Deformation - Put That Sorting Hook Out Of Service!
Bill Teichgraber
To Him, all the Prophets bear witness, that through His Name, YAHUAH Mashiyha, everyone who believes in Him will receive forgiveness of sins.” MA’ASHIYM (sn-Acts)10:43 Truth Scriptures (TST)
ASME B30.10-2014 Chapter 10-2 Hooks
Miscellaneous
10-2.10 INSPECTION, REMOVAL AND REPAIR
10-2.10.5 Removal Criteria states:
"Hooks shall be removed from service if damage such as the following is visible and shall only be returned to service when approved by a qualified person"...
"(c) Excessive pitting or corrosion,"...
"(f) Deformation - any visible apparent bend or twist from the plane of the unbent hook,"...
"(g) Throat opening - any distortion causing an increase in throat opening of 5% not to exceed 1/4in. (6mm) (or as recommended by the manufacturer,"...
What Are You Looking At?
This sorting hook is a very useful tool when it is in its original state as the manufacturer intends it to be. At first glance you see that the end user used this sorting hook for tip loading, rather than having the load fully engaged in the throat or bowl of the hook. Secondly, the working load limit was disregarded resulting in severe deformation. Thirdly, this sorting hook is showing the signs of excessive pitting and corrosion. Ironically, this sorting hook was part of the rigging on a crane that tipped over due to the operator neglecting to use his outrigger pads.
When anyone compromises the odds in likelihood of a catastrophic event occuring are amplified. Safety is always about practicing a series of good decisions, adhering to the codes of OH & S and the operating standards of ASME. Put that deformed sorting hook out of service, don't compromise and stay safe.
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Former tradesman….Retired
7yI'm going to be facetious here, but I've seen it done. "weld a nut by the eye, thread tie-wire thru the nut around the open end a couple of times to avoid choker from jumping off hook, make the lift.....git at er" ....long time ago, but it happened. That same push told me to run for the tie wire....You can tell a german a lot of things but you cannot tell a german with a few tire tracks (Michelin by the way)(that will get the keyboards warmed up) to commit a blatant act of stupidity. Wasn't in the fab/weld industry as a tradesman at that time yet, but was building up to it
To Him, all the Prophets bear witness, that through His Name, YAHUAH Mashiyha, everyone who believes in Him will receive forgiveness of sins.” MA’ASHIYM (sn-Acts)10:43 Truth Scriptures (TST)
7yThank you mark green for your comments regarding the topic.
Quality Specialist at Summit Materials/RK Hall Construction
7yDuring my job with Hirschfeld crane hooks chain hooks chains etc. were a daily inspection before each shift. Also i had charts showing measurements etc. also a sign sheet for who was first to use. we held weekly toolbox meetings with employee envolment. Monthly training etc. Videos and pictures are powerful training for safety.
Lorenzo Industrial Liasoning services
7yDear sir we want distributorship for supplying in E.Co rly .