1910.267

Production and installation of sod are agricultural operations.

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October 19, 1973

William A. Harding, Esq.
Nelson, Harding, Marchetti,
Leonard & TateV P.O. Box 82028
Lincoln, Nebraska 68501

Dear Mr. Harding:

This letter is in response to your inquiry of August 7, 1973, in which you requested our opinion as to whether the production of sod, and the installation of sod as a minor incident to the production of sod, are agricultural operations within the meaning of 29 CFR 1910.267.

The "Power Shift" Model Caterpillar Track Tractors Operating on Inclines in Excess of 30 Degrees Above the Horizontal Plane may Become Hazardous.

OSHA requirements are set by statute, standards and regulations. Our interpretation letters explain these requirements and how they apply to particular circumstances, but they cannot create additional employer obligations. This letter constitutes OSHA's interpretation of the requirements discussed. Note that our enforcement guidance may be affected by changes to OSHA rules. Also, from time to time we update our guidance in response to new information. To keep apprised of such developments, you can consult OSHA's website at https://www.osha.gov.

February 26, 1982

Caterpillar track tractors.

OSHA requirements are set by statute, standards and regulations. Our interpretation letters explain these requirements and how they apply to particular circumstances, but they cannot create additional employer obligations. This letter constitutes OSHA's interpretation of the requirements discussed. Note that our enforcement guidance may be affected by changes to OSHA rules. Also, from time to time we update our guidance in response to new information. To keep apprised of such developments, you can consult OSHA's website at https://www.osha.gov.

October 15, 1981

Mr. J. E. Carr
Senior Staff Engineer
Caterpillar Company
100 North East Adams
Peoria, Illinois 61629

Dear Mr. Carr:

This is in response to a telephone conversation between you and a member of my staff Mr. Simms on October 2, 1981, concerning caterpillar track tractors.

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