SDSTA is a quasi-governmental agency established by the State of South Dakota to operate and manage the Sanford Underground Research Facility (SURF) at the former Homestake Gold Mine in Lead, SD. This facility has been rehabilitated and developed to support a variety of scientific experiments, including physics, biology, geology, and others.
The Operations group at SURF requires specific equipment to effectively carry out daily facility operations. One such essential piece of equipment is a Stand-Up style forklift capable of fitting through an eight (8)-foot door.