Posted by Dr. Walt on June 03, 2014 at 10:55:31 from (12.2.223.79):
In Reply to: Re: Ooooo, I hate that! posted by Richard from SE AZ on June 03, 2014 at 00:01:29:
Richard:
I also worked underground; in a Borate Mine in Death Valley, CA . One of my first jobs as an underground mechanic was to replace the main hydraulic return line on the UNDERSIDE of a DOSCO Continuous Miner (Roadheader). The Dosco was in 4 feet of soupy mud and now had 300 gallons of scalding hot Hydraulic Oil added to the mess. As I was the only one skinny enough to fit into the crawl space under the machine, I got elected to make the repair. I grabbed a few tools and had to dive into the hot soup and swim under the machine to a small air pocket, to where I could remove and replace the ruptured 3 inch diameter return line.
Doc Union Certified Top Millwright / Mine Maintenance Mechanic
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