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hoisting machine

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hoisting machine [′hȯist·iŋ mə‚shēn]
(mechanical engineering)
A mechanism for raising and lowering material with intermittent motion while holding the material freely suspended.

hoisting machine
A power-operated machine, used for lifting or lowering a load, that utilizes a drum and wire rope (excluding elevators); includes but is not limited to a cableway, crane, or derrick.


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DOI's investigation found, among other things, that DELAYO took money for signing-off on mobile crane inspections he did not perform, providing in advance the questions and answers for one or more "Class C" Hoisting Machine Operator exams to a crane company, and signing-off on at least one practical exam for a crane operator who did not take the exam.
 
 
 
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