Hoisting Employees in boatswain’s chair to perform boat-building and boat-repair work
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March 12, 2013
Susan Swanton
Executive Director
Maine Marine Trades Association
P.O. Box 3551
Portland, ME 04104
Dear Ms. Swanton: