Defective Cranes and Lifts

Cranes and other lifts that can be found on the workplace are dangerous products.  On American work sites, crane accidents keep happening, and sadly the majority of them are easily and tragically preventable.

In a recent case handled by Langdon & Emison, a repairman was working on a similar type crane/boom lift. The repairman extended the boom to test his repair and the crane suddenly tipped over, crushing and killing him. This type of case begs the question of why these manufacturers don't implement simple safety measures to prevent tragedies like this from happening.

Instead of fixing the problems, these cranes and lifts are often designed without adequate safety protections. For example, in this particular recent case, the crane was not equipped with a device that prevented the boom from being extended without the outriggers being firmly locked in place. Many other cranes had a safety device that would have prevented the accident, but the crane manufacturer decided it was wasn't worth the cost.

You can learn more about dangeorus and defect products -- including cranes and lifts -- at our safety blog or at our web site. Or you can contact us if you have been injured in an accident involving a crane or lift, and we will give you a full consultation about your case.