Federal Agency Decisions
Workplace-safety cases from the Occupational Safety and Health Review Commission (OSHRC), mine-safety cases from the Federal Mine Safety and Health Review Commission (FMSHRC), and environmental appeals from the EPA's Environmental Appeals Board, each with a plain-English summary, the standards it cites, and whether it counts as precedent. More agencies are coming.
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New York Roofing Co.
Commission declines review of a deficient petition and affirms the judge
New York Roofing Company was cited for violating 29 C.F.R. § 1926.28(a), the construction standard on personal protective equipment, and an Administrative Law Judge affirmed the citation. The company filed a petition for discretionary review, and a Commissioner directed the case for review. The…
Louisiana-Pacific Corp.
Commission reverses a promptness dismissal and remands a workplace-noise citation
OSHA cited Louisiana-Pacific Corporation's Moyie Springs, Idaho facility under the occupational-noise standard after a December 1973 inspection. The judge vacated the citation without reaching the merits because it was issued on January 7, 1974 and, in his view, lacked reasonable promptness. The…
Diamond Roofing Company, Inc.
Commission vacates a flat-roof perimeter-guarding citation
Diamond Roofing Company was cited for failing to install perimeter guarding on a flat roof under 29 C.F.R. § 1926.500(d)(1). An administrative law judge affirmed that citation item. The Commission applied its divided decision in Central City Roofing Co., which held that the cited standard did not…
Congoleum Industries, Inc.
Commission affirms after the Secretary withdraws review
The Commission granted the Secretary of Labor's petition to review an administrative law judge's decision involving Congoleum Industries, Inc. The United Steelworkers local representing affected employees initially joined the Secretary's request. The Secretary later withdrew the petition, the…
Keesling Construction, Inc.
Commission declines review and affirms the judge's decision
The Keesling Construction, Inc. case reached the Commission through a former Commissioner's order directing review. Neither party challenged the administrative law judge's disposition. The Commission therefore declined to review the case and stated that the judge's decision would have the…
Atlanta Gas Light Company; Allen C. Loyd, Inc.
Commission declines review and affirms the judge's decision
The consolidated Atlanta Gas Light Company and Allen C. Loyd, Inc. cases reached the Commission through a former Commissioner's order directing review. Neither party challenged the administrative law judge's disposition. The Commission therefore declined to review the cases and stated that the…
Ocean Electric Corporation
Commission declines review and affirms the judge's decision
The Ocean Electric Corporation case reached the Commission through a former Commissioner's order directing review. Neither party challenged the administrative law judge's disposition. The Commission therefore declined to review the case and stated that the judge's decision would have the…
Phillips Roofing Co.
Commission declines review and affirms the judge's decision
The Phillips Roofing Co. case reached the Commission through a former Commissioner's order directing review. Neither party challenged the administrative law judge's disposition. The Commission therefore declined to review the case and stated that the judge's decision would have the significance of…
Cagle's, Inc.
Commission declines review and affirms the judge's decision
The Cagle's, Inc. case reached the Commission through a former Commissioner's order directing review. Neither party challenged the administrative law judge's disposition. The Commission therefore declined to review the case and stated that the judge's decision would have the significance of an…
S. J. Groves & Sons Company
Commission declines review and affirms the judge's decision
The S. J. Groves & Sons Company case reached the Commission through a former Commissioner's order directing review. Neither party challenged the administrative law judge's disposition. The Commission therefore declined to review the case and stated that the judge's decision would have the…
Boring and Tunneling Co. of America, Inc.
Commission declines review and affirms the judge's decision
The Boring and Tunneling Co. of America, Inc. case reached the Commission through a former Commissioner's order directing review. Neither party challenged the administrative law judge's disposition. The Commission therefore declined to review the case and stated that the judge's decision would have…
E. E. Stuessy Company, Inc.
Commission declines review and affirms the judge's decision
The E. E. Stuessy Company, Inc. case reached the Commission through a former Commissioner's order directing review. Neither party challenged the administrative law judge's disposition. The Commission therefore declined to review the case and stated that the judge's decision would have the…
Independent Road Boring and Tunneling, Inc.
Commission declines review and affirms the judge's decision
The Independent Road Boring and Tunneling, Inc. case reached the Commission through a former Commissioner's order directing review. Neither party challenged the administrative law judge's disposition. The Commission therefore declined to review the case and stated that the judge's decision would…
Crescent Erection Company
Commission affirms a $300 violation for unsafe high-rise material handling
Crescent Erection Company employees were moving a roughly 500-pound load onto the unguarded 51st floor of the Sears Tower construction project. Workers stood between the load and the floor perimeter, pushed against force directed toward the outside of the building, and were not tied off. The…
Young Sales Corporation
Commission affirms general duty violation for fragile roofing sheets
Young Sales Corporation was installing corrugated asbestos cement roof sheets when an employee fell through the brittle material more than 70 feet and died. OSHA cited the company under the OSH Act's general duty clause for failing to protect employees from the recognized hazard of the…
Parker Well Service, Inc.
