Hong Kong crane collapse signals need for metal fatigue testing: expert
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Following a fatal crane collapse at a Hong Kong construction site on Thursday, an industry expert is urging the city to review crane safety guidelines. The incident, which occurred at a public housing project in Kwai Chung, resulted in the death of a crane operator. Chau Sze-kit, chairman of the Hong Kong Construction Industry Employees General Union, stated that current mechanical inspections, primarily visual and cable checks, are insufficient and do not address metal fatigue. He suggests mandatory metal fatigue testing should be implemented to prevent future accidents, even on relatively new cranes. The main contractor, Woon Lee Construction, has a history of fatal incidents at its sites.
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AI-ExtractedWoon Lee Construction was previously fined over two fatal incidents at its sites in 2009 and 2011.
An operator was killed when a tower crane fell at a construction site.
Current mechanical inspections were insufficient.
The crane at the site had only been in use for two to three years.
Hong Kong should review its crane safety guidelines to include mandatory testing for metal fatigue.
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