“\ufeff\t\tCleveland Wrecking Co.\t\t\t\t p.hiddenParagraph { visibility:hidden } p { widows:0; orphans:0; line-height:1; widows:0; orphans:0; margin-top:0; margin-bottom:0; font-size:12pt; font-family:Times New Roman; color:WindowText; } p { font-family:Times New Roman; font-size:11pt; line-height:1; widows:0; orphans:0; font-size:12pt; font-family:Times New Roman; } p.style_Normal { line-height:1; widows:0; orphans:0; font-size:12pt; font-family:Times New Roman; } .style_Normal span { font-family:Times New Roman; } span.style_DefaultParagraphFont { } table.style_TableNormal { } table.style_TableGrid { } p.style_FootnoteText { font-size:10pt; } .style_FootnoteText span { } span.style_FootnoteTextChar { font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman; } .style_FootnoteTextChar span { font-family:Times New Roman; } span.style_FootnoteReference { position:relative;font-size:0.58em; bottom: 1ex;} .style_FootnoteReference span { position:relative;font-size:0.58em; bottom: 1ex;} p.style_Header { line-height:1; } span.style_HeaderChar { font-size:12pt; font-family:Times New Roman; } .style_HeaderChar span { font-family:Times New Roman; } p.style_Footer { line-height:1; } span.style_FooterChar { font-size:12pt; font-family:Times New Roman; } .style_FooterChar span { font-family:Times New Roman; } span.X3AS7TOCHyperlink { color:#000000; text-decoration:none; } p.X3AS7TABSTYLE { } span.BulletSymbol { font-family:’Symbol’; } body { margin-left:96px;margin-top:96px;margin-bottom:96px;margin-right:96px;} div.basic { width:16.51cm;height:22.86cm;} p.hiddenParagraph { font-size:2pt; visibility:hidden; } \t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tvar useragent = navigator.userAgent;\t\t\t\t\t\t\tvar navigatorname;\t\t\t\t\t\t\tif (useragent.indexOf(‘MSIE’)!= -1)\t\t\t\t\t\t\t{\t\t\t\t\t\t\tnavigatorname=\”MSIE\”;\t\t\t\t\t\t\t}\t\t\t\t\t\t\telse if (useragent.indexOf(‘Gecko’)!= -1)\t\t\t\t\t\t\t{\t\t\t\t\t\t\tif (useragent.indexOf(‘Chrome’)!= -1)\t\t\t\t\t\t\tnavigatorname=\”Google Chrome\”;\t\t\t\t\t\t\telse\t\t\t\t\t\t\tnavigatorname=\”Mozilla\”;\t\t\t\t\t\t\t}\t\t\t\t\t\t\telse if (useragent.indexOf(‘Mozilla’)!= -1)\t\t\t\t\t\t\t{\t\t\t\t\t\t\tnavigatorname=\”old Netscape or Mozilla\”;\t\t\t\t\t\t\t}\t\t\t\t\t\t\telse if (useragent.indexOf(‘Opera’)!= -1)\t\t\t\t\t\t\t{\t\t\t\t\t\t\tnavigatorname=\”Opera\”;\t\t\t\t\t\t\t}\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tfunction symbol(code1,code2)\t\t\t\t\t\t\t{\t\t\t\t\t\t\tif (navigatorname == ‘MSIE’)\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tdocument.write(code1);\t\t\t\t\t\t\telse\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tdocument.write(code2);\t\t\t\t\t\t\t}\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tUNITED STATES\t\t\t\t\t\tOF\t\t\t\t\t\tAMERICA\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tOCCUPATIONAL SAFETY AND HEALTH REVIEW COMMISSION\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\u00a0\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tSECRETARY OF LABOR,\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\u00a0\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t Complainant,\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\u00a0\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t v.\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tOSHRC DOCKET NO. 1359\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tCLEVELAND WRECKING COMPANY,\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\u00a0\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\u00a0\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t Respondent.\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\u00a0\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\u00a0\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tORDER OF REMAND\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tJuly 10, 1974\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tBefore MORAN, Chairman; VAN NAMEE and CLEARY, Commissioners\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tVAN NAMEE, COMMISSIONER:\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\u00a0\u00a0This matter is before the Commission on my order and Chairman Moran\u2019s order directing review of a decision made by Judge David H. Harris.\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\u00a0\u00a0Following an inspection of Respondent\u2019s workplace wherein it was engaged in the demolition of a building Complainant issued a citation whereby he alleged that Respondent committed nine non-serious violations of occupational safety standards. Respondent timely contested two items of the citation.\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\u00a0\u00a0Thereafter Complainant filed a complaint and Respondent duly answered. Respondent admitted that it had not demolished the building by horizontal leveling methods as 29 C.F.R. 1926.850(j) purports to require.1\t\t\t\t\t\tHowever, as an affirmative matter Respondent stated that the demolition method required by the standard was inferior to that actually used on the site, and that the method required by the standard presents substantially greater hazards to employees than the method used by Respondent.