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Man killed operating skid steer near river

Man dies operating skid steer
Man dies operating skid steer

Sadly, these incidents happen more often when operating solo.  With our prayers to the family, we share this story as a reminder of the precautions we must always take as operators.

From the Durango Herald:

Durango man was killed Monday when his skid steer slid into the Animas River, trapping him inside.

The machine toppled into the river on its roof. Workers broke out a window with a hammer but were unable to free the man. The machine’s cab was flooded, said Karola Hanks, Durango Fire Protection District fire marshal.

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