
Commission declines review and affirms the judge's decision
This is a short Commission order in a case involving Ford Motor Company. A former Commissioner had directed review of the Administrative Law Judge's decision on the Commission's own motion. Neither party challenged the judge's disposition. The Commission therefore declined to review the case and…
Hedden Plumbing Company, Inc.
Commission declines review and lets the judge's decision stand
This is a short Commission order in a case involving Hedden Plumbing Company, Inc. After an Administrative Law Judge ruled on the case, the Commission brought it up for review on its own motion. Neither party objected to the judge's decision or otherwise asked the Commission to change it. Because…
Davis Mechanical Contractors, Inc.
Commission declines review and affirms the judge's decision
This is a short Commission order in a case involving Davis Mechanical Contractors, Inc. A former Commissioner had directed review of the Administrative Law Judge's decision on the Commission's own motion. Neither party challenged the judge's disposition. The Commission therefore declined to review…
J. W. Conway, Inc.
Commission declines review and lets the judge's decision stand
This is a short Commission order in a case involving J. W. Conway, Inc. After an Administrative Law Judge ruled on the case, the Commission brought it up for review on its own motion. Neither party objected to the judge's decision or otherwise asked the Commission to change it. Because no party…
James M. Elias, d/b/a James M. Elias Masonry Contractor
Commission declines review and lets the judge's decision stand
This is a short Commission order in a case involving James M. Elias, doing business as James M. Elias Masonry Contractor. After an Administrative Law Judge ruled on the case, the Commission brought it up for review on its own motion. Neither party objected to the judge's decision or otherwise asked…
Georgia Steel, Inc.
Commission declines review and lets the judge's decision stand
This is a short Commission order in a case involving Georgia Steel, Inc. After an Administrative Law Judge ruled on the case, the Commission brought it up for review on its own motion. Neither party objected to the judge's decision or otherwise asked the Commission to change it. Because no party…
Speedway Erection Services Co., Inc.
Commission declines review and lets the judge's decision stand
This is a short Commission order in a case involving Speedway Erection Services Company, Inc. After an Administrative Law Judge ruled on the case, the Commission brought it up for review on its own motion. Neither party objected to the judge's decision or otherwise asked the Commission to change…
Snyder Construction Co., Inc.
Commission declines review and lets the judge's decision stand
This is a short Commission order in a case involving Snyder Construction Co., Inc. After an Administrative Law Judge ruled on the case, the Commission brought it up for review on its own motion. Neither party objected to the judge's decision or otherwise asked the Commission to change it. Because…
Concrete Technology Corporation
Commission declines review and lets the judge's decision stand
This is a short Commission order in a case involving Concrete Technology Corporation. After an Administrative Law Judge ruled on the case, the Commission brought it up for review on its own motion. Neither party objected to the judge's decision or otherwise asked the Commission to change it…
American Crane Company
Commission declines review and lets the judge's decision stand
This is a short Commission order in a case involving American Crane Company. After an Administrative Law Judge ruled on the case, the Commission brought it up for review on its own motion. Neither party objected to the judge's decision or otherwise asked the Commission to change it. Because no…
Frank Nutty, Inc. & Pautler Bros. Contractors, Inc.
Commission declines review and lets the judge's decision stand
This is a short Commission order in a case involving Frank Nutty, Inc. and Pautler Bros. Contractors, Inc. After an Administrative Law Judge ruled on the case, the Commission brought it up for review on its own motion. Neither party objected to the judge's decision or otherwise asked the Commission…
Duane Smelser Roofing Co.
Commission declines review and affirms the judge's decision
This is a short Commission order in a case involving Duane Smelser Roofing Co. A former Commissioner had directed review of the Administrative Law Judge's decision on the Commission's own motion. Neither party challenged the judge's disposition. The Commission therefore declined to review the case…
Otis Elevator Co.
Commission declines review and lets the judge's decision stand
This is a short Commission order in a case involving Otis Elevator Company. After an Administrative Law Judge ruled on the case, the Commission brought it up for review on its own motion. Neither party objected to the judge's decision or otherwise asked the Commission to change it. Because no party…
Miller & Holmes Construction Company
Commission declines review and lets the judge's decision stand
This is a short Commission order in a case involving Miller & Holmes Construction Company. After an Administrative Law Judge ruled on the case, the Commission brought it up for review on its own motion. Neither party objected to the judge's decision or otherwise asked the Commission to change it…
Powell Construction Co.
