Worker killed when excavator tips in Florida

Nov. 13, 2023

Excavator fell off a debris pile.

An excavator tipped off a pile of debris and landed on a nearby truck, killing a construction worker in Delray, Florida. The worker had been operating a grapple loading debris into a parked dump truck, according to news reports.

The Case excavator was removing the debris from a demolished house when it tipped over as it appeared to be backing off the pile. A home surveillance camera recorded the accident, which was partially broadcast by WPTV to just before the worker was hit.. According to WPTV, the worker was inside the truck when the accident happened.

About the Author

Rod Sutton

Sutton has served as the editorial lead of Construction Equipment magazine and ConstructionEquipment.com since 2001.

Our mission is to help managers of heavy equipment and trucks to improve their performance in acquiring and managing their fleets. One way we do that is with our Executive Institute, where experts share information and ideas that will enable equipment managers to accurately manage equipment costs so that they can deliver the optimum financial benefits to their organizations.

We also have a laser focus on product development, performance, and technology; as well as equipment acquisition, disposal, and maintenance. Our exclusive Field Tests take earthmoving equipment and truck into the field for professional evaluations.

Check out our free newsletters to see the latest content.

You can find Sutton on LinkedIn.