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Crane Related Accidents
May 2008

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May Reports Received: 14
May Deaths: 3
Accident Reports Received for 2008: 141
Deaths to date for 2008: 68
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

5/17/08: Cask drops after crane malfunction

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FatalEMS  5/16/08: A novice was manning crane when it caved in

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5/15/08: Crane collapses on Vero Beach construction site

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5/14/08: Crane crashes down near highway, no one hurt

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5/11/08: Crane topples at IKE

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5/09/08: Tacoma, Washington — Runaway crane crashes in intersection

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5/14/08: zideo shows panic as runaway crane rolls down Tacoma hill

Dumb by Default  5/09/08: I-45 Closes At Main After Crane Hits Overpass

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5/08/08: Crane comes early for 40 pregnant women

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

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

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EMS  5/05/08: Three injured in crane accident

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

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

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

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