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Crane Accident

bushcat ยท 2008-03-03 21:51

Had to do a road trip on Friday, took my camera to maybe catch a picture of some wildlife but all I got was a pic of this crane that had tipped over on a slippery corner. It was a 200 ton unit, supposedly the largest in the province. Don't know what they will use to get it upright! They were using it to place large precast concrete slabs on a new bridge, so now that will cause a delay.Wouldn't want to be that operator! Oh by the way in the last pic that was a company pickup sitting there with two guys in it and they were'nt smiling.

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  1. #1RollOver Pete2008-03-03 23:04

    Ouch

  2. #2qball2008-03-03 23:28

    if thats the largest, they are gonna need the second and third largest toget that pig on its feet. might as well grease the undercarriage while its on its side.

  3. #3Cletus2008-03-30 20:43

    It looks like he was realy rolling along and didn't see the intersection. Yes,exellent opportunity to grease!

  4. #4ASPHALT042008-03-31 18:57

    Well at least maybe the snow cushioned some of the blow!! Just glad its not my problem to upright!!