Contractor shovel accident at Tunnel 7

Name/Title

Contractor shovel accident at Tunnel 7

Entry/Object ID

PSDA1462

Description

12-5-32 "Contractor's 3/4 yard shovel was working in east end of center cut on an incline of approximately 15%. Drive shaft broke and operator lost control of shovel, allowing it to run down incline and tip over into canyon. Photograph shows remains at repose in the bottom. Shovel was later dismantled and parts recovered, as some did not appear to be damaged beyond repair."

Cataloged By

Drenkow, Jason

Acquisition

Accession

2020.009

Source or Donor

Kornweibel, Ted

Acquisition Method

Purchase