Where was the excavator that was dropped on the boom?
Where was the excavator that was dropped on the boom? A mini excavator was dropped down a shaft landing on an occupied boom lift in London, UK earlier this week. The incident occurred on the Tideway site in Greenwich – one of 24 sites in the city along a new 25km sewer tunnel and pumping station - on Wednesday evening. What makes an excavator drop to the ground? Check list: Tracks, track links, sprocket wear, turntable movement very important; hours, hydraulics and leaks, Operate drop the boom or dipper to the ground then watch as it pressures down to the...