Overturning of Equipment
Overturning of equipment can occur when the load on the equipment is more than the capacity of the equipment.
A truck driver died after the off-highway truck he was operating rolled 49 feet over an embankment and came to rest on its top in 4 feet of water.
Overturning also occurs when one side of the equipment is on unstable or loose ground or on a depressed area.
Driving at Excessive Speeds
Heavy equipment is not designed for excessive speeds. However, if they are not loaded, the operators may have a tendency to drive at higher than normal speeds causing hazards to on-foot workers and others on site.
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