Safety & Security

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Construction Lifting & Concrete Placement

Operator Pleads Guilty in Crane Fatality

April 22, 2024
Anthony Valente pleaded guilty to second-degree manslaughter in return for six months in jail.
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Earthmoving

Man Killed in Excavator Accident in Michigan

March 22, 2024
Man died at the scene from the injuries he sustained.
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Construction Lifting & Concrete Placement

Washington Lawmakers Consider Tower Crane Rules

Feb. 29, 2024
Legislation requires permits and on-site oversight during assembly and disassembly.
Komatsu Ltd.
Komatsu at KidZania Tokyo.
Earthmoving

Tokyo Children’s Pavilion to Encourage Equipment Engagement

Feb. 27, 2024
Komatsu sponsors Construction Equipment Development Center pavilion at KidZania Tokyo.
Genie
Genie virtual reality training.
Construction Lifting & Concrete Placement

Genie Adds VR to Training Courses

Feb. 23, 2024
VR training is available for train-the-trainer courses.
Frank Raczon for Construction Equipment
John Deere 210G excavator.
Earthmoving

Undisclosed Crawl Space Topples Excavator

Feb. 22, 2024
Deere 210G tips over as crawl space collapses.