Scale guard requirements for forging hammers.
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February 14, 1975
Mr. D. H. Scott
President
Delaware Alloy Forge Company
2300 East Tioga Street
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania 19134
Dear Mr. Scott:
This is in reference to your application for a variance from Section 1910.218(a)(3)(viii) Forging Machines - Hammers and Presses, of the Occupational Safety and Health Standards.