A recent case in the 5th Circuit U. S. Court of Appeals revealed that appellate courts are interested in granting intervention to associations in OSHA cases and learning about industry practice and the impact of new interpretations upon safety practices. The case is Trinity Marine Nashville Inc. v. OSHRC and Secy. of Labor (No. 00-60673, decided December 5, 2001).Ehlke Law offices was retained by the Shipbuilders Council of America to seek a friend-of-the-court appearance before the 5th Circuit to try to persuade that appellate court to reverse OSHA citations that had been upheld against Trinity. These outlawed the use of electric tape over worn or frayed electrical power cables and extension cords.
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