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?