A shortage of crane operators and mechanics is being eyed as a possible contributing factor in a crane fatality in Bellevue, WA. A 210-foot (64-meter) tall tower crane flipped over and crashed into an apartment building, killing a resident. Amazingly, the crane's operator, who rode the crane down, survived. Firefighters had to rescue him from the crane's control cab, resting about 30 feet (almost 10 meters) above the ground. Reportedly he was able to walk away from the scene, with minor injuries. The toppling crane damaged three buildings, including a large restaurant full of diners. A Bellevue fire department spokesman said the […]