Labeling and MSDSs for a stump router cutter head which has carbide tips on the cutter teeth.
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October 26, 1987
Mr. Keith Doty
President
Hodges Manufacturing Company, Inc.
Route 4, Box 328B
Mountain Home, Arkansas 72653
Dear Mr. Doty:
This is an update to our response of October 1 to your inquiry concerning your labeling and material safety data sheet responsibilities under the expanded Hazard Communication Standard.
As you explained, your company manufactures stump removal equipment. Each stump router cutter head has carbide tips on the cutter teeth. Your customers sharpen the cutter teeth by grinding the carbide tips.