Worker Killed After Crane Collapse in Houston

Crane blew over during major storms.

May 20, 2024

One worker is dead and at least two others are injured after turbulent weather caused a crane to collapse on top of them around 6:45 p.m. on Wingate and 75th Street in Houston.

According to a report from Click2houston.com, several cement trucks were parked in the area when the wind caused a crane to fall, which crushed the 72-year-old man.

A personal injury law firm has initiated legal action against Sesco Cement, ASI Industrial, Lampson International, and McRay Crane & Rigging, according to a report from FOX26houston.com.

The lawsuit has been filed on behalf of Crosby Ware, another cement worker on site who sustained severe injuries.

The lawsuit alleges that despite ample warnings from the National Weather Service regarding the severity of the impending storm, the defendants knowingly continued operations at the plant, including crane activities, without taking appropriate precautions.