A crane collapse in Miami has reignited concerns over the safety of construction equipment in urban environments. A tragic incident unfolded over the weekend at HCA Mercy Hospital in Miami, where a crane holding mechanical equipment collapsed, leading to the unfortunate death of a worker and injuring four others. Details of the Miami Crane Collapse The crane, which was part …
Spinning loads in helicopter and crane lifts can pose significant risks to personnel, equipment, and the environment. A spinning load occurs when the load rotates or twists on its axis during the lift, often caused by an unbalanced load or improper rigging. These loads can cause the aircraft to become unstable, the load to collide with objects or personnel, and …
Crane accidents highlight the limits of these powerful machines, which are used daily for various versatile tasks. These incidents often occur due to misuse, unskilled operators, or poor placement, but sometimes, even when everything is done by the book, sheer bad luck can lead to failure. Most crane accidents are pretty mild affairs with minimal destruction or injury and death, …
Heavy lift crane trucks are widely used for their lifting capacity, strength, and massive build, but they’re also famous for some pretty impressive accidents that sometimes get caught on camera. One such incident happened recently in Atlanta, Georgia with expensive but fortunately non-fatal results. A massive construction crane that was mounted to a heavy transport truck simply lost its balance, …