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Miami Crane Accident Injures a Worker
Posted on Dec 22, 2008
On Monday, June 9, 2008, a Miami worker was injured in a crane accident, causing a nearby Marriott Hotel to be partially evacuated. A father and son were working on the construction crane when the arm of the machine came loose, swinging into the vertical base. Luckily, the 212- foot construction crane did not collapse, but the worker, who was the father, received severe injuries and was rushed to the hospital. The son was also taken to the hospital just as a precaution.
Work was being done to complete the Miami crane that was to be used to work on a roof. When the accident happened, the crane was still being assembled.
The crane accident is the second one that has occurred in Miami, Florida this year. There was another accident in March at a high-rise condominium, which resulted in two worker fatalities and five injuries. In New York City, there were two comparable crane accidents that killed nine people this year.
This incident took place north of downtown Miami. The crane was eventually secured and evacuees were able to return to the hotel.
Work is not being permitted on the crane and officials of the federal Occupational Safety and Health Administration will investigate the accident.
Gizelle Davis is the general manager for the crane company, Ray Anthony International LLC, and has stated that an investigation continues.
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Workers' Compensation
- I fell from a height at work. I suffered broken bones, but now my knee is hurting. Is it possible that a knee injury may not have shown up right away? If so, what should I do to get the necessary workers’ comp benefits?
- I was severely burned in Broward County at work. It has been a slow and painful recovery, and my income has dropped. Am I eligible for workers compensation from my job?
- I was injured while lifting something at work. Some have said that it must be my fault and I probably wont get workers compensation. Is that true?