Crane Operator Crushed
A 55-year-old crane operator was killed when the bridge crane he was operating collapsed and crushed him.
The victim was operating the crane in a large manufacturing facility when the crane collapsed, dropping the cab he was in 60 feet (about 18 meters) to the ground.
- Do you regularly inspect your equipment for damage or wear?
- Have your workers had an assessment of their operating skills?
- Do you ensure that your operators lift only within the capacity of the equipment?