Commission declines review and lets the judge's decision stand
This is a short Commission order in a case involving Powell Construction Company. After an Administrative Law Judge ruled on the case, the Commission brought it up for review on its own motion. Neither party objected to the judge's decision or otherwise asked the Commission to change it. Because no…
Lima Lead Supply, Inc.
Commission declines review and lets the judge's decision stand
This is a short Commission order in a case involving Lima Lead Supply, Inc. After an Administrative Law Judge ruled on the case, the Commission brought it up for review on its own motion. Neither party objected to the judge's decision or otherwise asked the Commission to change it. Because no party…
Industrial Electrical Works
Commission declines review and affirms the judge's decision
This is a short Commission order in a case involving Industrial Electrical Works. A former Commissioner had directed review of the Administrative Law Judge's decision on the Commission's own motion. Neither party challenged the judge's disposition. The Commission therefore declined to review the…
Todd Shipyards Corp.
Commission declines review and lets the judge's decision stand
This is a short Commission order in a case involving Todd Shipyards Corporation. After an Administrative Law Judge ruled on the case, the Commission brought it up for review on its own motion. Neither party objected to the judge's decision or otherwise asked the Commission to change it. Because no…
Ferdinand Gutmann & Co.
Commission declines review and lets the judge's decision stand
This is a short Commission order in a case involving Ferdinand Gutmann & Co. After an Administrative Law Judge ruled on the case, the Commission brought it up for review on its own motion. Neither party objected to the judge's decision or otherwise asked the Commission to change it. Because no…
National Roofing, Inc.
Commission declines review and lets the judge's decision stand
This is a short Commission order in a case involving National Roofing, Inc. After an Administrative Law Judge ruled on the case, the Commission brought it up for review on its own motion. Neither party objected to the judge's decision or otherwise asked the Commission to change it. Because no party…
Idaho Concrete Pipe Co., Inc.
Commission declines review and lets the judge's decision stand
This is a short Commission order in a case involving Idaho Concrete Pipe Co., Inc. After an Administrative Law Judge ruled on the case, the Commission brought it up for review on its own motion. Neither party objected to the judge's decision or otherwise asked the Commission to change it. Because…
General Telephone Company of Florida
Commission declines review and affirms the judge's decision
This is a short Commission order in a case involving General Telephone Company of Florida. A former Commissioner had directed review of the Administrative Law Judge's decision on the Commission's own motion. Neither party challenged the judge's disposition. The Commission therefore declined to…
Ironmaster, Inc.
Commission declines review and lets the judge's decision stand
This is a short Commission order in a case involving Ironmaster, Inc. After an Administrative Law Judge ruled on the case, the Commission brought it up for review on its own motion. Neither party objected to the judge's decision or otherwise asked the Commission to change it. Because no party…
T. L. James & Co., Inc.
Commission declines review and affirms the judge's decision
This is a short Commission order in a case involving T. L. James & Co., Inc. A former Commissioner had directed review of the Administrative Law Judge's decision on the Commission's own motion. Neither party challenged the judge's disposition. The Commission therefore declined to review the case…
Claude Neon Federal Co.
Commission affirms safety-belt violation for sign work 100 feet above ground
Claude Neon Federal Company maintained signs on tall buildings. An employee repairing a neon sign moved across narrow supports and repositioned a ladder while working about 100 feet above the ground without a safety belt or other fall protection. OSHA originally cited the general duty clause, but…
Smith Ford Mercury, Inc.
Commission declines review and lets the judge's decision stand
This is a short Commission order in a case involving Smith Ford Mercury, Inc. Former Commissioner Moran had directed review of the Administrative Law Judge's decision "for error," and the employer filed a petition asking the Commission to look at safety and health across different occupations in…
American Urethane Co., Inc.
Commission reinstates medical-surveillance citation but leaves another charge vacated
American Urethane Company manufactured urethane tires and wheels and was cited under the rules for employee exposure to 3,3'-Dichlorobenzidine. The Secretary moved at the hearing to remove part of item 6 concerning medical surveillance and first-aid procedures, while the judge separately vacated…
Western Waterproofing Co., Inc.
Commission affirms serious unguarded-floor violation for subcontractor's exposed workers
Western Waterproofing was a subcontractor whose employees patched concrete columns at the unguarded edge of a building's sixth floor without fall protection. The company sought to suppress the compliance officer's observations because he saw the condition before presenting credentials to its…
American Barrel Company, Inc.
