Windy Ridge Fire Skidgine Rollover 2015

In Division F a skidgine was working on a sideslope dozer line to assist with mop-up operations. Just preceding the rollover, the skidgine pulled forward to where the outside front wheel came to rest on a large boulder. The ground supporting the boulder was loose and—with the weight of the equipment—gave way, causing the skidgine to shift sharply downward and roll. The skidgine rolled multiple times, impacting several juniper trees and stopping approximately 150-200 feet from the fireline. The operator was wearing a seat belt and remained in the cab during the rollover.

Heavy Equipment, Medevac, Mop Up, RLS, Heavy Equipment