Nieuwegein a crane toppled. A number of buildings were damaged, but no injuries. The crane operator wanted materials for work on the roof top hoist around…
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Supervisor was warned crane was on unstable ground in Brazil (Live video of Collapse)
December 2, 2013SAO PAULO – A safety engineer at the World Cup stadium where a giant crane collapse killed two workers allegedly warned his supervisor of possible…
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A crane lifted a 6,000-pound magnet into place Monday morning for an update to a magnetic resonance imaging machine at UAMS Medical Center. Video Here…
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In what the demolition contractor believes is the first-of-its-kind operation in downtown Toronto and possibly in Canada, a landmark 1928 Art Deco building is being…
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Mishaps
2 killed as crane collapses at Brazilian World Cup 2014 stadium (Video) Lots of Pics
November 27, 2013A crane at a stadium in Sao Paulo due to host the opening ceremony of Brazil’s World Cup 2014 has collapsed hitting the roof, reportedly…
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Could UAV Helis Replace Cranes & Construction Workers?
November 27, 2013In an effort to extend the abilities of UAVs engineers at the German Aerospace Center (DLR) have created an unmanned helicopter with a robotic arm.…
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Crane & Lifting News
Preston Group Maeda LC-785 mini crane on Urban Superway Adelaide
November 27, 2013Preston Group recently supplied their first mini crawler crane in South Australia for the Urban Superway project in Adelaide. The Urban Superway in Adelaide is a…
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NEW YORK (WABC) –Â The Investigators are looking into crane accidents and the reforms put in place to prevent them. Video Here The Buildings Department made…
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Engineering firm sentenced following Preston worker’s death
November 26, 2013A major engineering firm has been sentenced for safety failings following the death of an electrician who was crushed by an overhead crane at a…
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PITTSBURGH-Maxim Crane Works, LP and Maxim Finance Corporation today announced they have canceled the bond investor call previously scheduled for Wednesday, November 27 at 9:00…
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A Port Chester construction company faces $165,200 in proposed fines for safety violations following a Connecticut crane collapse. The Occupational Safety and Health Administration cited Concavage Marine Construction at…
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STAMFORD – Stamford police are working to get three protesters down from a crane over Summer Street. Officers say they chained themselves to the crane…
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Crane & Lifting News
Port Canaveral will use the additional funds to construct two new berths and purchase two new STS cranes.
November 25, 2013Florida Governor Rick Scott will ask state legislators for US$9.7 million at an upcoming session to aid in the expansion of Port Canaveral’s container terminal. In…
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Crane & Lifting News
No room for error as giant crane removes, installs air units downtown Wichita
November 25, 2013Finally, the wind cooperated on Sunday, letting the big job go forward. Belger Cartage Service was called in to handle the big job and used…
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KNIGHTSEN — A construction crane tipped over while doing work on Highway 4 on Sunday, slightly injuring one person and blocking lanes in both directions…
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You know things are going from bad to worse when you need a crane to come lift you up. Hopefully this man gets the help…
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HOWARD COUNTY, Ind. (WISH) – Police officials in Howard County say a person was killed after a fiery crash early Thursday morning. A witness told…
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PRINCE RUPERT, B.C., CANADA November 21, 2013 – Canadian-based NC Services Group Ltd., parent company to NCSG Crane & Heavy Haul Services Ltd. (“NCSGâ€) announced…
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Third time is a charm as crane collision provokes shutdown
November 22, 2013CONSTRUCTION on the state’s biggest building site in 20 years is in turmoil after work was suspended following the third crane accident at the new…
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Best Crane Lift Ever!! I’m Serious..you all can Stop Lifting NOW
November 22, 2013CAMBRIDGE – Some people believe each day should take you to great places and present new experiences. So, you’d probably be batting .500 if you…