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Wire rope clips used with wedge sockets

Summary A regional administrator asked whether a piggy-back wire rope clip could secure a wedge socket connection. OSHA said the clip could be used if installed according to the manufacturer's instructions, citing an attached policy letter that was not reproduced on the posted page.
Document
Federal guidance
Agency
Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA)
Document number
1994-08-08-1
Date issued
August 8, 1994
Status
Active
Status last verified October 9, 2026
Topics
Workplace Safety OSHA 1926 Rigging Wire Rope
Source
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August 8, 1994

MEMORANDUM FOR: LINDA R. ANKU

REGIONAL ADMINISTRATOR

THROUGH: JOHN B. MILES, JR. DIRECTOR DIRECTORATE OF COMPLIANCE PROGRAMS

FROM: ROY F. GURNHAM, DIRECTOR OFFICE OF CONSTRUCTION AND MARITIME COMPLIANCE ASSISTANCE

SUBJECT: Wedge Sockets Wire Rope Clips (Piggy-Back Clip)

This is in response to your July 11 memorandum concerning the Piggy-Back wire rope clip. OSHA's policy addressing the use of wire rope clips in conjunction with wedge sockets is outlined in the attached letter to Mr. D. Micheal Barr dated July 27. In accordance with this policy, the Piggy-Back clip can be used with wedge sockets if installed according to the manufacturer's instructions.

If we can be of any further assistance, please contact me (ext. 150) or Mr. Dale Cavanaugh at (202) 219-8136.

Attachment

[Earlier regional memorandum reproduced on OSHA page; omitted here. The referenced July 27 policy letter is not reproduced on the posted page.]

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