Digging In With Doug: Expert Consultation on Crane Incidents

11/09/23 • 41 min

Crane accidents are usually highly visible, commonly tragic incidents. These incidents are preventable if the right measures and considerations are taken beforehand.

In the third episode of The Safety Experts by Spear & Lancaster, Jeremy and Jerome are joined by Doug Smith, crane safety expert with a lifetime of experience with mobile cranes and riggings. Jerome and Jeremy pose crane-related questions, including asking Doug to analyze several crane accidents and what likely went wrong.

Follow along with Jerome, Jeremy, and Doug using the resources below:

Crane Accident #1:

https://www.cbsnews.com/newyork/news/2-injured-in-crane-collapse-at-amazon-construction-site-in-westchester-county/ - CBS New York

https://abcnews.go.com/WNT/video/deadly-crane-collapse-york-city-36750975 - ABC New York

https://www.nbcnewyork.com/news/local/giant-red-crane-collapse-injures-2-at-ny-amazon-warehouse/4160416/ - NBC New York

Crane Accident #2:

https://abc7.com/crane-operator-dies-malibu-california-highway-patrol-investigation/13092471/ - ABC Los Angeles

https://www.nbclosangeles.com/news/local/crane-topples-over-in-malibu-operator-trapped-between-power-lines/3129985/ - NBC Los Angeles

Crane Accident #3:

NYC crane collapses on building and into street after catching on fire | CNN - CNN

https://abcnews.go.com/Business/wireStory/new-york-city-crane-collapse-linked-company-operator-101746005 - ABC

NYC crane collapse: 9 civilians, 3 firefighters injured; 10th Ave reopens to traffic - ABC7 New York (abc7ny.com) - ABC

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Crane accidents are usually highly visible, commonly tragic incidents. These incidents are preventable if the right measures and considerations are taken beforehand.

Follow along with Jerome, Jeremy, and Doug using the resources below:

Crane Accident #1:

https://www.cbsnews.com/newyork/news/2-injured-in-crane-collapse-at-amazon-construction-site-in-westchester-county/ - CBS New York

https://abcnews.go.com/WNT/video/deadly-crane-collapse-york-city-36750975 - ABC New York

https://www.nbcnewyork.com/news/local/giant-red-crane-collapse-injures-2-at-ny-amazon-warehouse/4160416/ - NBC New York

Crane Accident #2:

https://abc7.com/crane-operator-dies-malibu-california-highway-patrol-investigation/13092471/ - ABC Los Angeles

https://www.nbclosangeles.com/news/local/crane-topples-over-in-malibu-operator-trapped-between-power-lines/3129985/ - NBC Los Angeles

Crane Accident #3:

NYC crane collapses on building and into street after catching on fire | CNN - CNN

https://abcnews.go.com/Business/wireStory/new-york-city-crane-collapse-linked-company-operator-101746005 - ABC

NYC crane collapse: 9 civilians, 3 firefighters injured; 10th Ave reopens to traffic - ABC7 New York (abc7ny.com) - ABC

Theme music courtesy of The Acappella Company

Listen to the full song here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?app=desktop&v=eOM6eXMkkl8&feature=youtu.be

Brought to you by Spear & Lancaster, LLC

Produced by ADV Marketing

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