Requirements when working with or around belt driven machines and motors.
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February 26, 1976
Mr. William S. McLaughlin Sr.
Route #2, Newport Road
Lititz, Pennsylvania 17543
Dear Mr. McLaughlin:
This is in response to your letter of February 2, 1976, concerning requirements when working with or around belt driven machines and motors.