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Occupational Safety and Health (OSH) Review Commission
Case Status
Decided
Docket Number
13-0224
Case Updates
Occupational Safety & Health Review Commission reverses ALJ decision, holding the government to its significant burden of proof when alleging “general duty clause” violations
February 28, 2019
Click here to view the opinion.
U.S. Chamber submits amicus brief urging OSHRC to apply disciplined approach to determining whether the Secretary of Labor has established a violation of the “General Duty Clause” in cases with alleged hazards involving multiple factors
May 14, 2018
Click here to view the brief filed jointly by the U.S. Chamber, Utility Line Clearance Coalition, Tree Care Industry Association, and United States Postal Service.
Arthur G. Sapper, Melissa A. Bailey, and Lucas J. Asper of Ogletree Deakins served as co-counsel for the amici.
Case Documents
- Decision and Order -- Secretary of Labor v. A.H. Sturgill Roofing, Inc. (OSHRC).pdf
- U.S. Chamber, et. al Amicus Brief -- Secretary of Labor v. A.H. Sturgill Roofing, Inc. (OSHRC).pdf
- Opinion -- Secretary of Labor v. A.H. Sturgill Roofing, Inc. (OSHRC).pdf