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Crane Accident May have Been Caused by Faulty Strap

By Jenny Albano

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A crane collapse that occurred Saturday, March 15, may have been caused by a faulty strap made of nylon. The accident has claimed the lives of seven people and has damaged over 300 apartments in 17 buildings. The yellow nylon sling was used to hoist a six-ton piece of steel and may have broken under the extreme weight. Pictures from the scene show the ends of the strap frayed and ragged.

Investigators believe the accident occurred as workers were trying to install a massive square steel collar around the crane's tower, at the 18th floor of the construction site. They were using a series of manual winches that appeared to have been hung from nylon slings attached to a higher portion of the tower. The collar was to have been attached to the building by steel struts to give the tower added stability.

Full post as published by New York City Personal Injury Lawyer on March 18, 2008 (boomark / email).

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