\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\u00a0\u00a0Respondent also admitted that contrary to the requirements of 29 C.F.R.\t\t\t\t\t\t1926.601(b)(10)2\t\t\t\t\t\tits truck having a trailer dump body was not provided with a positive means of support permanently attached and capable of being locked into position to prevent accidental lowering of the body while maintenance or inspection work is being performed. As to this allegation Respondent stated affirmatively its belief that no such device was available for use with trailer dump bodies.\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\u00a0\u00a0Complainant then moved for summary judgment. He stated that there was no dispute as to the material facts, that Respondent admitted the violations, and that Respondent\u2019s defenses were insufficient as a matter of law. Judge Harris determined that the defenses were frivolous, and he granted the motion. For the reasons given hereinafter we reverse and remand.\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\u00a0\u00a0It is apparent that Respondent admits non-compliance with the horizontal leveling standard. But as we said in a case decided after Judge Harris rendered his decision herein the said standard is not exclusive in view of the provisions of the mechanical demolition standards.3\t\t\t\t\t\tHarvey Wrecking Company, OSHRC Docket No. 680, BNA 1 O.S.H.R. 1404, CCH Employ. S. & H. Guide para. 16,937 (Rev.\t\t\t\t\t\tCom\u2019n., 1973). Respondent has affirmatively pleaded inapplicability of the horizontal leveling standard, and should be permitted to present its defense.\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\u00a0\u00a0Turning now to the other allegation herein Respondent has said that the means for abatement is unavailable. Perforce it has said that the abatement period prescribed by the citation is unreasonable. Accordingly, there is a genuine issue of material fact as to a matter in contest.\t\t\t\t\t\tCf. Eastern Knitting Mills, Docket No. 2019, BNA 1 O.S.H.R. 1677 (Rev.\t\t\t\t\t\tCom\u2019n., April 23, 1974). Therefore, summary judgment is not appropriate.\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\u00a0\u00a0In view of the foregoing, the decision below is reversed, and the matter is remanded for a hearing on the merits.\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\u00a0\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\u00a0\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tUNITED STATES\t\t\t\t\t\tOF\t\t\t\t\t\tAMERICA\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tOCCUPATIONAL SAFETY AND HEALTH REVIEW COMMISSION\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\u00a0\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tSECRETARY OF LABOR,\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\u00a0\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t Complainant,\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\u00a0\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t v.\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tOSHRC DOCKET NO. 1359\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tCLEVELAND WRECKING COMPANY,\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\u00a0\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\u00a0\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t Respondent.\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\u00a0\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\u00a0\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tHARRIS, JUDGE:\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\u00a0\u00a0Ruling of motions; defenses interposed by Respondent\u2019s answer are frivolous and are ordered struck and the citation in all respects and the penalties proposed thereon are affirmed.\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\” \t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\u00a0\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\u00a0\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t1 \t\t\t\t\tThe standard provides in relevant part:\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t1926.850(j) . . . demolition of exterior walls and floor construction shall begin at the top of the structure and proceed downward. Each story of exterior wall and floor construction shall be removed and dropped into the storage space before commencing the removal of exterior walls and floors in the story next below.\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t2 \t\t\t\t\tThe standard provides as follows:\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t1926.601(b)(10) Trucks with dump bodies shall be equipped with positive means of support, permanently attached, and capable of being locked in position to prevent accidental lowering of the body while maintenance or inspection work is being done.\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\u00a0\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t3 \t\t\t\t\t29 C.F.R. 1926.859.\t\t\t”