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I keep seeing guys skip the final walk-around on a 320 excavator before shutting down
On my current site in Tacoma, three operators this month just hopped out after the last bucket. I mean, you miss checking the track tension and a loose pin can cost a whole shift. How do you make sure your shutdown routine is solid?
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webb.derek6mo ago
Man, that drives me nuts. I knew a guy who blew a hydraulic line because he missed a worn hose on his walk-around. Shut the whole pad down for half a day. I make it a point to touch the tracks, look for leaks, and check the bucket teeth every single time. It's five minutes now or five hours later, you know?
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andrew6466mo ago
Ugh, the "one more load" curse.
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wesley786mo ago
Honestly, that "last bucket" mindset is everywhere. Tbh people just want to be done and skip the final step that prevents bigger problems later.
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