DOB Issued Report of 2023 Crane Collapse That Injured 12 in Hell's Kitchen

The full 968-page report [can be found here.](https://www.nyc.gov/assets/buildings/pdf/25crane_report.pdf)

The DOB issued several violations to the contractor and crane operator for weak safety measures.

City officials say those measures are now being made mandatory and licensing rules for smaller lifting equipment are being tightened.

Investigators reportedly found the crane model had two similar fires in 2012 and 2016 in Australia, leading the manufacturer to recommend stronger leak inspections and built-in fire detection and suppression systems. Those features were not installed on the crane involved in the 2023 collapse, according to the report.

Following the investigation, the DOB announced new rules for diesel-powered tower cranes, including: - Enhanced leak inspection requirements - Mandatory built-in fire detection systems - Automatic fire-suppression systems.

The fire weakened the rope supporting the crane’s boom, causing it to drop several hundred feet to the street, according to the report.

New York City's Department of Buildings released its report on the crane that collapsed in 2023. According to the report, the crane was lifting around 14,000 pounds of concrete when a hydraulic hose likely loosened or disconnected. The leaking fluid ignited after being sprayed onto a hot engine component, igniting the fire.

A tweet from Notify NYC has confirmed street closures in the area -- 10th Avenue between West 34th Street and West 42nd Street and West 42nd Street between 9th Avenue and 10th Avenue are closed in Manhattan.

EMS also confirms 10 people were injured. Eight people sustained minor injuries, while two other patients were seriously injured.

First responders have begun the process of dismantling the crane.

According to an official update from first responders and Mayor Adams, the crane operator was in the process of lifting 16 tons of concrete when the fire started. The operator is safe after promptly exiting the crane.

Firefighters report that they have a total of nine patients injured from the partial collapse.

Firefighters update that four total people were injured, including one firefighter. So far all injuries are reported to be minor.

Firefighters have now declared a fifth alarm for more help at the scene.

Firefighters report an I-beam supporting the crane has been impacted and they are requesting a structural engineer to the scene.

Firefighters have declared a third alarm to call for more available units to assist.

Firefighters clarify that one firefighter and one construction worker are injured.

The address reported for this incident has changed to 550 10th Ave.

Beware of falling debris.

Citizen user video shows smoke in the area.

Incident reported at 464 W 51st St.

The full 968-page report [can be found here.](https://www.nyc.gov/assets/buildings/pdf/25crane_report.pdf)

The DOB issued several violations to the contractor and crane operator for weak safety measures.

City officials say those measures are now being made mandatory and licensing rules for smaller lifting equipment are being tightened.

Investigators reportedly found the crane model had two similar fires in 2012 and 2016 in Australia, leading the manufacturer to recommend stronger leak inspections and built-in fire detection and suppression systems. Those features were not installed on the crane involved in the 2023 collapse, according to the report.

Following the investigation, the DOB announced new rules for diesel-powered tower cranes, including: - Enhanced leak inspection requirements - Mandatory built-in fire detection systems - Automatic fire-suppression systems.

The fire weakened the rope supporting the crane’s boom, causing it to drop several hundred feet to the street, according to the report.

New York City's Department of Buildings released its report on the crane that collapsed in 2023. According to the report, the crane was lifting around 14,000 pounds of concrete when a hydraulic hose likely loosened or disconnected. The leaking fluid ignited after being sprayed onto a hot engine component, igniting the fire.

A tweet from Notify NYC has confirmed street closures in the area -- 10th Avenue between West 34th Street and West 42nd Street and West 42nd Street between 9th Avenue and 10th Avenue are closed in Manhattan.

EMS also confirms 10 people were injured. Eight people sustained minor injuries, while two other patients were seriously injured.

First responders have begun the process of dismantling the crane.

According to an official update from first responders and Mayor Adams, the crane operator was in the process of lifting 16 tons of concrete when the fire started. The operator is safe after promptly exiting the crane.

Firefighters report that they have a total of nine patients injured from the partial collapse.

Firefighters update that four total people were injured, including one firefighter. So far all injuries are reported to be minor.

Firefighters have now declared a fifth alarm for more help at the scene.

Firefighters report an I-beam supporting the crane has been impacted and they are requesting a structural engineer to the scene.

Firefighters have declared a third alarm to call for more available units to assist.

Firefighters clarify that one firefighter and one construction worker are injured.

The address reported for this incident has changed to 550 10th Ave.

Beware of falling debris.

Citizen user video shows smoke in the area.

Incident reported at 464 W 51st St.

The full 968-page report [can be found here.](https://www.nyc.gov/assets/buildings/pdf/25crane_report.pdf)

The DOB issued several violations to the contractor and crane operator for weak safety measures.

City officials say those measures are now being made mandatory and licensing rules for smaller lifting equipment are being tightened.

Investigators reportedly found the crane model had two similar fires in 2012 and 2016 in Australia, leading the manufacturer to recommend stronger leak inspections and built-in fire detection and suppression systems. Those features were not installed on the crane involved in the 2023 collapse, according to the report.

Following the investigation, the DOB announced new rules for diesel-powered tower cranes, including: - Enhanced leak inspection requirements - Mandatory built-in fire detection systems - Automatic fire-suppression systems.

The fire weakened the rope supporting the crane’s boom, causing it to drop several hundred feet to the street, according to the report.

New York City's Department of Buildings released its report on the crane that collapsed in 2023. According to the report, the crane was lifting around 14,000 pounds of concrete when a hydraulic hose likely loosened or disconnected. The leaking fluid ignited after being sprayed onto a hot engine component, igniting the fire.

