What can I add w/out detracting from this discussion?

Excellent work Isaiah and Hansix... Isaiah for pointing out this great and important dynamic and subject and Hansix for appreciating its value.

I will go even further than Isaiah and express also, that safety of workers is paramount; but add that an often overlooked, yet telling detail is to have an implemented and functioning "top-notch" maintenance program. With mining/excavation work, expensive equipment (conveyors, earth moving equip.,rigs, etc) need methodical/periodical maintenance or costly down-time and costly losses on trade-ins and selling of outdated/unused equipment will "get you from behind"; thereby affecting profits and asset value greatly. Maintenance is a detail that if only done as a last resort will keep a company/person poor and struggling, but if done well, will lend greatly towards a successful company/person.

If I were a bank officer and my actuator/appraiser were going on-site to evaluate a company, i'd say first, dear actuator/appraiser, check out the maintenance bldgs, and the on-site quality of lubrications and oils, then report back to us before you are wined-and-dined.

Oh, please do not come to my house for an inspection of my maintenance program... at least not for a few weeks... you might find me a bit hypocritical.

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