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COMM

Aero Engineering, Inc.

Commission declines review and lets the judge's decision stand

This is a short Commission order in a case involving Aero Engineering, 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…

June 2, 1977
Citations affirmed
COMM

Vecco Concrete Construction, Inc.

Commission declines review and lets the judge's decision stand

This is a short Commission order in a case involving Vecco Concrete Construction, 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…

June 2, 1977
Citations affirmed
COMM

Boyd G. Heminger, Inc.

Commission declines review and lets the judge's decision stand

This is a short Commission order in a case involving Boyd G. Heminger, 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…

June 2, 1977
Citations affirmed
COMM

Lockwood Brothers, Inc.

Commission declines review and lets the judge's decision stand

This is a short Commission order in a case involving Lockwood Brothers, 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…

June 2, 1977
Citations affirmed
COMM

D & J Steel, Inc.

Commission declines review and lets the judge's decision stand

This is a short Commission order in a case involving D & J Steel, Inc. 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 the…

June 2, 1977
Citations affirmed
COMM

Handy Button Machine Company of N.Y., Inc.

Commission declines review and lets the judge's decision stand

This is a short Commission order in a case involving Handy Button Machine Company of N.Y., 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…

June 2, 1977
Citations affirmed
COMM

Western Bowl, Inc.

Commission declines review and lets the judge's decision stand

This is a short Commission order in a case involving Western 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 the…

June 2, 1977
Citations affirmed
COMM

Manpower Temporary Services, Inc.

Commission declines review and affirms the judge's decision

This is a short Commission order in a case involving Manpower Temporary Services, 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…

June 2, 1977
Citations affirmed
COMM

Skyline Tower Manufacturing Co.

Commission declines review and lets the judge's decision stand

This is a short Commission order in consolidated cases involving Skyline Tower Manufacturing Co. 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…

June 2, 1977
Citations affirmed
COMM

Iowa Beef Processors, Inc.

Commission declines review and lets the judge's decision stand

This is a short Commission order in a case involving Iowa Beef Processors, 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…

June 2, 1977
Citations affirmed
COMM

Peck & Hiller Company

Commission declines review and lets the judge's decision stand

This is a short Commission order in a case involving Peck & Hiller 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…

June 2, 1977
Citations affirmed
COMM

Trend Construction Corp.

Commission declines review and lets the judge's decision stand

This is a short Commission order in a case involving Trend Construction 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…

June 2, 1977
Citations affirmed
COMM

Hester Construction Co.

Commission declines review and lets the judge's decision stand

This is a short Commission order in a case involving Hester Construction 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…

June 2, 1977
Citations affirmed
COMM

West Lanes, inc.

Commission declines review and lets the judge's decision stand

This is a short Commission order in a case involving West Lanes, 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…

June 2, 1977
Citations affirmed
COMM

D. L. Hodges & Jimmy C. Robertson, d/b/a Custom Concrete

Commission declines review and lets the judge's decision stand

This is a short Commission order in a case involving D. L. Hodges and Jimmy C. Robertson, doing business as Custom Concrete. 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…

June 2, 1977
Citations affirmed
COMM

OK Machine & Tool Corporation

Commission declines review and lets the judge's decision stand

This is a short Commission order in a case involving OK Machine & Tool 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…

June 2, 1977
Citations affirmed
COMM

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…

June 2, 1977
Citations affirmed
COMM

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…

June 2, 1977
Citations affirmed
COMM

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…

June 2, 1977
Citations affirmed
COMM

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…

June 2, 1977
Citations affirmed
COMM

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…

June 2, 1977
Citations affirmed
COMM

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…

June 2, 1977
Citations affirmed
COMM

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…

June 2, 1977
Citations affirmed
COMM

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…

June 2, 1977
Citations affirmed
COMM

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…

June 2, 1977
Citations affirmed
COMM

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…

June 2, 1977
Citations affirmed
COMM

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…

June 2, 1977
Citations affirmed
COMM

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…

June 2, 1977
Citations affirmed
COMM

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…

June 2, 1977
Citations affirmed
COMM

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…

June 2, 1977
Citations affirmed
COMM

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…

June 2, 1977
Citations affirmed
COMM

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…

June 2, 1977
Citations affirmed
COMM

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…

June 2, 1977
Citations affirmed
COMM

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…

June 2, 1977
Citations affirmed
COMM

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…

June 2, 1977
Citations affirmed
COMM

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…

June 2, 1977
Citations affirmed
COMM

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…

June 2, 1977
Citations affirmed
COMM

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…

June 2, 1977
Citations affirmed
COMM

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…

June 2, 1977
Citations affirmed
COMM

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…

June 2, 1977
Citations affirmed
COMM

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…

June 2, 1977
Citations affirmed
COMM

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…

June 2, 1977
Citations affirmed
COMM

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…

June 2, 1977
Citations affirmed
COMM

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…

June 2, 1977
Citations affirmed
COMM

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…

June 2, 1977
Citations affirmed
COMM

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…

June 2, 1977
Citations affirmed
COMM

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…

June 2, 1977
Citations affirmed
COMM

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…

June 2, 1977
Citations affirmed
COMM

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…

June 2, 1977
Citations affirmed
COMM

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…

June 2, 1977
Citations affirmed
COMM

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…

June 2, 1977
Citations affirmed
COMM

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…

June 2, 1977
Citations affirmed
COMM

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…

June 2, 1977
Citations affirmed
COMM

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…

June 2, 1977
Citations affirmed
COMM

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…

June 2, 1977
Citations affirmed
COMM

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…

June 2, 1977
Citations affirmed
COMM

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…

June 2, 1977
Citations affirmed
COMM

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…

June 2, 1977
Citations affirmed
COMM

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…

June 2, 1977
Citations affirmed
COMM

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…

June 2, 1977
Citations affirmed

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.