Tom Karsky Backhoes and loaders are useful tools on farms and ranches.
Accidents involving backhoes and loaders occur and are often tragic.
Common accidents with these machines are overturns, falls, runovers and contact with other people and other objects. Because of the size of these machines and added features, increased diligence is needed to prevent accidents. Causes of Injuries with Backhoes and Loaders Overturns caused by turning uphill on a steep slope. Turning too fast on a downhill slope may also cause an overturn. Loaders may overturn if the bucket is raised too high when loaded especially on uneven ground and in turns.