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Two Workers Killed as Steel Beam Falls From Crane in NYC

Jeff Rubenstone

Alisa Zevin

November 30, 2016

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A crane accident on a multistory residential project in New York City left two men dead on November 22.

Risk Management

Crane Collapses Across Traffic Lanes at Tappan Zee Bridge Project in N.Y.

No critical injuries reported as investigators examine condition of existing bridge

Aileen Cho

July 19, 2016

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Prior accidents involved construction barges, including last March's tugboat crash in which a three-man crew drowned.

Construction Accidents

Phase Out Older New York City Cranes, Says Report

Working group's interim report supports proposed crane law requiring newer equipment

Richard Korman

June 10, 2016

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The working group report is a response to last February's fatal crawler crane accident.

Jobsite Safety

Jobsite Fatalities Drive New Safety Regulations

Best practices are often not enough to prevent jobsite injuries

JT Long

May 4, 2016

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Out of the 4,251 worker fatalities in private industry in 2014, 874 of those, or 20.5%, were in construction.

Cost of Crane Insurance Likely To Rise After Accident

Higher limits could be sought on coverage, say brokers and insurers.

Scott Van Voorhis

February 23, 2016

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Higher limits could be sought on coverage, say brokers and insurers.

Experts: New York City Crew May Have Started Securing Crane Too Late

ENR Editors

February 9, 2016

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Did the crew working on the crane that collapsed in New York City Feb. 5 act soon enough and have enough time to secure the equipment?

Precautions Failed to Stop Latest Deadly New York City Crane Collapse

Alisa Zevin

February 5, 2016

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Operator was placing the crane in a secure position during snow and wind conditions when the accident occurred, said Mayor Bill de Blasio.

Which Comes First: Best Practice Or Hazard Analysis?

Deron Cowan

October 29, 2014

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Whenever a crane accident happens, it's no surprise to see increased attention to the safety procedures of crane operations across the country.

Articles Tagged with ''crane accident''

Two Workers Killed as Steel Beam Falls From Crane in NYC

Crane Collapses Across Traffic Lanes at Tappan Zee Bridge Project in N.Y.

Phase Out Older New York City Cranes, Says Report

Jobsite Fatalities Drive New Safety Regulations

Cost of Crane Insurance Likely To Rise After Accident

Experts: New York City Crew May Have Started Securing Crane Too Late

Precautions Failed to Stop Latest Deadly New York City Crane Collapse

Which Comes First: Best Practice Or Hazard Analysis?

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