Category: Crane Accidents
OSHA Blames Construction Company for Police Officer Death
A Franklin, Massachusetts, construction accident offers good lessons for people in the construction field nationwide. According to news reports, a construction company working on a road site is being cited for their role in the...
Crane Operator and Contractor Cited for January Crane Collapse
The construction crane that collapsed on January 9, injuring seven construction workers, was trying to lift too much. It’s this, and the lack of action by supervisors on the job, that has left the crane...
How Dangerous Is Your Job in Your City?
The construction industry can be dangerous. From roofing to machinery—construction workers face serious risks each day. But, not all cities rank the same in terms of construction safety. According to a new infographic by Graphic...
New York Officials Speak Out After Queens Crane Accident
“Cranes and other construction work must be operated with safety as the predominant guide, not speed. Any future development should be done in a way as to maximize concern for people’s safety,” said NY State...
Crane Collapses at Queens Construction Site
Several construction workers were injured recently when a crane collapsed in Long Island City According to the NY Daily News, the crane came tumbling down at a luxury development at 46th Ave and Center Blvd....
Seven Injured in Crane Collapse in Long Island City, Queens
By: Robert P. Valletti, Esq. On Wednesday afternoon, a 380 foot mobile crane collapsed onto a Queens construction site along 46th avenue and Center Boulevard. The crane is owned by “New York Crane”, a company...
OSHA Asks for Safety Regulation Input
The Occupational Safety and Health Administration is looking for input from employers and construction workers. They are set to streamline their construction standards and have issued a request for workers and employers alike to submit...
Crane Accident Crushes NYC Construction Worker
A 38-year-old construction worker was killed in the Bronx last week. According to the Associated Press, Michael Tristan Mananghaya was working just outside of Bronx-Lebanon hospital when the accident occurred. According to witnesses, he “didn’t...
Crane Fire in Australia Has Ties to NY Crane Company
When crane accidents happen, the potential for injuries or even death is huge. These tall, heavy, and hulking machines present unique dangers to those who operate them and to those who merely work in their presence
Another NYC Crane Collapse
The second crane accident in one month happened recently in Hell’s Kitchen. While no one was injured, the potential for injury was great and the accident offered another look at the importance of crane safety.
