Report: Crane Collapse Linked To Cheap Chinese Repair Job (Two NYC construction workers died)

[Omaha Steve]

http://www.ny1.com/content/top_stories/95191/report--crane-collapse-linked-to-cheap-chinese-repair-job/Default.aspx

Video at link.

Federal investigators are reportedly linking a cheap repair job in China with last May's deadly crane collapse on the Upper East Side.

According to government documents obtained by the New York Post, New York Crane and its owner opted for a Chinese firm that could repair the crane's turntable faster and cheaper.

RTR Bearing says it took the job reluctantly and even advised New York Crane to do the repairs in the United States. RTR also says it bears no responsibility because it completed the weld according to New York Crane's specifications.

A lawyer for New York Crane says the company decided to go with the Chinese firm over an American company that was too busy with other projects.

Two construction workers died when the crane came crashing down on East 91st Street.

[Deja Q]

1. Grand. Just grand.

:(

[aquart]

2. Now do we do a recall on all Chinese repairs?