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April 3, 1991
MEMORANDUM FOR: R. DAVIS LAYNE
REGIONAL ADMINISTRATOR
FROM: PATRICIA K. CLARK, DIRECTOR
DIRECTORATE OF COMPLIANCE PROGRAMS
SUBJECT: Favorable Review Commission Decision, Secretary of
Labor v. Walker Towing Corporation Paducah River, Docket No. 87-1359
The Review Commission reversed Judge Salyer's decision and affirmed a serious violation of 1915.73(d) with a penalty of $480.00.
A copy of the decision is attached for your information and reference, if further litigation results from this decision.