New York City Crane Accidents

On March 16, 2008, a 22-story construction crane collapsed at a construction site on Manhattan’s east side, killing seven people and causing devastating damage. Four construction workers were found dead shortly after the collapse and two additional workers were discovered the following morning. A young tourist was also killed by the collapse. The crane was being used to construct a high-rise building at 303 E. 51st Street between First and Second Avenues. According to reports, a massive piece of steel used to secure the towering crane to the new building became loose and pancaked on top of a second support structure nine stories below, causing the tower to shear free and topple across several buildings. The top portion of the crane, including the cab, broke off and tumbled through the air, demolishing a four story home and causing substantial damage to other buildings a block away. According to preliminary reports by investigators, a photograph of the collapsed collar showed one of the nylon straps still attached with what appeared to be a frayed and broken end. The New York City Department of Buildings, which is responsible for issuing and reviewing permits related to the installation and use of construction cranes, and the Department of Emergency Management are conducting an investigation into what exactly caused the accident and there are no conclusive findings at this time.

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