Continuing Education

Digging into Failure: Heavy Machinery Losses

Date/Time

May 14, 2026 - 2:00 – 3:00 PM Central Time

Presenter

Charvak Karpe, M.S.E.E., Electrical Engineer, ILC

A construction site at sunset with multiple pieces of heavy machinery, including excavators, a crane, a dump truck, and compactors. Concrete columns and a partially built structure stand in the background while machinery is parked on dirt in the foreground under a colorful sky.

Course Description

Heavy machinery is the backbone of construction, infrastructure, and industrial operations. Equipment such as excavators, cranes, and bulldozers perform critical work under demanding conditions, making them susceptible to mechanical, hydraulic, and electrical failures. When a loss occurs, the operational and financial impacts can be substantial.

This one-hour course introduces claim professionals to the technical aspects of heavy machinery losses. Participants will explore how these machines function, common causes of failure, and practical approaches for assessing condition, repair potential, and documentation during the claims process.

 

State Approval Status

Pending:

  • Delaware
  • Florida
  • Georgia
  • Iowa
  • Indiana
  • North Carolina
  • New Hampshire
  • Minnesota
  • Mississippi
  • Oklahoma
  • Texas
  • Wyoming

What You Will Learn:

  • Understand the function and operation of heavy machinery used in construction and industrial applications.
  • Identify common equipment types and their key components.
  • Recognize typical causes and modes of mechanical, hydraulic, and electrical failure.
  • Distinguish between sudden breakdowns and gradual wear or deterioration.
  • Apply inspection findings and maintenance records in technical claim analysis.
    Recognize technical factors that may support subrogation or recovery.

Don't Miss Our Next Webinar