Request for variance from standard on Cranes and Derricks
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September 20, 1991
Ms. Carliss A. Rust
Executive Secretary
Taylor Bros., Inc.
Post Office Box 5165
Evansville, Indiana 47715
Dear Ms. Rust:
This is in response to your letter dated September 13, concerning your request for a variance from Section 1926.550(a)(9) Cranes and Derricks, of the Occupational Safety and Health Regulations for Construction.