Two workers electrocuted during mishap involving a crane

On Thursday a large crane truck crashed on the premises of a company at the Hofer Hohensaas. A person was slightly injured.

CICA partners with Converge to highlight crane operations

Image: Nomi2626/stock.adobe.com The Crane Industry Council of Australia (CICA) is joining Converge 2025 as an Association Partner, providing an opportunity to shine a spotlight on crane operations. As the peak body for the crane industry, CICA drives safety, efficiency and innovation in crane operations. Through safety and competency programs – CraneSafe, CrewSafe and StartSafe – along with technical guidance and advocacy, CICA ensures operators…

Two workers electrocuted on Hixson worksite

HIXSON, Tenn. (WDEF) — Two workers were electrocuted at a Hixson job site Wednesday afternoon. Crews with the Chattanooga Fire Department (CFD) responded to the 4800 block of Woodland Circle at 2:50 p.m. It was determined one worker was on the ground, acting as a spotter for the other worker, who was operating a crane. The crane operator was maneuvering the boom and lifting hook, when the overhaul hook bal came into contact with a high powered l…

Two workers electrocuted during mishap involving a crane

Two workers were electrocuted on a Hixson job site when a crane mishap led to contact with a high-powered line, resulting in injuries and a small fire. EPB and firefighters responded to manage the dangerous situation.