are lever binders illegal?
#1
09-29-2007, 05:39 AM
are lever binders illegal?
I went into a local store today to buy some lever chain binders, and the guy said that they don't sell them anymore because they are not DOT approved. I was OTR in 2005 with a flatbed company, and all we used were lever binders. Was this guy telling me the truth?
#2
09-29-2007, 07:38 AM
Re: are lever binders illegal?
Originally Posted by eplurubus
I went into a local store today to buy some lever chain binders, and the guy said that they don't sell them anymore because they are not DOT approved. I was OTR in 2005 with a flatbed company, and all we used were lever binders. Was this guy telling me the truth?
from website http://www.fws.gov/policy/243fw5.html G.When tie-down chains are used, ratchet load binders are the only approved style of load binders.We do not permit lever type load binders due to their inherent safety hazards.
#3
09-29-2007, 07:46 AM
The answer is yes, several local equipment rental companies got citations for having them in use here. I have always been uneasy using the lever binders after having one pop loose. I have never had a ratchet binder back off until I was ready to back it off.
#5
09-29-2007, 08:50 AM
Wasn't it a binder that broke on Ice Road Truckers and hit TJ in the gut? Or am I thinking of something else?
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09-29-2007, 09:54 AM
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Originally Posted by PackRatTDI
Wasn't it a binder that broke on Ice Road Truckers and hit TJ in the gut? Or am I thinking of something else?
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#7
09-29-2007, 09:59 AM
This only applies to US Fish and Wildlife employees. I cannot find any regulation that applies to Motor Carriers that prohibit the use of snap/lever binders. I am most interested because TMC issues snap binders and I make extensive use of them. They are dangerous when improperly used. I personally have never had a problem with them.
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#8
09-29-2007, 10:33 AM
Yall talking about the "boomers" that have the handle you push in to tighten? If you let go, it can pop ya in the mouth? :P
Those are not legal anymore? Didnt know that.
#9
09-29-2007, 10:58 AM
I had a bad experience with one not long ago that left me on my back after basically flying backwards off a load of plate steel and landing on my head and shoulder onto hard asphalt. Never would've happened with ratchet binders. I hate the d&mned things.
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