Whether the motor on a portable concrete mixer has to be covered; 1926.300(b)(1).

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May 17, 2006

Mr. James Dean
7215 Mitchell Drive
Terrell, TX 75160

Re: Whether the motor on a portable concrete mixer has to be covered; §1926.300(b)(1)

Dear Mr. Dean:

This is in response to your letter dated July 29,2005, to the Occupational Safety and Health Administration in which you ask for guidance regarding the use of portable concrete mixers in construction applications. We apologize for the long delay in responding.