OAR 437-007-0615: Pressed Eyes and End Fittings

(1) Pressed eyes must not be used for skyline eyes that will be crossed with loaded carriages. (2) Quick nubbins must not be used as guyline and skyline end fittings. (3) For rigging made up after December 1, 2003, standard sized ferrules must be used when nubbins are poured on wire rope that exceeds the rated breaking strength of 1 1/8-inch diameter extra improved plow steel. (4) Poured nubbin ferrules must be stamped with the date they were poured. (5) The recommendations of the manufacturer must be followed in attaching sockets and similar end fastenings.