Favorable Decision in Fluor Constructors, Inc. v. OSHRC, No. 87- 4029 that a six-foot lanyard is not a lifeline.

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November 22, 1988

MEMORANDUM FOR
THE SOLICITOR
FROM:

CYNTHIA L. ATTWOOD
Associate Solicitor for Occupational
Safety and Health Division

SUBJECT:

Favorable Decision in Fluor Constructors, Inc.
v. OSHRC, No. 87-4029 (6th Cir., Nov. 16, 1988)