Hoists and elevators shall be examined daily and such examinations shall include, but not be limited to, the following:

1. (a) Elevators.

   1. (1) A visual examination of the ropes for wear, broken wires, and corrosion, especially at excessive strain points such as near the attachments and where the rope rests on the sheaves;
   2. (2) An examination of the elevator for loose, missing or defective parts;

2. (b) Hoists and elevators.

   1. (1) An examination of the rope fastenings for defects;
   2. (2) An examination of sheaves for broken flanges, defective bearings, rope alignment, and proper lubrication; and

   3. (3) An examination of the automatic controls and brakes required under § 77.1401.

      (Sec. 101, Federal Mine Safety and Health Act of 1977, Pub. L. 91-173 as amended by Pub. L. 95-164, 91 Stat. 1291 (30 U.S.C. 811)

[48 FR 53241, Nov. 25, 1983]