Crane Accidents Basic Reports

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Crane Related Accidents
May 2008

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May Reports Received: 6
May Deaths: 2
Accident Reports Received for 2008: 133
Deaths to date for 2008: 67
Late reports are included in the above numbers.
The above numbers are global.
Statistics for prior years

ATTENTION! The numbers above indicate there is a great need for more training and safety awareness. Anyone having anything to do with cranes should take heed. The majority of the accidents were caused by human error. Translation: smart people doing dumb things.

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Basic Reports — May 2008

5/08/08: Mechanic survives as crane crunches bus

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5/07/08: Crane falls, kills Leola worker

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5/05/08: Three injured in crane accident

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5/03/08: House struck by boom...

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5/02/08: 2 Injured In Mt. Auburn Construction Accident

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5/02/08: Steelworker dies at Mittal Burns Harbor plant

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