A boom truck shut down a Burlington Northern Santa Fe line in the Chicago area after it overturned.
Crane business
Manitowoc Introduces Boom Raise System for 16000’s Wind Attachment
Manitowoc’s latest innovation to help customers get the most out of their investment is a Boom Raise System (BRS) for the 440-ton Manitowoc 16000 Wind Attachment.
Crane Rental Corp. Recognized for Safety Efforts
The Specialized Carriers & Rigging Association (SC&RA) recently recognized Crane Rental Corporation with several awards for their dedication to safety in 2012.
Tower crane collapse in Thailand
Two construction workers were seriously injured and another knocked unconscious when a tower collapsed on a building site in Bangkok, Thailand on Friday.
Fatal crane incident in Chennai
There has been another fatal crane incident on one of India’s major metro projects in Chennai last Wednesday night.
The Battersea Tower Crane Collapse created new regulations and guidance. As the new UK government moves to save costs, the industry is being deregulated once again, but this is a fail and not a win for industry.
Three workers were killed after a crane collapsed at a construction site in northwest China’s Gansu province on Saturday, local authorities said.
An overhead crane that enables trainees to simulate the stress of a helicopter ditching into the sea is in operation at UK-based Blackpool College’s Fleetwood Nautical Campus (FNC).
“Extreme Conditions” Testing of Fiber Crane Pads
When it comes to crane site setup, operators look for optimal ground conditions but instead often find soil situations that can vary significantly. The right outrigger crane pad is essential for companies servicing utility lines or recovering equipment.
Mechanic Avoids Jail Time for Role in Crane Collapse
A mechanic who ordered a critical part for a tower crane that collapsed on the Upper East Side four years ago, killing two workers, avoided jail time on Tuesday under the terms of a plea bargain.