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• Standard Number: 1975.3

May 18, 1993

Mr. Henry J. Garbar
R. R. 1, Box #13
Franklin, Maine 04634

Dear Mr. Garbar:

This is in response to your letter of May 1, to the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), regarding your personal injury claim against North American Van Lines.

Under the Occupational Safety and Health Act, OSHA is responsible for ensuring that employers provide safe and healthful working conditions to their employees. OSHA has no statutory authority, however, over injuries that may occur to members of the public because of employee actions. In addition, the Department of Transportation, not OSHA, regulates most aspects of safety for over-the-road transport.

We regret that because of these limitations, we cannot be of assistance to you in this matter. Your best recourse may be to seek legal counsel regarding your personal injury claim.

Sincerely,

Raymond E. Donnelly, Director
Office of General Industry Compliance Assistance

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