During an overload examination of the overseas crane HLC 295000 from Liebherr- MCCtec Rostock GmbH a severe mishap took place leading to 2 damaged individuals needing to be required to healthcare facility for therapy. An additional 10 individuals were dealt with by paramedics on website.
“At this point we wish the injured persons all the best and hope for a full and speedy recovery,” stated Leopold Berthold, Managing Director of Liebherr- MCCtec Rostock GmbH. “Considering the extent of the damages, we are above all thankful that it did not cause more personal injuries. Our priorities currently lie in fully supporting the investigating authorities in order to contribute to the quickest possible clarification of the accident,” included Berthold.
At this phase in the examinations, the accountable authorities as well as professionals all concur that a busted crane hook was the root cause of the mishap. The specific factors regarding why the hook did not stand up to the tons are uncertain at this phase of examinations.
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The layout as well as manufacture of the crane hook was bought from an outside vendor. A style or manufacturing mistake of the Liebherr crane can consequently be left out.
The overload examination for the HLC 295000 was prepared for a tons circumstance of 5,500 tonnes. The lift must have been performed with the hoisting of a barge. Carrying out an overload examination is a normal treatment for the market, wherein the crane is examined for its optimum training capability. Currently well-known truths show that the event took place at a tons of around 2,600 tonnes creating a domino effect which brought about the mishap.
As points stand, the mishap has no impact on everyday procedures at Liebherr- MCCtec Rostock GmbH. According to preliminary quotes, the damages total up to a high double-digit million number.
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