Like to know the story on this one...

[GreensvilleJay]

yeesh I read it, and again...
sounds like they're clearing the trees out ,to put a big sewage line in...like 100' to the river ??
No one has a clue HOW to get the million dollars worth of machines out...hint: it ain't easy and WILL cost BIG..
Up here, you would need a zillion $$$$ permits to just begin that project ad that's after a 'archelogical survey' is completed.....and approval from 5-8 'boards'....
Please keep the info coming ! Going to be interesting to hear how they get out !!

 

[Daren Todd]

Small update for anyone interested:

Allegheny County Conservation District to inspect Cheswick site where 2 excavators are buried under water, mud

The Allegheny County Conservation District investigated the Cheswick site Tuesday where two excavators are submerged up to their cabs in mud and water along the Allegheny River. Spokesperson Lauren Fraley said the Department of Environmental Protection found a contractor for the Allegheny Valley...

triblive.com

If they intend to dig them out, they will need to install a well point system, or Kelly wells around the equipment to suck out the ground water to dry it up.

If not they will just make soup.

Either that or walk in a crane on the pads.

Either way, it is gonna be $$$$$$ to get those babies out of there.

Hope they got good insurance.

 

[D2Cat]

Sounds like a failure to communicate big time! And Greenland Construction IS in deep water!

 

[Henro]

A large barge crane was the answer…

2 excavators stuck in muck pulled from Cheswick construction site

It’s not every day you witness an excavator — let alone two — being suspended in the air. The rare sight was why about a dozen Cheswick residents gathered Thursday afternoon to watch the excavators being lifted out of a quagmire at a Cheswick construction site. The recovery of the

triblive.com

 

[GreensvilleJay]

funny, I was thinking last week... wonder if they got them out yet....
That's one HUGE 'barge crane'!!!!
I expect the excavators are now 'parts machines'.....??

 

[Dieseldonato]

funny, I was thinking last week... wonder if they got them out yet....
That's one HUGE 'barge crane'!!!!
I expect the excavators are now 'parts machines'.....??

Don't hold your breath. Seen some a few machines swamped pretty bad that they got going again. One down south. Guy was digging out a pond and got off the mats. Sank in till just level with the operators feet. Got another guy in with a big Volvo hoe to dig out the first hoe. Two step decks worth of mats, and a couple hours later they had the hoe dug out. Basically they hosed it off and checked over it and fired it off. Drove it out with the help of the Volvo. Only stuck for 2 days not 2 months. The stuck hoe was a rental. It did end up back in service. Happens more often then people think, just normally they don't get the publicity this story got.

 

[GreensvilleJay]

up to the 'floor' isn't a problem, but at least one of these was TOTALLY submerged ! 2nd pix shows guy ON THE ROOF of the cab or engine compartment(well pretty sure...)
For sure ALL wiring , computers, electronics,gauges, etc will need to be 100% totally replaced. I suspect engines will be tore down as well as hydraulics (water gets in via the vents....)

 

[motionclone]

Don't hold your breath. Seen some a few machines swamped pretty bad that they got going again. One down south. Guy was digging out a pond and got off the mats. Sank in till just level with the operators feet. Got another guy in with a big Volvo hoe to dig out the first hoe. Two step decks worth of mats, and a couple hours later they had the hoe dug out. Basically they hosed it off and checked over it and fired it off. Drove it out with the help of the Volvo. Only stuck for 2 days not 2 months. The stuck hoe was a rental. It did end up back in service. Happens more often then people think, just normally they don't get the publicity this story got.

sounds like youre talking about letsdig. hes a pro for sure

 

[Dieseldonato]

sounds like youre talking about letsdig. hes a pro for sure

I'd love to meet him, kinda inspiring to watch him work.