Commission finds commerce coverage during corporate wind-down and orders rehearing
American Barrel Company had stopped its regular barrel-reconditioning operations and was winding up the corporation when OSHA inspected after a workplace fire. Employees were still keeping the books and dismantling machinery for sale as scrap metal. The judge dismissed the case because he found the…
Krengel Manufacturing Company, Inc.
Commission declines review and lets the judge's decision stand
This is a short Commission order in a case involving Krengel Manufacturing Company, Inc. After an Administrative Law Judge ruled on the case, a Commissioner brought it up for review on the Commission's own motion (a sua sponte order for review). Neither side filed objections or asked the Commission…
United Painting Company, Inc.
Commission declines review and lets the judge's decision stand
This is a short Commission order in a case involving United Painting Company, Inc. After an Administrative Law Judge ruled on the case, a Commissioner brought it up for review on the Commission's own motion (a sua sponte order for review). Neither side filed objections or asked the Commission to…
Morse Diesel, Inc.
Commission declines review and lets the judge's decision stand
This is a short Commission order in a case involving Morse Diesel, Inc. After an Administrative Law Judge ruled on the case, a Commissioner brought it up for review on the Commission's own motion (a sua sponte order for review). Neither side filed objections or asked the Commission to change the…
Grossman Steel and Aluminum Corporation
Commission declines review and lets the judge's decision stand
This is a short Commission order in a case involving Grossman Steel and Aluminum Corporation. After an Administrative Law Judge ruled on the case, a Commissioner brought it up for review on the Commission's own motion (a sua sponte order for review). Neither side filed objections or asked the…
Otis Elevator Company
Commission declines review and lets the judge's decision stand
This is a short Commission order in a case involving Otis Elevator Company. After an Administrative Law Judge ruled on the case, a Commissioner brought it up for review on the Commission's own motion (a sua sponte order for review). Neither side filed objections or asked the Commission to change…
Robert's Sheet Metal Company
Commission declines review and lets the judge's decision stand
This is a short Commission order in a consolidated case involving Robert's Sheet Metal Company. After an Administrative Law Judge ruled on the case, a Commissioner brought it up for review on the Commission's own motion (a sua sponte order for review). Neither side filed objections or asked the…
Edward B. Fitzpatrick Jr., Assoc., Inc.; Schiavone Construction Co., A Joint Venture
Commission declines review and lets the judge's decision stand
This is a short Commission order in a case involving a joint venture between Edward B. Fitzpatrick Jr., Assoc., Inc. and Schiavone Construction Co. After an Administrative Law Judge ruled on the case, a Commissioner brought it up for review on the Commission's own motion (a sua sponte order for…
Kokosing Construction Co., Inc.
Commission declines review and lets the judge's decision stand
This is a short Commission order in a case involving Kokosing Construction Co., Inc., a construction employer. After an Administrative Law Judge ruled on the case, a Commissioner brought it up for review on the Commission's own motion (a sua sponte order for review). Neither side filed objections…
Marathon Battery Company
Commission declines review and lets the judge's decision stand
This is a short Commission order in a case involving Marathon Battery Company. After an Administrative Law Judge ruled on the case, a Commissioner brought it up for review on the Commission's own motion (a sua sponte order for review). Neither side filed objections or asked the Commission to change…
W. S. Cifers Construction Company, Inc.
Commission declines review and lets the judge's decision stand
This is a short Commission order in a case involving W. S. Cifers Construction Company, Inc., a construction employer. After an Administrative Law Judge ruled on the case, a Commissioner brought it up for review on the Commission's own motion (a sua sponte order for review). Neither side filed…
What these documents are
- Commission decisions: Rulings by the Occupational Safety and Health Review Commission itself, the highest level of agency review. These are citable as Commission precedent, though a decision may have been appealed to a U.S. Court of Appeals after issuance.
- ALJ decisions: Rulings by OSHRC Administrative Law Judges after a hearing. When no Commissioner directs review, an ALJ decision becomes a final order under 29 U.S.C. § 661(j): it binds the parties in that case but is not binding precedent in other cases.
- Why finality matters: Every page here says which kind of decision you are reading, so you know whether it is precedent you can cite or a final order that only shows how one judge ruled on one set of facts.
- Where they come from: Every page links the official OSHRC public release, and the full text on the page is that release. The plain-English summaries are written by Ezel.