A tweet from Notify NYC has confirmed street closures in the area -- 10th Avenue between West 34th Street and West 42nd Street and West 42nd Street between 9th Avenue and 10th Avenue are closed in Manhattan.

EMS also confirms 10 people were injured. Eight people sustained minor injuries, while two other patients were seriously injured.

First responders have begun the process of dismantling the crane.

According to an official update from first responders and Mayor Adams, the crane operator was in the process of lifting 16 tons of concrete when the fire started. The operator is safe after promptly exiting the crane.

Firefighters report that they have a total of nine patients injured from the partial collapse.

Firefighters update that four total people were injured, including one firefighter. So far all injuries are reported to be minor.

Firefighters have now declared a fifth alarm for more help at the scene.

Firefighters report an I-beam supporting the crane has been impacted and they are requesting a structural engineer to the scene.

Firefighters have declared a third alarm to call for more available units to assist.

Firefighters clarify that one firefighter and one construction worker are injured.

The address reported for this incident has changed to 550 10th Ave.

Beware of falling debris.

Citizen user video shows smoke in the area.

Incident reported at 464 W 51st St.

The full 968-page report [can be found here.](https://www.nyc.gov/assets/buildings/pdf/25crane_report.pdf)

The DOB issued several violations to the contractor and crane operator for weak safety measures.

City officials say those measures are now being made mandatory and licensing rules for smaller lifting equipment are being tightened.

Investigators reportedly found the crane model had two similar fires in 2012 and 2016 in Australia, leading the manufacturer to recommend stronger leak inspections and built-in fire detection and suppression systems. Those features were not installed on the crane involved in the 2023 collapse, according to the report.

Following the investigation, the DOB announced new rules for diesel-powered tower cranes, including: - Enhanced leak inspection requirements - Mandatory built-in fire detection systems - Automatic fire-suppression systems.

The fire weakened the rope supporting the crane’s boom, causing it to drop several hundred feet to the street, according to the report.

New York City's Department of Buildings released its report on the crane that collapsed in 2023. According to the report, the crane was lifting around 14,000 pounds of concrete when a hydraulic hose likely loosened or disconnected. The leaking fluid ignited after being sprayed onto a hot engine component, igniting the fire.

A tweet from Notify NYC has confirmed street closures in the area -- 10th Avenue between West 34th Street and West 42nd Street and West 42nd Street between 9th Avenue and 10th Avenue are closed in Manhattan.

EMS also confirms 10 people were injured. Eight people sustained minor injuries, while two other patients were seriously injured.

First responders have begun the process of dismantling the crane.

According to an official update from first responders and Mayor Adams, the crane operator was in the process of lifting 16 tons of concrete when the fire started. The operator is safe after promptly exiting the crane.

Firefighters report that they have a total of nine patients injured from the partial collapse.

Firefighters update that four total people were injured, including one firefighter. So far all injuries are reported to be minor.

Firefighters have now declared a fifth alarm for more help at the scene.

Firefighters report an I-beam supporting the crane has been impacted and they are requesting a structural engineer to the scene.

Firefighters have declared a third alarm to call for more available units to assist.

Firefighters clarify that one firefighter and one construction worker are injured.

The address reported for this incident has changed to 550 10th Ave.

Beware of falling debris.

Citizen user video shows smoke in the area.

Incident reported at 464 W 51st St.

The full 968-page report [can be found here.](https://www.nyc.gov/assets/buildings/pdf/25crane_report.pdf)

The DOB issued several violations to the contractor and crane operator for weak safety measures.

City officials say those measures are now being made mandatory and licensing rules for smaller lifting equipment are being tightened.

Investigators reportedly found the crane model had two similar fires in 2012 and 2016 in Australia, leading the manufacturer to recommend stronger leak inspections and built-in fire detection and suppression systems. Those features were not installed on the crane involved in the 2023 collapse, according to the report.

Following the investigation, the DOB announced new rules for diesel-powered tower cranes, including: - Enhanced leak inspection requirements - Mandatory built-in fire detection systems - Automatic fire-suppression systems.

The fire weakened the rope supporting the crane’s boom, causing it to drop several hundred feet to the street, according to the report.

New York City's Department of Buildings released its report on the crane that collapsed in 2023. According to the report, the crane was lifting around 14,000 pounds of concrete when a hydraulic hose likely loosened or disconnected. The leaking fluid ignited after being sprayed onto a hot engine component, igniting the fire.

A tweet from Notify NYC has confirmed street closures in the area -- 10th Avenue between West 34th Street and West 42nd Street and West 42nd Street between 9th Avenue and 10th Avenue are closed in Manhattan.

EMS also confirms 10 people were injured. Eight people sustained minor injuries, while two other patients were seriously injured.

First responders have begun the process of dismantling the crane.

According to an official update from first responders and Mayor Adams, the crane operator was in the process of lifting 16 tons of concrete when the fire started. The operator is safe after promptly exiting the crane.

Firefighters report that they have a total of nine patients injured from the partial collapse.

Firefighters update that four total people were injured, including one firefighter. So far all injuries are reported to be minor.

Firefighters have now declared a fifth alarm for more help at the scene.

Firefighters report an I-beam supporting the crane has been impacted and they are requesting a structural engineer to the scene.

Firefighters have declared a third alarm to call for more available units to assist.

Firefighters clarify that one firefighter and one construction worker are injured.

The address reported for this incident has changed to 550 10th Ave.

Beware of falling debris.

Citizen user video shows smoke in the area.

Incident reported at 464 W 51st St.