A variance from Machine Guarding, Point of Operation Guarding.

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May 14, 1976

Mr. Thomas Wunderlich
Hot End Superintendent
C-E Glass
P.O. Box 268
Cinnaminson, New Jersey 08077

Dear Mr. Wunderlich:

This is in response to your letter dated April 5, 1976, in which you request a variance form Section 1910.212(a)(3)(iii) Machine Guarding, Point of Operation Guarding, of the Occupational Safety and Health Standards.