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The Safe Mine Sling Holder is an innovative solution designed by Murray Parker to prevent damage and improve safety during recovering bogged machinery incidents. This metal sling holder attaches easily to the tyne of a bulldozer, providing secure support for towing slings. It is cost-effective, easy to use, and can be applied across various mining and construction equipment. The product promotes both worker safety and cost efficiency.
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The problem Recovering bogged machinery Expensive Hazardous Towing slings for heavy vehicles can cost between $8,000 – $12,000 – therefore need to avoid damage to sling Downer EDI Mining employee and creator of the Safe Mine Sling Holder, Murray Parker, was injured in a towing incident
The solution Metal sling holder designed to be placed on the tyne of a bulldozer Sling-support section Attachment section Fits into the tyne of the bulldozer and has opposed wings for abutment either side of tyne
Using the Safe Mine Sling Holder Rest the sling Position
Benefits Benefits Inexpensive Improved Safety Easy and cost-effective to manufacture – estimated cost is $100 Once the sling holder and sling have been positioned there is no need for anyone to hold the sling in place
Transferability Designed for standard, commonly used mining equipment Can be applied throughout the mining and construction industries, both nationally and worldwide = Cost-effective
Innovation Original idea of Murray Parker, born from being involved in an incident he believed was preventable Patent application pending for the Safe Mine Sling Holder