mobile crane accidents
pics from various parts of the world
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pics from various parts of the world
The crane was not properly positioned/rigged for movement. (Pushed/rushed) and the ground level was well outside the safe driving limits. Cutting corners is par for the course at CNRL where no dollar is spent where it might be shaved. Regardless of the minute details this is the kind of incident that is always preventable, and almost always the result of client (CNRL) interference leading to contractor supervision making mistakes. If an O.E. or other experienced crane operator would please email me, I’d like to ask some questions and clarify details for an update to this post in the future!
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Dangers from giant cranes
- Accidents caused by cranes have been reported recently. Below are photos capturing cranes carrying concrete blocks of tons in weight hanging over crowded flows of traffic in Hanoi. A crane at Thai Ha-Chua Boc intersection.
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BC-Washington Digest,Advisory GIANT PURPLE OCTOPUS — Judge rules against Walla Walla octopus mural. — FOREST CANOPY CRANE — SW Washington forest research crane shutting down. — HUNTING ACCIDENT — Milton-Freewater man wounded in hunting accident. — VANCOUVER FATAL FIRE — Man |
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LAX terminal expansion takes shape A crane hoists the heavy girders and gingerly sets each one into place, in what will eventually become the terminal's rooftop. The unique design, drawn up by Denver-based Fentress Architects, makes it difficult for workers to gain their footing, |
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Photos of the Week for April 29, 2011 Laura J. Gardner/The Journal Gazette John Greene, of Johnson Brothers Signs, directs a crane operator after securing a grand piano on top of the roof of Fred Myers Pianos Organs Clocks off of Coldwater Road Wednesday afternoon which will be donated to |
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Karl Lawrence's goal: best grapes, best wine, best price The Karl Lawrence wines, made by partner and vintner Michael Trujillo from grapes bought from Beckstoffer's To Kolan and Dr. Crane Vineyards, as well as the Gary Morisoli and Lamb vineyards, are the Friday and Saturday night wines, Henry said. |





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