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East Troublesome Fire Excavator Tip Over 2021

  • Location:

    Colorado
  • Date:

    06/15/2021
  • Incident Type:

    Heavy Equipment
  • Description:

    On June 15, a John Deere 160G Excavator tipped over onto its side while navigating a steep section of dozer line on the East Troublesome Fire, Kremmlig Field Office, BLM, Colorado. The operator was unharmed and was able to safely exit the excavator after the tip-over. Damage to the excavator was minor and the equipment was fully operational once recovered from the site.

    Heavy Equipment, RLS