Crane Drops Semi Truck Down Mountainside During Recovery Operation A recovery operation turned dangerous when a crane lifting a crashed semi truck lost control, sending the vehicle tumbling down a steep mountainside. The incident happened along Mountain Pass Highway, where crews were working to remove the semi after an earlier crash. Video shows the semi swinging before slipping free of the crane’s rigging and rolling downhill, narrowly missing workers positioned below. Emergency crews quickly c

Lifting operations are an integral part of any construction, shipbuilding, ship-repairing or manufacturing process. Lifting operations are high-risk operations that involve lifting equipment such as: Crawler cranes. Tower cranes. Before commencing lifting operation always make sure: 1. Have all underground or overhead services been considered? 2. Crane set on level ground and outriggers fully extended? 3. Is additional out rigger pad required? 4. Pick up and drop paths identified? 5. Rigging App