Incorrect use of Restraining Equipment
What Happened:
A driver was in the process of sheeting a load. The driver used a load securing strap to secure the sheet to a rope hook. During tensioning the rope hook sheared and the strap hook hit the driver under the chin causing a minor injury.
Findings:
Non-standard method of sheeting restraint applied by the driver.
Sheeting rope hooks are not strength rated or tested.
Load securing straps and ratchets have the capability to overload a sheeting rope hook
Actions:
Communicate to all Drivers to only use the correct load securing Anchor points for load securing ratchet straps
