Cranes Collide before Getting Stuck

The Cairns Regional Council was recently notified of a crane collision at a construction site which left 2 cranes stuck together for at least 45 minutes.

A witness who lives across the road from the development site said he saw the incident take place around 1:45pm on Saturday afternoon.

According to the man, a tower crane made a big sweep before hitting into a boom crane.

The 2 cranes got stuck together and it took about 45 minutes to separate them.

Find out more at http://www.insideconstruction.com.au/site/news/1051218/cranes-collide-cairns-performing-arts-centre-site

Operator Escapes after Crane Collapse

 

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A crane collapse has occurred at a building site in Gosford, damaging 2 cars and breaking the cross arms of power poles.

Power lines were pulled down when the crane collapsed, with the crane driver escaping without injury after being trapped in the cabin for a while.

At least 600 homes and businesses had their power interrupted, but most of them had power restored within 90 minutes. 50 homes and businesses had no power overnight.

According to SafeWork NSW it appears that the 40 tonne crawler crane tipped over while slewing, bringing down power lines and damaging two motor vehicles before coming to rest on the road.

Thankfully no workers were injured in the incidents.

Source: https://coastcommunitynews.com.au/2016/11/crane-collapses-major-building-site/

Canberra Construction Accident Claims Tradie’s Life

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A 62 year old man was killed on the site of the University of Canberra Public Hospital when a mobile crane rolled onto its side and struck the worker.

The mobile crane was moving a large generator at the time.

According to reports ACT police and ambulance paramedics were called to the site at around 6:40pm last Thursday night.

The man was pronounced dead at the scene. WorkSafe ACT is investigating the incident. The incident has prompted calls for stricter safety procedures to be implemented on the site.

Source: http://content.safetyculture.com.au/news/index.php/08/man-dies-crane-tips-university-canberra-hospital-worksite/#.V7Dm9Pl97IV

 

Crane Company Fined for Work Electric Shock

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Source: Abc.net.au

A crane company and an employee have been ordered to pay $9877 after a worker received an electric shock during an incident that happened in 2013.

The company and worker pleaded guilty to charges and were ordered to pay fines and costs.

The incident is a reminder that it’s not just the employer’s responsibility to keep the workplace safe. Employees and contractors also have a responsibility to take reasonable care to ensure the health and safety – that was the message from WorkSafe WA Commissioner Lex McCulloch.

Source: http://content.safetyculture.com.au/news/index.php/03/crane-operating-business-worker-fined-another-worker-received-electric-shock/#.Vw6wtvl97IV

Crane Climbing Apprentice High and Drunk

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Source: Abc.net.au

Following the bizarre incident involving an apprentice carpenter climbing up a crane after breaking into a construction site in Wollongong, the court has heard that the man was high on both amphetamines and alcohol.

The young man scaled the crane in the CBD on Australia Day this year before balancing on a cable 12 storeys high.

The young man apparently had no recollections of his actions following the incident.

The man pleaded guilty to trespassing and risking the safety of another by climbing up the crane.

Source: http://www.abc.net.au/news/2016-03-02/crane-climbing-man-high-on-amphetamines-and-alcohol/7213480

Crane Fire and Collapse in Melbourne

A crane collapse in Melbourne was caught on camera by a pedestrian passing by.

The crane caught fire and took 12 fire crews to get under control.

The crane then toppled and collapsed, before sending the arm of the structure and debris plunging to the ground before.

According to reports an electrical fault is to blame for the blaze.

 

 

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