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EXAMPLE 
The Ingström Escape Shute in Action |
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The installation of "The Ingström Escape Chute"®
in 1998 onto a 540 tone Hydraulic Shovel proved its self in October 2000 when during the early hours of a morning shift, not long after the shovel had been fuelled and greased. |
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There was a loud explosion, and a fire started which quickly burned the two engine compartments and the operator's cabin.
The operator realizing that the fire blocked his escape via the cabin door, kicked out the side window, and stepped out onto the side platform where the Escape Chute had been fitted. |
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Then by activating the chute container, and entering the chute, the operator was safely on the ground in less than 20
seconds.The operator's comments after travelling through the chute were: - " I could feel the heat of the fire as I travelled through the chute, But felt very
comfortable and safe" |
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It is a credit to the Mine Management, who had the foresight, to have the escape system installed, that the operator was not killed
or badly injured had he jumped the 5 meters from the platform. |
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