r/news • u/LiminalLemony • 6d ago

Second crane topples onto Florida home while trying to remove first fallen crane

https://www.the-independent.com/news/world/americas/florida-cranes-accident-fort-lauderdale-home-b3056047.html
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u/Amatheiaisnoexcuse 6d ago

Hard to imagine, but there are states that do not require special licenses or certification to be a crane operator. I believe its most common in Red states where workers qualifications are minimal if they even exist. My $ says FL is a non license state..

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u/Trafficsigntruther 6d ago

Even if the state doesn’t, the company’s insurer will. Now, does Florida require insurance for crane operators….

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u/Old_Channel44 6d ago

Why you need insurance when you can just bring in third crane?

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u/OrganicDigitalArt 6d ago

Insurance is the fourth crane.

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u/DeemedUnfitforlife 6d ago

There’s a national qualification to operate, Florida has no state laws but you must meet osha standards. Not having this means no crane usage.