In a tight spot: A backhoe’s swing radius is a dangerous spot to be in

Equipment World Staff (EQW)

Apr 14, 2014

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The accident: A contractor was operating a backhoe close to a concrete wall. Another worker approached the backhoe on the operator’s blind side and walked between the wall and the swinging structure of the backhoe….

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