
A Deliberate Safety Operation : Scaling a Mountainside
In the video, an excavator is seen on a mountain top, prying large rocks loose and letting them roll down the slope. This is a standard and necessary engineering process called mechanical scaling or rock removal.
The primary goal is safety. These were likely unstable, cracked boulders posing a serious risk of falling naturally onto roads or worksites below. The controlled removal eliminates this hazard.
Using an excavator is a safe and efficient method. The operator works from a secure position to manage the rock's fall. Letting the rocks roll down is the most practical solution, as hauling them from a steep mountainside is often impossible and too costly.
This is not a reckless act. Strict safety protocols are followed: the area below is completely cleared of people and equipment, spotters monitor the descent, and the operator carefully controls the direction of the fall. The process is a deliberate and controlled way to make a dangerous slope safe.