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Two people were attempting to remove the upper stage of a lattice boom truck crane.  They failed to crib (block the) the base section.  When the two lower pins were driven out, the boom fell, crushing one worker. Photo ID: 876
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Category:

Construction

Hazard:

Caught between falling boom and ground.

Standard Violated:

ANSI B30.5-1968 for truck cranes

Corrective Action:

Block or crib boom during disassembly.

Description:

Two people were attempting to remove the upper stage of a lattice boom truck crane. They failed to crib (block the) the base section. When the two lower pins were driven out, the boom fell, crushing one worker.