Section R. 408.15745 - Wire ropeRule 5745.
(1) Wire rope used on a gin pole truck shall be replaced if the monthly inspection shows any of the following conditions:(a) In any length of 8 diameters, the total number of visible broken wires exceeds 10% of the total number of wires.(b) The wire rope has been kinked, crushed, or birdcaged or has sustained other damage which distorts the rope structure.(c) The outside of the wire rope shows heat or corrosive damage.(2) There shall be not less than 2 complete wraps on the hoist drum when any load being hoisted is at its lowest point.Mich. Admin. Code R. 408.15745