Heavy Equipment Repair Services Miami
Heavy equipment operators work hard, and so does their equipment.
Bulldozers, excavators, trucks,backhoes, forklifts, and other heavy machinery are constantly exposed to rigorous work conditions on a regular basis.
The operators of these vehicles rely on the windshield as protection to keep them safe.
The most common reasons damage occurs to windshields on heavy equipment include:
- Debris
- Sudden temperature changes
- Accidents
- Low quality glass
- Improper installation
OSHA and FMCSA Requirements
According to the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), heavy machinery must have “an intact windshield with working windshield wipers”.
OSHA has strict guidelines for operator safety. And damaged glass poses a serious hazard to the equipment operator and others as well.
The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) has its own guidelines for semi/truck drivers.
They require that a driver’s view of the road can’t be compromised by a damaged windshield.
Damage includes brakes, chips, cracks, windshield obstructions, and discoloration.
Glass that has breaks or cracks lose their integrity, can’t provide ample protection, and don’t meet the OSHA requirements for you to keep your operator safe.
An inspection by the Department of Transportation (DOG) or a stop by law-enforcement with a damaged windshield can incur you penalties and fines.
Warning Signs of Window Issues
Many machine operators and owners think window breaks or cracks are the only signs of window damage.
Although cracks are a common indicator of damage that’s resulted in a loss of window integrity, there are many other warning signs as well.
- Surface chip
- Bull’s-eye
- Star
- Straight line
- Half moon
- Angel wings
- Starburst
- Extended ray on bull’s-eye
Warning signs of window issues include
- Small chips on any part of the glass
- Visible gaps between glass and frame
- Glass vibrates, rattles, or makes cracking sounds
- Water leaks around window seal
- Wind can be felt or heard rushing through
- Glass is distorted, wavy, or blurry
Heavy Equipment We Repair
At Heavy Equipment Repairs Miami, we provide window repairs for all types of equipment including:
- Box Trucks
- Farm Equipment
- Food Trucks
- Heavy Trucks
- Semi Trucks
- Commercial Trucks
- Diesel Trucks
- Boom Trucks
- Asphalt Pavers
- Utility Vehicles
- Backhoes
- Bulldozer
- Excavators
- Forklifts
- Harvesters
- Trenchers
- Skidders
- Tow Trucks
- Caterpillars
- And Many Others
Contact
Contact us immediately for all of your repair needs
Heavy Equipment Repair Services Miami
Phone: (786) 876-7802
Email: info@heavyequipmentrepairmiami.com