Investigation launched after crane arm snaps
May 6, 2008
The Health and Safety Executive (HSE) has launched an investigation after three men were injured when a crane arm snapped at a shipyard in Glasgow.
One man is currently in hospital being treated for minor injuries while another two were treated for shock at the scene.
BAE systems confirmed the incident took place at around 08:00 GMT and said it immediately informed the HSE.
The company also pointed out that the machine had passed its annual statutory inspection in March this year.
A spokeswoman for BAE said their employee's well being was their most important concern.
"The Health and Safety Executive was notified immediately and will investigate the incident with the full support of the business. At this time our priority is the safety and well-being of our employees," she told the BBC.
A lack of knowledge and understanding of the hazards concerning the use of cranes is a major cause of accidents, according to the BSI.
One man is currently in hospital being treated for minor injuries while another two were treated for shock at the scene.
BAE systems confirmed the incident took place at around 08:00 GMT and said it immediately informed the HSE.
The company also pointed out that the machine had passed its annual statutory inspection in March this year.
A spokeswoman for BAE said their employee's well being was their most important concern.
"The Health and Safety Executive was notified immediately and will investigate the incident with the full support of the business. At this time our priority is the safety and well-being of our employees," she told the BBC.
A lack of knowledge and understanding of the hazards concerning the use of cranes is a major cause of accidents, according to the BSI.
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