Commission declines review and lets the judge's decision stand
This is a short Commission order in a case involving Parker Well Service, 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…
Ferreri & Austin Sheet Metal Co., Inc.
Commission declines review and lets the judge's decision stand
This is a short Commission order in a case involving Ferreri & Austin Sheet Metal Co., 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…
Star Hill Company
Commission declines review and lets the judge's decision stand
This is a short Commission order in a case involving Star Hill 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 the…
Decorated Metal Products Company, Inc.
Commission declines review and lets the judge's decision stand
This is a short Commission order in a case involving Decorated Metal Products 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…
Eddy Contracting Co., Inc.
Commission declines review and lets the judge's decision stand
This is a short Commission order in a case involving Eddy Contracting Co., 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…
Paradise Products Corp.
Commission declines review and lets the judge's decision stand
This is a short Commission order in a case involving Paradise Products Corp. 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…
James E. Meyer, d/b/a Duke City Steel Erectors
Commission declines review and lets the judge's decision stand
This is a short Commission order in a case involving steel erector James E. Meyer, doing business as Duke City Steel Erectors. 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…
James E. Meyer, d/b/a Duke City Steel Erectors
Commission declines review and lets the judge's decision stand
This is a short Commission order in a case involving steel erector James E. Meyer, doing business as Duke City Steel Erectors. 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…
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…
Sterling & Sterling Advertising Co.
Commission declines review and lets the judge's decision stand
This is a short Commission order in a case involving Sterling & Sterling Advertising 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…
R. B. Little, Inc.
Commission declines review and lets the judge's decision stand
This is a short Commission order in a case involving R. B. Little, 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…
Seattle Stevedore Company
Commission finds no compelling reason to review the judge's decision
The Seattle Stevedore Company case reached the Commission through an order directing review. Neither party objected to the administrative law judge's decision or otherwise expressed dissatisfaction with it. The Commission found that the review order identified no compelling public-interest issue…
Cargill, Inc.
Commission declines review and lets the judge's decision stand
This is a short Commission order in a case involving Cargill, 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 raised a…
Norfolk & Western Railway Company
Commission finds no compelling reason to review the judge's decision
The Norfolk & Western Railway Company case reached the Commission through an order directing review. Neither party objected to the administrative law judge's decision or otherwise expressed dissatisfaction with it. The Commission found that the review order identified no compelling public-interest…
Newburgh & South Shore Railway Co.
Commission declines review and lets the judge's decision stand
This is a short Commission order in a case involving Newburgh & South Shore Railway 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…
Williams Enterprises of Georgia, Inc.
Commission declines review and lets the judge's decision stand
This is a short Commission order in a case involving Williams Enterprises of Georgia, 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…
Jacksonville Shipyards, Inc.
Commission declines review and lets the judge's decision stand
This is a short Commission order in a case involving Jacksonville Shipyards, 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…
H. B. Zachry Company
Commission declines review and lets the judge's decision stand
This is a short Commission order in a case involving H. B. Zachry 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…
Leon Boulton & Sons, Inc.
Commission declines review and lets the judge's decision stand
This is a short Commission order in a case involving Leon Boulton and Sons, 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…
Fairmount Foundry, Inc.
Commission declines review and lets the judge's decision stand
This is a short Commission order in a case involving Fairmount Foundry, 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…
The Geneva Rubber Company
Commission declines review and lets the judge's decision stand
This is a short Commission order in a case involving The Geneva Rubber 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…
Commercial Plumbing & Air Conditioning
Commission declines review and lets the judge's decision stand
This is a short Commission order in a case involving Commercial Plumbing and Air Conditioning. 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…
Asher Painting Company
Commission finds no compelling reason to review the judge's decision
The Asher Painting Company case reached the Commission through an order directing review. Neither party objected to the administrative law judge's decision or otherwise expressed dissatisfaction with it. The Commission found that the review order identified no compelling public-interest issue, so…
American Crane Company
Commission finds no compelling reason to review the judge's decision
The American Crane Company case reached the Commission through an order directing review. Neither the employer, the Secretary, nor the employee representative objected to the administrative law judge's decision or otherwise expressed dissatisfaction with it. The Commission found that the review…
Martel Construction, Inc.
