You have a wire rope sling in a 6 x 19 ; 1/2 inch diameter configuration. You find 3 broken indiviudal wires in one strand and wtihin 4 inches of each other. Reference 1926.251 to decide if this sling is unserviceable.
A. Yes the sling is unserviceable and should be replaced.
B. No. The sling is within normal wear.