Accidents

Crane and rigging accidents are far too common in the modern era workplace. Paradise Crane Consultants (PCC) provides training, risk assessment and critical lift planning BEFORE your job so you can avoid an accident.  We also provide  specialized rigging support, accident investigation, due diligence assessment and expert testimony if you have an accident.

Since 1995, PCC has  been called upon to investigate many crane and rigging accidents. From each, we can learn, improve and avoid future accidents. Below is a series of accidents. You can read a brief description.

A predominately clear day on an interstate highway, this truck watched the 165 Ton crane traveling ahead for several miles. The  truck was traveling at 75 to 80 mph and  the crane was traveling at less than 10 mph. The truck driver was killed instantly.

The operator of this crane had traveled back and forth underneath the power line numerous times. On this day, under the pressures associated with heavy highway projects, he got in a hurry and left the boom/jib raised.

The operator of this crane failed to understand the significance of “Proper Blocking” under the outriggers!

Trucks and cars had driven over this road for a number of years however, none of them weighed 100 Tons.

Accident Investigation

Accident Investigation Overview: Statistics tell us that over 86% of crane and rigging accidents are predestined to happen before the operation is started!!

• Our accident investigation experience tells us that lapses in planning, inspection, preventative maintenance and training all play a significant role in this accident experience.

• Our consultation, inspection, training, planning and specialized rigging services all focus on Accident Prevention. However, when an accident happens, the actions taken immediately after the event are critical and should be managed by professionals.

Accident Investigations: PCC’s accident investigation services are available 24 Hours a day/365 days a year. Accidents are not planned and must be responded to immediately. When called upon, PCC will dispatch professional investigators to the accident scene to:

• Secure the scene

• Document the accident scene (sketches, drawings, video and audio recordings)

• Interview  all involved parties

• Provide consultation and planning for Post Accident Recovery (as required) to ensure  structures are safe and equipment is up-righted safely without further damage.

Accident Re-Construction: Upon completion of a thorough investigation, PCC will prepare a factual report with a computer generated logic diagram identifying the critical and casual factors and identify the  root cause of accident.