Commission declines review and lets the judge's decision stand
This is a short Commission order in a case involving Martel Construction, 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…
Norfolk & Western Railway Company
Commission finds no compelling reason to review the judge's decision
The Norfolk & Western Railway Company case reached the Commission through an order directing review. Neither party objected to the administrative law judge's decision or otherwise expressed dissatisfaction with it. The Commission found that the review order identified no compelling public-interest…
Simpson Metal Industries, Inc., NAB-Tern Constructors, A Joint Venture
Commission declines review and lets the judge's decision stand
This is a short Commission order in consolidated cases involving Simpson Metal Industries, Inc. and NAB-Tern Constructors, a joint venture. 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…
Bill Turpin Painting Co., Inc
Commission affirms safety-belt violation on suspended scaffold
Bill Turpin Painting Co. was repainting a building when two employees worked from a suspended scaffold 28 feet above the ground without wearing the safety belts the company had supplied. OSHA cited the company under 29 C.F.R. § 1926.28(a), and the company argued that the employees' conduct was an…
Harmon Construction Company
Commission declines review and lets the judge's decision stand
This is a short Commission order in consolidated cases involving Harmon Construction Company. 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 Commission to change…
MEMCO Grocery Store #278
Commission declines review and lets the judge's decision stand
This is a short Commission order in a case involving MEMCO Grocery Store #278. 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…
Beach Boulevard Shell
Commission declines review and lets the judge's decision stand
This is a short Commission order in a case involving Beach Boulevard Shell. 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…
Kelley's North Bowl, Inc.
Commission declines review and lets the judge's decision stand
This is a short Commission order in a case involving Kelley's North Bowl, 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…
Aluminum Company of America
Commission declines review and lets the judge's decision stand
This is a short Commission order in a case involving Aluminum Company of America. 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…
West Point Pepperell, Inc.
Commission declines review and lets the judge's decision stand
This is a short Commission order in a case involving West Point-Pepperell, 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…
Jensen Construction Company of Oklahoma, Inc.
Commission declines review and lets the judge's decision stand
This is a short Commission order in three consolidated cases involving Jensen Construction Company of Oklahoma, 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…
Eagle Cornice Co., Inc.
Commission declines review and lets the judge's decision stand
This is a short Commission order in a case involving Eagle Cornice Co., Inc. After an Administrative Law Judge ruled on the case, former Commissioner Moran directed it for review. The employer filed a petition and brief urging the Commission to affirm the judge's decision, and asked the Commission…
Joe J. Eversole, d/b/a Eversole Co.
Commission declines review and lets the judge's decision stand
This is a short Commission order in a case involving Joe J. Eversole, doing business as Eversole 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…
Perini Corporation
Commission declines review and lets the judge's decision stand
This is a short Commission order in a case involving Perini Corporation. After an Administrative Law Judge ruled on the case, former Commissioner Moran brought it up for review on the Commission's own motion (a sua sponte order for review). Neither party took issue with how the judge disposed of…
Watts Construction Company
Commission declines review and lets the judge's decision stand
This is a short Commission order in a case involving Watts Construction 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…
Spencer, White, & Prentis, Inc.
Commission declines review and lets the judge's decision stand
This is a short Commission order in a case involving Spencer, White, & Prentis, 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…
Howard M. Clauson, d/b/a Howard Clauson Plastering Co.
Commission declines review and lets the judge's decision stand
This is a short Commission order in a case involving Howard M. Clauson, doing business as Howard Clauson Plastering 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 review). Neither side filed…
P. & G. Erectors, Inc.
Commission declines review and lets the judge's decision stand
This is a short Commission order in a case involving P. & G. Erectors, 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…
Southwestern Bell Telephone Company
Commission declines review and lets the judge's decision stand
This is a short Commission order in a case involving Southwestern Bell Telephone 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…
V.J. Paolino Construction Co., Inc.
Commission declines review and lets the judge's decision stand
This is a short Commission order in a case involving V.J. Paolino Construction Co., 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…
Kentucky Fried Chicken, Inc.
Commission declines review and lets the judge's decision stand
This is a short Commission order in a case involving Kentucky Fried Chicken, 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…
What these documents are
- The agencies: Workplace-safety cases from the Occupational Safety and Health Review Commission (OSHRC), mine-safety cases from the Federal Mine Safety and Health Review Commission (FMSHRC), and environmental permit and penalty appeals from the EPA's Environmental Appeals Board (EAB). Each decision page names its agency.
- Commission and Board decisions: Rulings by the agency's highest review level (the Commission at OSHRC and FMSHRC, the Environmental Appeals Board at EPA). These are citable as precedent, though a decision may have been appealed to a U.S. Court of Appeals after issuance.
- ALJ decisions: Rulings by the agency's Administrative Law Judges after a hearing. When no Commissioner directs review, an ALJ decision becomes a final order that binds the parties in that case but is not binding precedent: under 29 U.S.C. § 661(j) at OSHRC, and after the 40-day window of 30 U.S.C. § 823(d)(1) at FMSHRC.
- 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 public release from the deciding agency, and the full text on the page is that release. The plain-English summaries are written by Ezel.