Mining Dragline Collapse

Haag Engineers were asked to determine the cause of failure that led to overturning of a dragline and partial collapse into the mining pit.

Haag Consultants were asked to evaluate the sequence of events and conditions that led to overturning of a dragline used to remove stone blasted from the face of the mine pit.  Analysis included consideration of site conditions, the effects of previous blasting, excavation procedures, and the involved equipment.

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