Recently, and workplace death occurred when an object fell from a crane while it was being dismantled. Michael Parsons, age 42, was killed, and another worker injured in the crane accident in Oklahoma.
In Georgia, crane operations are highly technical events which require experts on the job site and in the field. Planning and communication among crews are both essential any time a crane is being erected, dismantled, or operated. Cranes pose a special risk of construction accidents and a problem with a crane on a work site can be fatal.
Cranes are an essential part of modern construction, and are frequently used on construction projects large and small. Adequate training and job safety awareness are required for anyone working on, with, or around a crane.