Fuel Tank Falls On Worker
A large diesel fuel tank fell on a worker who was helping move it into place. The tank measured six feet in diameter by nearly 20 feet in length. It weighed 3,000 pounds when empty
Laborer Electrocuted by 7,200-Volt Overhead Power Line
One laborer was electrocuted and two others were injured when a boom crane with an attached auger accidentally came into contact with a 7,200-volt overhead power line running above a materials storage yard.
Recycling Worker Electrocuted
A man working in the recycling business was electrocuted when he was helping move some scrap metal stored beneath a power line.
Falling Crane Shears Off Light Standard GalleryFalling Crane Shears Off Light Standard
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Falling Crane Shears Off Light Standard
A worker received massive head injuries when a crane lifting a 54,600-pound piece of steel tipped over. The crane was unstable because one outrigger device, which extends from the crane to balance it was inoperable.
Forklift Technician Crushed
A forklift shop technician was crushed when the forks of a lift he was working on fell and landed on his chest.
Construction Safety Training Programs in 6 Steps GalleryConstruction Safety Training Programs in 6 Steps
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Construction Safety Training Programs in 6 Steps
A critical element of every construction company’s environmental health and [...]
Seven Statistics on Crane Incidents
While cranes can handle some pretty spectacular lifting feats, when [...]
Is This a Safe Way to Use a Crane?
This is the kind of safety violation you can't afford if you use cranes at your plant.
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