Standards for a "cable grab" device that will not allow the free end of the wire rope to exit the hoist.
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May 8, 1989
Mr. Louis Horvath, President
American Climber & Machine Corp.
Post Office Box 471
Lisbon, Ohio 44432
Dear Mr. Horvath:
This is in response to your letter of March 10, 1989, addressed to Mr. Barry White, Director, Directorate of Safety Standards, concerning a "cable grab" device that will not allow the free end of the wire rope to exit the hoist.