Crushing blow: Demolition work presents unforeseen risks

Equipment World Staff (EQW)

Apr 14, 2014

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The accident: A subcontractor was performing demolition work inside a vacant school when a slab of concrete fell on him. A demolition robot then fell onto the concrete, pinning the worker underneath the slab from the neck down.

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