Tree Removal Truck Stuck UPDATED

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Tree Removal Truck Stuck

8-19-2009

http://wokv.com/localnews/2009/08/tree-removal-truck-stuck.html

Work crews will attempt to safely lower a tree removal crane that's pointed 50 feet in the air in Arlington.
Cathy Lesley came home to an unexpected crowd yesterday.

A tree removal crane was attempting to remove a large branch from her home, when another tree limb collapsed on top of the boom and sent the other end of the crane into the air at a 45 degree angle.

Trace Reynolds with the Eager Beaver Tree Removal company says recent rain showers were also a factor and made the ground soft enough for the tires of the crane to sink into.

Now, they're working with JEA to make sure they can remove the machinery safely, without causing too much damage to Lesley's home or some nearby power lines.

Reynolds says there's no major damage and no one was injured.
 
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I have a feeling if these Nosack types are going to be putting down cranes, the general public and the media will gain a negative stigma against tree work with cranes.

At the moment, I'm able to sell the concept of crane work really well. The customer sees the rationale well. But, if this stuff keeps happening, it will get more negative publicity and it will be tough to sell crane tree removal jobs...

Am I too pessimistic? Or, am I on to something?
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It does seem like there have been a rash of crane accidents lately. I still have pics in my mind of that multiple crane crash posted not long ago. It does kinda shake one's confidence in cranes.

So can somebody tell me why cranes with seemingly high tonage ratings are failing? I mean, I can understand (well somewhat) the multiple crane thing; one overloaded, the others were like dominoes, but single cranes lifting/lowering single limbs - what's going wrong?
 
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I haven't seen too many single crane boom failures. IMO, these cranes are coming over from inexperienced operators and piss poor setup with dunnage.

I have a strong feeling the crane above had no dunnage or very small amounts of it at best. add a pick that was at max reach and capacity, and a limb crashing onto the boom and that's all it takes.
 
Re: Tree Removal Truck Stuck UPDATED

Ha! I noticed a phrase the reporter used. He said, "This is the tree that caused the problem..." LMAO
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Yeah... It was the tree's misjudgment and miscalculation.
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Re: Tree Removal Truck Stuck UPDATED

Dunnage is cribbing. LOL

Dunnage is the material used under the outrigger pads of a machine. The dunnage is usually made of wood, metal, or plastic. It increases the footprint of the cranes out rigger pads, thus allowing the crane to put less lb/sq inch of pressure on a small point on the ground. The softer the soil, or more unstable the conditions the greater the area you will need for a foot print. 3x the outrigger pad is the norm around here.
 
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