WInter Wonderland

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1930's Dump Truck with Plow

Thursday, March 31, 2011

Dump Body Prop Safey



Per Paul McGeorge at the Boyne Falls Truck & Trailer Specialities store, Ogema County Road Commission received a “recommendation from MIOSHA” to use dump props, like shown on webpage, after Wexford County crushed the props supplied by truck body company while trying to support a dump truck with fully loaded slip-in hopper.  The body props that are installed on trucks during set-up are  rated for an empty dump body only.   Truck and Trailer Specialties now have the distributorship for the dump-lock product in the state of Michigan.  These body props are priced reasonably, especially when you consider what they will prevent.  I have never personally witnessed anyone crushed under a dump body and don't particularly care too.  Have had the "byjesus" scared out of me while adjusting dump body stop cables and did see a mechanic get his finger severed by a falling roll over protection cab on a dozer.  Tragic accidents can and do occur.  Call Paul or Lucky at the Boyne Falls store for pricing:  (888)-603-5506.


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