Opinion ID: 1282598
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Heading: The Work Site.

Text: To monitor the construction work, OPPD stationed Steven Bottum, a licensed professional engineer, at the construction site for daily contact with work on the Energy Plaza project. Bottum reported to OPPD concerning the status of construction work in progress and any problems that had arisen in the project. Bottum even exerted some supervisory control over the construction involved in the OPPD project. For instance, Bottum required alternative courses in construction, indicated a procedure for dynamiting in the demolition of part of OPPD's old structure which was replaced by the new construction, resolved submittal deficiencies, i.e., welding procedures, and directed removal of certain structural supports and additional steps for reinforcement of steel work in OPPD's new building. Marc Nichols, OPPD's project manager, was involved in coordinating and supervising Hawkins' work during all phases of the construction, including safety during the construction. Nichols' role regarding hazards that might be a violation of safety regulations is illustrated by one of his letters to Hawkins in which he wrote to call attention to OSHA [Occupational Safety and Health Act] requirements for toe boards and handrail protection. Please investigate and respond.