Results for: Crane Accident

A truck-mounted crane involved in the $600 million renovation of the Las Vegas Convention Center overturned on Wednesday morning, causing minimal damage but no injuries, according to a representative for the Las Vegas Convention and Visitors Authority. The crane, owned by a third-party contractor, was being used for renovations to the building’s North Hall. It was damaged in the accident, along with a nearby storage container. Nevada’s Occupational Safety and Health Office does not typically investigate non-injury accidents. This story is developing, and further updates will be provided as they become available.

A construction worker in Perth had a near-death experience when he was lifted into the air by a crane while holding onto a line that was also being used to hoist a tree. The incident, which occurred at a construction site in South Perth, has sparked outrage from the Construction, Forestry, Mining and Energy Union (CFMEU), which has called for an investigation. The worker was eventually lowered to safety, but the incident has raised concerns about safety protocols on construction sites.