October 24, 2005: Hawaii rules on crane operators found invalid
May 2005: Reading the operator's manual may save your life
12/18/2004 — Barnhart Crane changes its name
Barnhart Crane and Rigging, a Memphis-based heavy rigging and transportation services company with a branch in Mobile, has changed its name to simply “Barnhart.”
12/10/2004 — Tadano Recalls 10,000 Crane Vehicles After Fatal Accident
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7/13/2004 — Consensus Reached on Recommendation for OSHA Cranes and Derricks Standard
Crane safety guidelines being revised after 30 years | Dead Link |
Rulemaking Discussion Group
September 11, 2003: Crane company put in false report, ICAC told
September 25, 2002 — Due to a lack of participation, Track Talk is now discontinued.
March 2001 — If you've tried to access Exclusive Services and your usual login was rejected, it may be because your subscription has expired.
We were sending advance notice to those whose subscriptions are about to expire. But, due to e-mail addresses changing and the time consuming task of sending advance notices, we decided it is not practical to do so.
If you try to access the subscribers area and receive the authorization failed error message, look at your password. The numbers in it should give you a hint.
You may renew your subscription here.
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September 18, 2000:
RECALL
Models: Manitex 2892S Year 1999-2000
Dates of manufacture: January 1999 - September 2000
Defect: On the partial outrigger operating modes there exists capacities that exceed the manufacturers load chart. This increases the possibility of tipping the crane.
Remedy: Immediately discontinue use of the partial outrigger operating modes. PAT America will send new software to correct the condition. Owners/Dealers who do not receive the new software within a resonable time or who have questions should contact:
PAT America at (717) 263-7655.
May 1, 2000:
All payments for advertising and other services are due promptly upon or before the due date, as agreed. If payment is not received by the due date, the service will be suspended or discontinued, NO exceptions. Time is of essence. Prompt payment is essential to the continuation of the services we provide.
January 2000: West Virginia Legislature Approves First Bill
The first bill to pass the legislature in 2000 allows crane
operators six more months to comply with a state certification law.
12/9/99: Added a new category to our companion site, CraneTalk.com, titled Shop Talk. It is about mechanical failures that have caused or could cause a crane accident.
Our Live Crane Talk Bulletin Board is now operating.
OSHA Support? Don't hold your breath until it happens.
CraneAccidents.com
