Covering for Grounded Contact Conductors on Overhead Traveling Crane Systems (Patrick E. Wall/DEP/GIE/Harvey/26611)

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June 29, 2015

Mr. Patrick E. Wall, Engineering Supervisor
Gorbel, Inc.
600 Fishers Run
PO Box 593
Fishers, NY 14453-0593

Dear Mr. Wall:

Thank you for your March 25, 2015 correspondence to the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), Directorate of Enforcement Programs. You requested information on OSHA requirements for grounded contact conductors on overhead traveling crane systems. Your question, and our reply, follow.