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Hospital crane accident not first for crane company

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OKLAHOMA CITY — We have new information about the company operating the crane that tipped over Wednesday at Deaconess Hospital. The crane was removing a cooling tower from the hospital roof when it tipped and slammed into some cars.

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It came to rest in a backyard after missing power lines and crashing through a fence.

No one was hit or hurt in the process.

After reviewing safety records, it turns out this is not the first accident involving the company operating this crane.

Rent-A-Crane was involved in a fatal accident on the Chesapeake campus in 2010.

Michael Parsons, 42, was killed when something fell off a crane there.

OSHA also listed Rent-A-Crane as a company cited in a crane accident death in Dallas in 2007.

Rent A Crane released this statement Thursday afternoon:

“The incident that occurred yesterday at Deaconess Hospital is under investigation and the company is not able to comment at this time. With respect to the unfortunate accident that occurred in 2010 in Oklahoma City, the Rent-A-Crane family was deeply saddened by the loss of Michael Parsons, who was a highly qualified crane operator and valuable employee. Contrary to recent news reports, while litigation has been filed, Rent-A-Crane is not a party to that litigation and has not been sued. Rather, Mr. Parson’s estate and another injured employee claim, among other things, that the accident was caused by a defective crane design and inadequate warnings. Rent-A-Crane remains 100 percent committed to a safe working environment for its employees and customers.” – Ryan Leonard, attorney for Rent-A-Crane of Oklahoma, Inc.

More digging shows the laws about crane operations in Oklahoma are changing.

Right now the state does not require crane operators to be certified.

However that will not be the case in a few years.

We’re told the state will require all crane operators to be certified by 2014.

We do not know if the crane operator in Wednesday’s accident was certified or not, but most companies do require the certification for their employees even though the state does not yet demand it.

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OSHA Investigates Deaconess Hospital Crane Accident

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OKLAHOMA CITY –

The collapse of a crane at a metro hospital yesterday isn’t the first time equipment owned by Rent-A-Crane has been involved in an accident. Two years ago, a man died when a piece of a crane fell.

Investigators are trying to determine what went wrong at Deaconess Hospital yesterday.

Just feet from where children play is the yellow tape marking the spot where the crane came crashing down in a family’s backyard. The crane fell only inches from a gas meter and narrowly missed power lines.

Some neighbors heard and saw the crane collapse.

“Somebody was watching out for everybody,” said George Frank.

Frank thinks it was a one-time accident and doesn’t expect any more near misses near his backyard.

Emergency crews say the crane was removing a cooling tower from the hospital’s roof when the crane tipped over.

“Somebody better watch what they do with those cranes,” Frank said.

Labor investigators were brought in to determine the exact cause of the collapse.

The crane belongs to the local company Rent-A-Crane, the same company involved in a deadly accident in 2010 on the Chesapeake Energy campus.

One man died and another man was injured when a piece of the crane fell onto the workers.

People near Deaconess Hospital are thankful no one was hurt and that this accident didn’t turn tragic.

OSHA has not released any details about the accident because it is an open investigation.

Rent-A-Crane issued the following statement through its attorney:

“The incident that occurred yesterday at Deaconess Hospital is under investigation and the company is not able to comment at this time.

“With respect to the unfortunate accident that occurred in 2010 in Oklahoma City, the Rent-A-Crane family was deeply saddened by the loss of Michael Parsons, who was a highly qualified crane operator and valuable employee. Contrary to recent news reports, while litigation has been filed, Rent-A-Crane is not a party to that litigation and has not been sued. Rather, Mr. Parson’s estate and another injured employee claim, among other things, that the accident was caused by a defective crane design and inadequate warnings.

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Unrelated accidents claim the lives of Texas man, Florida man

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EFFINGHAM —
An elderly Flora man and an El Paso, Texas, man, who was struck outside his semitrailer following a previous accident, died in unrelated accidents early Monday.

The first accident occurred at 5:44 a.m. on the eastbound lanes of Interstate 70 at milepost 73 following a previous accident in the same location in which a tractor-trailer driven by James E. Tinsley, 53, of El Paso, Texas, struck another eastbound truck from behind, according to Fayette County Coroner Bruce Bowen. Tinsley then lost lighting on his truck as a result of the crash, which happened before daybreak, and remained in the driving lane of Interstate 70.

