Tag: demolition work

Construction Equipment

Werk-Brau packages excavator bucket, thumb and coupler for landclearing, demolition tasks

The package pairs Heavy Duty Excavator Buckets with a Progressive Linkage Thumb and a D-Lock Coupler. Details on the Werk-Brau package here on Equipment World.

January 6, 2021

Safety

Excavator falls from bridge onto train tracks during demolition (PHOTOS)

While performing demolition work on a bridge which crosses over a portion of train tracks near Boston, an excavator fell to the tracks below last weekend. According to a report from WCVB TV, the machine was atop the bridge assisting in the demolition of one of its sides when a floor beam shifted. The shift caused the […]

June 4, 2015

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Demolition of Philadelphia building under investigation after collapse atop thrift store kills 6

A four-story building on Philadelphia’s Market Street collapsed atop a Salvation Army thirft store next door Wednesday morning, killing at least 6 people and injuring more than a dozen others. The collapse happened around 10:43 a.m. Wednesday, shaking the ground and creating a noise that one witness who spoke with Philly.com said sounded “like a […]

June 6, 2013

Safety

Machine Matters More

Compact excavators up to demolition work   By Mike Anderson The expanding use of compact excavators in demolition is a main reason why Takeuchi increased the hydraulic flow on a number of machines, including the conventional TB250 and “Full Rotation” TB153FR in the 5-ton range. “When selecting a breaker, it is important to review the […]

January 27, 2012

Safety

Safety Watch

Demo dangers Knowledge is the key to staying safe during demolition Accident: An ironworker for a steel erection company was performing demolition work on a hollow block wall inside a building. An opening had been cut in the wall for a doorway, leaving 16 inches on either side, and leaving the header beam suspended without […]

May 5, 2011