The jaw is fully closed, notice the operating arm is higher than it would be if a haul rope was in the jaw, all spring tension is released. The tool and hydraulic ram have been removed.
Image META information
Image Description
OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA
Camera Make
OLYMPUS CORPORATION
Camera Model
X100,D540Z,C310Z
Orientation
The 0th row is at the visual top of the image, and the 0th column is the visual left-hand side