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OOSC, Part II, Item 2. Cargo Securement, d. Aggregate WLL

Entry DateSeptember 30, 2022
Issue Number22-037-VEH
NameStephen Purdy
AgencyCanadian Nuclear Laboratories
Address1 Plant RoadChalk River, Ontario, K0J1J0CanadaMap It (opens in a new tab)
Phone16135843311
Email[email protected]
CommitteeVehicle Committee
StatusClosed
Summary of Issue

Looking for an interpretation – this package was shipped to us in the shown configuration. The turnbuckles are holding the flask/package in the shipping skid and the skid itself is secured to the trailer. The Crosby branded turnbuckles don’t have a WLL stamped on them because they are typically found in industrial rigging rather than roadside, but have “generic” WLL’s assigned to them based on their size (which is stamped)

Justification or Need

Interpretation of tie-down assembly definition -- would the turnbuckles be considered the tiedown by a roadside inspector or is it viewed as a mechanical assembly that is part of the load?

Request for Action

Review of the package configuration as shown and provide guidance on the applicability of NSC 10/US federal regulations.