FOR BREAKING NEWS VISIT www.queenscourier.com THE QUEENS COURIER 33 GREAT PAIR? JANUARY 17, 2013 • CRANE BLAME ARE YOU A BY ALEXA ALTMAN aaltman@queenscourier.com An investigation into the crane that collapsed at a Long Island City building site last week, injuring seven workers, uncovered a construction company with a dirty secret. According to the Department of Buildings (DOB) Commissioner Robert Limandri, the preliminary investigation showed the crane’s operator, Paul Geer, was attempting to lift a load of 23,900 pounds, more than twice the weight capacity of the crane. Findings also proved Geer was unable to see the sup- plies being lifted and was attempting to lift those materials outside of the bound- aries of the approved loading zone. A bystander who saw the crane col- PHOTO BY ALEXA ALTMAN lapse said she believed the crane was New York Crane, the company that owns the crane that collapsed in LIC, was involved in a Calling all Queens couples! The hauling a heavier load than the appa- 2008 court case after two construction workers were killed in an Upper East Side crash. Courier wants to hear your love story. ratus allotted and feared that it might Do people tell you you’re perfect buckle under the excess weight. last April. During the trial, prosecutors “Site safety is always our fi rst prior- together? Is your love story one for The DOB suspended Geer’s Hoist claimed that the crane’s operator tried ity as it relates to construction, and we the ages? Machine Operator Class-B license and to lift too much weight and that Lomma are cooperating fully with all relevant If you are married or engaged and live a Stop Work Order has been issued by used a cheap, unqualifi ed Chinese com- authorities to try and determine what in the borough, visit www.queenscou- remaining in effect while the investiga- tive from New York Crane declined to ment from the developer.caused this occurrence,” read a state-pany to orchestrate repairs. A representa-the city agency for crane operations, rier.com/couple-contest and tell us in tion continues. answer questions, stating that they “had Work at the site was subcontracted to 100 words or less what makes you and The crane’s owner, New York Crane been advised not to speak at this time.” Cross Country Construction, according your signifi cant other a great couple. & Equipment of Maspeth, was involved The building where the accident to a TF Cornerstone spokesperson. The pair with the best story will win a in a construction-site accident on the took place is being developed by TF According to a spokesperson for romantic Valentine’s Day prize. Upper East Side in 2008 that claimed the Cornerstone, the same company that Elmhurst Hospital, the seven injured Entries will be accepted until February lives of two workers. 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