CRANE ACCIDENTS AT WORK: LATEST KILLS FOUR AND INJURES SEVEN AT OIL REFINERY
An enormous crane that is capable of lifting 1 million pounds collapsed onto a resting tent and killed four workers and injured seven other workers. The crane was 30 stories high and the incident took place at an oil refinery. Cranes are essential to construction sites but they are also very dangerous due to their sheer volume and weight. If you or a loved one has been involved in a construction accident in southern California, then call the law office of Greenberg & Rudman LLP now at 1-800-252-9776 (1-800-ALAWPRO) to speak with our experienced injury attorneys.
This work place accident took place at a Houston oil refinery around 1:20 pm. The crane collapsed onto a tent, where workers would rest or eat their lunches. The collapse killed four workers and injured seven others. Four of the workers who were injured were transported to a local hospital and received treatment. Three of the workers were treated at the scene of the accident. Though the exact cause of the crane collapse is not known, people are speculating that there was a shift or a loosening of the counterbalance in the crane.
When dealing with dangerous equipment, people operate with extreme caution. However, sometimes this is not enough. Accidents will and do happen on construction sites and unfortunately this might result in death and injuries. Have you or a loved one been injured in a construction site accident in Southern California? If you have, please give us a call at the law office of Greenberg & Rudman LLP at 1-800-252-9776 (1-800-ALAWPRO) now. We provide over 50 years of combined experience in helping the injured and will fight for your and your loved one’s rights.
