I'm not an operating engineer, but not exactly a typical layman either. I have been involved with issues relating to mammoth machine designs for more than 30 years, some stationary, some mobile (as well as more reasonable sized equipment, too.) That is why I was so fascinated by the investigation of the "Big Blue" collapse. Truth be told, I was reading everything the papers had even before the accident, as the crane was being trucked in and erected. Before the accident, some had said the crane was "overkill" for the moderate lifts that would be needed at Miller Park. They are amazing pieces equipment.Originally Posted by smuggler
As a young man, I operated all sorts of machinery.
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