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2025 First Alert LTI#03 Crane Operator fell from crane boom and suffered injuries
During the trouble shooting of Crane auxiliary hook, the crane Operator fell from crane boom at 3.2 metre height and suffered injuries on his right leg and wrist.  The Crane Operator was initially taken to NIMR PAC clinic before being transferred to Salalah hospital, where x-ray revealed compound fracture to his right leg and wrist.
Do you ensure limit switches are tested and functioned properly before any lifting operation? Do you ensure crane inspection and recovery procedure is available and understood by all parties? Do you ensure to perform dynamic risk review whenever work changes? Always ensure that crane maintenance is carried out by competent crane maintenance specialist with proper tools
The crane Operator was standing on top of crane boom unsecured to trouble shoot. There was no proper plan to troubleshoot the crane at site. The task is a non-routine task.

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