WORKSAFE Victoria is investigating an incident at Port Melbourne where a crane tipped over onto its side.
According to WorkSafe Victoria, two cranes were moving a 13t pipe late in the morning of 20 April 2009, when one stopped suddenly, causing the other to tip.
The driver of the crane managed to climb out of the cabin, and was taken to hospital for a check up.
WorkSafe Victoria has issued a Prohibition Notice against the crane. The owner will need to ensure it is checked by a competent person, and that any necessary repairs are made before it returns to service.
The work practices at the Port Melbourne site are also being reviewed.
According to WorkSafe Victoria, the size of cranes means if something goes wrong, consequences can be horrific. In early February 2009, a crane tipped at a Brighton retail business while moving a load of roofing material, coming to rest on a building.
In 2008, the driver of a truck-mounted crane died as he unloaded steel coils. His truck tipped and was trapped between his vehicle and the one next to it.
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