Keep away from shovel machine

Keep away from shovel machine

What kind of accident is about to happen?

The battery of a neglected hydraulic shovel has died, and a small dump truck driver is using battery cables to connect it to the battery of his truck.
The drag shovel operator is trying to start the engine.

Can you predict what's about to happen?

Look what happened!

The drag shovel operator started the engine and accidentally hit the rotate lever, rather than the lever to raise the boom. The shovel turned suddenly, crushing the driver of the small dump truck between his truck and the counterweight of the shovel.

Tips for preventing similar accidents

1. When starting an engine, confirm that safe conditions exist within the operating range.
2. Confirm differences in control patterns for different models of machinery.
3. Do not enter the operating range of a hydraulic shovel.