Tinsley exited his tractor-trailer to set up flags and while standing alongside it was struck by another eastbound tractor-trailer driven by John M. Barney, 51, of O’Fallon, Mo. Tinsley was killed instantly, according to Bowen, who pronounced him dead at the scene at 6:35 a.m. An autopsy was to be performed Tuesday.

Barney was taken to Fayette County Hospital, where his condition is unknown because the hospital does not release patient information. Illinois State Police District 12 cited Barney for failure to reduce speed to avoid an accident.

The crash is being investigated by the coroner and ISP.

Another fatal accident occurred later Monday on U.S. 50 in Clay County at 3:47 p.m.

According to ISP, a semitrailer driven by John Paul Loveless, 30, of Cape Girardeau, Mo., was traveling westbound on U.S. 50, approaching Stanford Road. A northbound vehicle driven by Eugene R. England, 86, of Flora was stopped on Stanford Road, preparing to cross U.S. 50, didn’t yield to the semitrailer and began to cross. Loveless did not have time to stop and struck England’s vehicle on the passenger side.

England was pronounced dead at the scene by Clay County Coroner Wes Miller. No autopsy is planned.

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Benson, Bertoldo, Baker & Carter Now Offering Legal Consultations Free of Charge for Las Vegas Auto Accident Victims

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The Las Vegas personal injury lawyers of the law firm Benson, Bertoldo, Baker Carter have announced that they will now be offering free legal consultations for victims of auto accidents and their family members in Las Vegas and surrounding areas following fatal car accident in Mesquite, Nevada.

Las Vegas, NV (PRWEB) February 01, 2012

In the wake of a tragic early morning collision in Mesquite, Nevada which left one man dead, the Las Vegas personal injury lawyers of the Benson, Bertoldo, Baker, Carter Law Firm have announced that they will be offering free legal consultations to all families and individuals whose lives have been affected by auto accidents in Las Vegas and surrounding areas.

According to Antonio Planas, police beat reporter for Las Vegas Review Journal, the unfortunate accident took place in Mesquite early Saturday morning on January 28th at approximately 5:00 AM, when Robert W. McGrew’s van collided with a garbage truck after failing to stop at the intersection of Hafen Lane and state Route 170. The front end of the garbage truck hit the driver’s side of McGrew’s van as both vehicles entered the intersection simultaneously. Nevada Highway Patrol responded to the accident, and 49 year old McGrew was pronounced dead at the scene. The full news story can be found here, courtesy of Las Vegas Review Journal: http://www.lvrj.com/news/las-vegas-man-killed-in-mesquite-collision-138358879.html.

The lawyers of Benson, Bertoldo, Baker Carter are experienced in providing legal counsel to auto accident victims in the Las Vegas area that have been severely injured, as well as the remaining relatives and family members of auto accident victims who have been killed in Las Vegas auto accidents.

As stated by the attorneys of Benson, Bertoldo, Baker Carter, following the appropriate steps after an auto accident is crucial in order to make sure that a person’s rights are protected and that they have the most concrete auto accident claim as they possibly can.

These steps can include one or more of the following tips:

A thorough medical evaluation should be performed as soon as possible for anyone who has been involved in an auto accident. At times, the full extent of an accident victim’s injuries can go unnoticed at the time of the accident, and can potentially worsen or cause other complications if gone untreated.
Immediately reporting any Las Vegas car accident to the police is always encouraged. This will provide a police report for the auto accident that can be used as evidence by Las Vegas car accident lawyers to help establish liability if a citation for a traffic violation is issued.
Gather as much information possible from all parties involved in the auto accident. Important information to acquire includes names, addresses, insurance information, telephone numbers, and details of the automobiles involved such as car make and model.
If you have access to a camera, take photographs or video of the scene of the accident. Accurately recalling the exact events in detail can be a very challenging task after an accident, particularly when issues such as emotional trauma and stress associated with the accident come into play.
Finding the right Las Vegas car accident lawyers who can inform you of your legal rights and options and are experienced in representing auto accident victims is highly recommended.
When a car accident results in a fatality, it is imperative that an in-depth investigation be performed to verify the origin of the accident as well as the person(s) responsible and liable for the damages. The Las Vegas accident lawyers at Benson, Bertoldo, Baker Carter provide case reviews at no cost for individuals and families that have suffered damages from auto accidents which occurred in the Las Vegas area.

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