Emergency Egress Systems for MINING LOADERS

In the case of a potential emergency evacuation from a Mining Loader, it would most likely be due to a fire breaking out in the engine compartment / bay located to the centre and rear of the operator's cabin. To complete the evacuation of the Mining Loader, WITHOUT a vertical escape chute, would mean the operator would have to cross over the 'on-fire' engine compartment / bay to gain access to the ladder / stairway.

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A vertical escape chute fitted to the side of the loader, adjacent to the operator's cabin door, would have the operator safely on the ground in under 10 to 12 seconds.

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The below images show the Model No. 101 chute container with a different support base frame to accommodate the loader configuration.