Jan 25 (edited) • Equipment& Load Control Issues
Case Study 92: Tower Crane Collapse. Multiple Fatalities (Crewe)
Incident Overview
A tower crane collapse in Crewe resulted in three fatalities. Years later, the incident continues to drive legal proceedings and formal findings.
What Went Wrong
High-consequence failures usually expose weaknesses in governance: competence, procedure, inspection, supervision, and change control.
Key Lessons
Crane governance failures kill
Decisions made weeks earlier can be causal
Documentation becomes evidence
Safety Recommendations
Strengthen governance: erection/alteration controls, inspections, competence, stop authority, and “paper-to-field” checks.
Incident source/ Reference
Inquest/news coverage and HSE roundup references.
●LOLER Reg. 4 – Integrity and stability are fundamental duties.
●LOLER Reg. 8 – Planning, supervision and safe execution required.
●LOLER Reg. 9 – Examination/inspection regime must be effective.
●PUWER Reg. 5 – Maintenance and defect control required.
●BS 7121-1 – Crane management system must control change and risk.
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