Attempt to disassemble crane boom proves fatal

Tom Jackson
May 1, 2016
Updated Dec 6, 2016
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Most safety precautions regarding cranes pertain to when the machine is in operation. But, the process of assembling or dismantling a crane can be fraught with danger.

 

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