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APPENDIX D MAJOR DAMAGE CRITERIA FOR CONTAINERS As provided in paragraph 13 of the Master Agreement, the following is a definition of the criteria adopted by the ILA/Carrier Master Contract Committee for a container with major damage. Nothing herein contained shall be deemed to limit the work jurisdiction of the ILA in accordance with the Containerization Agreement. The definition of a container having major damage shall be any container or container component which causes the loss of structural integrity to a point in which it creates an unsafe condition. Major damage to the following critical component connections shall constitute loss of structural integrity and shall be considered an unsafe condition: 1) Bottom rail to corner post severed 2) Top rail to corner post severed 3) Top corner fitting to corner post severed 4) Bottom corner fitting to corner post severed The above discernible major damage is supplemented by the following, any of which is considered major damage. Connection Description Top rail to corner post Bent, torn or cut so as not to fit into a container cell or so it cannot be lifted by a container spreader. Bottom rail to corner post Torn or cut or bent out of alignment to the extent that it cannot fit into a container cell. 45 Connection Description Top corner fitting Cracked weld, cracked fitting or bent to not fit into a container cell. Bottom corner fitting Cracked weld, cracked fitting or bent to not fit into a container cell. Side post to top rail 3 or more adjacent posts cut or missing (aluminum) from bottom rail, provided that posts are clear cut. Side post to bottom rail 3 or more adjacent posts cut or missing (aluminum) from bottom rail, provided that posts are clear cut. Sidewall to bottom rail Horizontal cut more than 22" at one (steel) point or more than 15" at end frames. Sidewall to top rail (steel) Horizontal cut more than 22" at one point or more than 15" at end frames. Sidewall to corner post Cut more than 10" at any point, and out of alignment so as not to fit in a container cell. Cross member to tee clip 4 or more adjacent severed at any point. Tee clip to bottom rail 4 or more adjacent severed at any point. Front wall to end frames Cut more than 25" at any point. Door lock rods Bent rods only if door cannot close and stay closed properly. Door hinges to end frames Bent, loose, out of square, severely cracked or damaged preventing the door from closing properly. Roof top to top rail Cut or severed more than 48". 46 Connection Description Roof to headers Cut more than 12". Roof bow to top rail 4 or more adjacent bows disconnected. Corner posts Dent at corner radius more than 2" deep by more than 10" long. Top rails Any vertical tears or cuts that are greater than 30% of the rails section. Bottom rails Any vertical tears or dents that are greater than 30% of the rails section. Major structural damage Container out of cube so as not to fit in slot or cannot be lifted by a container spreader. J Bars Bent, bow, dent so as to render the door not to be fully opened. Normal wear and tear, holes and dents or compression lines do not cause a loss of structural integrity and, therefore, do not constitute major damage or an unsafe condition. However, the above does not constitute the removal of roadability and FWHA inspections presently performed by ILA maintenance men or otherwise limit the work jurisdiction of the ILA in accordance with the Containerization Agreement of the Master Agreement. MAJOR DAMAGE CRITERIA FOR CHASSIS Component Part Type of Damage Brakes Cracked or damaged air tanks and missing components including air lines and chambers, lining worn to 1/4" at centers and relay valves which are inoperative. 47 Component Part Type of Damage Broken wheel studs More than one stud broken or missing. Oil seals Leaking and hub oil caps. Seven way Plug Receptacle missing, broken or inoperative. Landing legs Gear box and/or legs bent or bowed to the point of being inoperative. Suspension Cracked or components missing or damaged beyond useful function. Axels Loose radius rods and/or out of alignment as to cause unsafe tracking. Twist locks Bent so as to be inoperative or missing handles. Front lock pins Bent so as to be inoperative or missing pins or locking tab hold handle. Bolsters/Goosenecks Bent to the point of not accepting a container and allowing the container to be locked down. Frame Bent or cracked welds at critical points such as gooseneck to frame rails, frame to bolsters, cross members, frame to leg mounting boxes, and frame to suspension points so as not to allow the container to be locked down. ICC Bumper Missing, if required by original equipment manufacturer, or so severely damaged or bent so as not to function as a bumper. To comply with Federal regulations. 48 Component Part Type of Damage Wheel hubs Loose, or missing so as to make chassis inoperative. 5th Wheel Cracked at gooseneck. Note: this type of damage can only be ascertained during a PM. All deadline chassis must have deadlining reason clearly stated on the TIR and the unit tagged before the carrier will accept it as a deadline. When a refrigerated container cannot operate to carry refrigerated cargo due to a mechanical failure, the ILA shall retain its jurisdiction to repair such failures. However, it is understood that the Carriers retain their right to reposition refrigerated containers to accommodate cargo. 49 |