Evaluation of hair pen point of operation guards

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March 5, 1980

Mr. Stephen J. Dickmann
General Counsel
Nelson Industries, Inc.
P.O. Box 428
Stoughton, Wisconsin 53589

Dear Mr. Dickmann:

Assistant Eula Bingham has asked me to respond to your letter dated February 8, 1980, requesting a permanent variance from Section 1910.217(c)(1)(i) Mechanical Power Presses - Point of Operation Guarding, of the Occupational Safety and Health Standards.