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The ones with the big cable seem sturdy, but probably rip off whatever it's attached to.
 
87manche said:
rubber conveyoer belting is pretty stout stuff with a bunch of reinforcement.

I'd stand on a step held up with that shit no worries.
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Yup. Made a bunch of em.

Just can't think of ever seeing a step on an excavator
 
[486] said:
guessing you can't do those cable steps that doink outta the way
they're probably too flexible for msha
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No they are perfectly fine (kind of suck to use though).

I'm guessing the operator also didn't document it on a pre task inspection, if they did that usually gets you out of annoying citations like that if it was either that day or you can show it's planned to be fixed ASAP.
 
speed bump said:
No they are perfectly fine (kind of suck to use though).

I'm guessing the operator also didn't document it on a pre task inspection, if they did that usually gets you out of annoying citations like that if it was either that day or you can show it's planned to be fixed ASAP.
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It was on the daily workplace exam for the last 2 weeks :homer:. It’s been hanging out by the wash ponds so it got forgot about:homer:
 
Levigarrett76 said:
Do msha people take bait like osha?


Osha hits the job break out the fucked up extension cords quick to keep them busy while cleaning up real violations.
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lol that would work if it was a busy site. Yesterday it was me in the haul truck one guy feeding and one guy taking away from the plant. Msha came with 2 guys:eek:. They like to sneak in to surprise you.
 
speed bump said:
That unfortunately is an easy one for them cite that occasionally will get you an S&S if the inspector is having a bad day.
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I wish they would take the steps off the outside and put them on the inside of the tracks. The 349 has big tow loops on the inside of the track frame and they make a perfect step. There is no way to rip them off.
 
baldduck1974 said:
We have been nailed many times over, non original type/ modified or bent steps on equipment.
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This is the problem how do I get oem steps for a machine that’s 30years old. Also like I said they have been hit so many times all the threaded holes are destroyed on the track frame itself. It would be a day or two project to cut off the mounts make new ones to make it oem again. If I had a full time mechanic This wouldn’t be a big deal but when I need to do it myself or take a guy off a crusher to do it then it becomes a huge burden.

I’m only a 7 guy operation including me. The stupid thing is I have 5 msha numbers :homer:.

What pissed me off was the inspector was challenging me over if this machine had a rubber step or not. He used the same machine back 15 -20 years ago and it didn’t have a rubber step. I told him he is wrong and here is the parts breakdown from cat. He just pissed me off yesterday.
 
Inspector told a forman that euclid R40 first step had wire enbedded in the rubber from the factory:lmao:
It didnt, said we couldnt replace it with regular ol belt rubber. Company fought it and won that one
 
Been a crazy few weeks getting my stuff done before the freeze comes. Got another week or so of washing to do before I feel comfortable with my piles.

I need to go and visit the concrete guys this week. I seen they moved a portable washpant in on the other side of town to wash some stone in another guys pit. They custom crush materials for him so they are more than likely trading crushing for material.

Need to ask them what their plans are for next year. If they plan on getting stone out of that pit I think I’m gonna cut them off from my sand. Don’t make much money from the sand anyways and why use it up on them.

If they do pull out I’m gonna have to go and find some work to replace them. Been really contemplating saying fuckit and going all in and getting my own batch plant. I’m getting sick of being at the whims of other companies.

Our area should be able to support another plant as the concrete guys are still screaming they cannot get mud when they want it. Talked to my wife to see if she would be comfortable quitting her job and being the dispatcher/bookkeeper for the business. She is kinda on board but is nervous about putting all of our eggs in one basket.

I think I can sell some properties, rental houses ect to be able to fund this 100% so I wouldn’t have a note to pay on. Won’t be brand new stuff but good used. Got some guys who would teach me the ropes of running a batch plant.

Just nervous about being able to find 4-5 mixer truck drivers. Should be an interesting winter……

concrete one of the lowest margin products in the country:homer:.
 
Would on site mixing be feasible for your area? It has taken off here in central Va for all the happy home owners that only need a minimum of 3 yards but don't need a full 10 yard mixer.
 
1oddtech said:
Would on site mixing be feasible for your area? It has taken off here in central Va for all the happy home owners that only need a minimum of 3 yards but don't need a full 10 yard mixer.
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There was a guy in town who had a few of those trucks. He ended up putting up a batch plant and then downsizing/retiring. The concrete guys around here are spoiled with all the front discharge trucks.
 
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