15.08.2011
Crane runs away in UK
A crane operator died today after his 500 tonne crane ran away on a steep incline at the Scout Moor wind farm at Edenfield quarry, Rossendale, north of Bury in the UK.
Reports from the scene confirm that the crane is a 500 tonne All Terrain owned by UK rental company Baldwins. They say that the crane appeared to gather speed as it descended the hill from a turbine location and ran off the road into an earth bank.
The Health & Safety Executive has sent two inspectors to site and is investigating. The operator was declared dead at the scene.
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The scene this afternoon
The Scout Moor wind farm is said to be the largest onshore wind farm in the UK.
I didn't know the driver, but i think i can speak for everyone else by saying rest in peace my friend. Im sure you contribution as an operator in this dangerous industry was nothing but truly professional, Skilled and selfless. You have left a big hole in the hearts of all operators. Time for reflection.
I ask all operators & supervisors, and Managers to exercise vigilance, caution when driving cranes, and operating cranes. Keep on top of your F91. Report all defects. But i don't need to tell you this. Thank you. Lets Get To Work!!
alan stowell
Always will be remembered, rest in peace
Lindsay
Alan stowell
I was saddened to hear of your loss, and I realize many people have lost a blessing from God.
From a work colleague at warrington.
Dear Editor
I understand your decision to cut my comments, I would like John Spillings offensive remarks also cut.
Thanks
Chris
Just a few words for the so called friend of Lindsey, John Spillings should show a bit more respect regarding his comments about other people who are angry and upset by this very sad loss.
[[Sentence cut due to the fact that the comment ignored editors request to drop the abuse and finger pointing]]
Lindsey's name will live on for ever.
chris
lindsay ,had a good few laughs over the years , thoughts to your family ,rest in peace pal dave trinder
R I P Lindsey,Had the pleasure of erecting many a Tower Crane with you at the sticks over many years.Thoughts to your family and rest in peace mate.
The dunc
Lindsey will be sadly missed by the crane industry and all his friends that worked within it. not only the crane industry but the great friends he made all over the UK Wales and the pembrokeshire coast RIP my mate and let truth prevail. duncan kemp ballast driver ainscough
Tim White
Yet another great loss in the construction industry. I worked with Lindsey for many years at crane services along with many other good workmates. Lindsey was always good for a laugh, his sense of humour was second to none.
My thoughts and deepest sympathy are with this partner Carol and all the rest of his family.
Lindsey mate . .. rest in peace!
Tim
As brother in law to carol murrell, Lindseys partner for the last 15 months.
I firstly would like to thank everyone for their kind words and support they have given at this time of need.
But I also feel the record needs setting straight
Lindsey did make a phone call 4 minutes prior to the accident stating the vechile was having problems, that was the last time anyone ever spoke to him .
Our heart felt feelings go to carol and family
RIP Lindsey you will be missed
vertikal editor
Enough!
Please lets have some respect here for the tragic passing of a much respected man rather than bickering... there will always be plenty of time for that.
None of us knows what happened in those last few minutes of this mans life, it could have been anything from brakes to a heart attack.. let's just hope that the Health & Safety Executive or the police inform the poor mans family soon so at least they know for certain.
If it is anything related to the crane then hopefully the information will be made available to others so that lessons might be learnt.
Thank you for your understanding
Editor
John
Please look at my comments on the later page regarding my good friend Lindsay, As i have said i am talking to Lindsays family on a daily basis, and assisting in every way i can personally. As for Dave the crane and his little band of followers can you please stop all the unnecessary banter. The family are grieving i know.I know there is freedom of speech but his true friends have not mentioned anything such as you have repeatedly done.Stop now and lets put the man to rest then do your worst. so in the mean time S T F up
John Spillngs
alan blackburn
to dave the crane iff you read the last article on the baldwins crane you would know that there was nothing wrong whith the brakes as you are trying to point to the court cleared the driver and the crane please think before you speak
I would like to say that some who stick their comments on here sticking up for people who blatantly have no regards for any one's safety other than the money they can make by cutting corners, and well said dave the crane, I back you 100% mate.
I would like to say that Lindsey was a great man and when ever I needed some advice or someone to talk to it was never to much trouble for him, I will miss you loads brov, RIP, god bless his family and all those that knew him.
Good bye power ranger, never did get round to the ride to whitby. Sad sad loss, My thoghts and sympathy are wiyh is famaly.
My deepest sympathy go out to Lindsays family. He will be missed by every one who ever met him, rest in peace big man...
Tmayes
Our thoughts are with the family so sad to lose a fellow driver R.I.P Lindsay.
Dave the crane i dont know what the other guys problems are your comments were not thoughtless or tactless just an observation and i hope for everybody sake the findings of the accident are published very soon to stop any more traggic accidents..
A top bloke and friend, my thoughts are with his family.
davethecrane davethecrane
Once again, my sincere condolencies to the operator's family. In reply to the petty and inaccurate post by Mr. Whitley, my comments were neither thoughtless, nor were they tactless. 1). I expressed my sorrow for the death of the operator. 2). I stated a fact that the last article I read on Vertikal.net regarding a Baldwin's crane concerned brake failure and a death. 3). I asked whether or not this was a coincidence. I have no wish to speak to anyone, at any Leeds depot, about anything, thank you very much Sir. To Mr. Wortley, the coincidences in the 2 tragic accidents are blatantly obvious, I am afraid, to anyone but a fool. 1). Accident resulting in a tragic death. 2). Baldwins crane involved. 3). Travelling down a steep incline. Once again, my heart goes out to the operator's family.
Joe Lawrence
RIP Lindsay. I didnt know you all that well but my old man used to work with you back in the day and I know all who knew you have nothing but good words to say. My thoughts are with you and your family.
My deepest sympathy goes to Lindsays family.I remember Lindsay from Crane Services when I worked for Grove UK.He will be a huge loss,rest in peace Lindsay.
David Brown (Mammoet Canada)
RIP Lindsay you will be missed my old mate, a great loss to your family friends and workmates a great bloke and true gent ,my thoughts are with your family Tom Erskine
RIP Lindsay
worked with you on many jobs, you will be sadly missed, we had some great times, thoughts are with your family
Big Red - Steve Liddle
David Slack
This is a sad day for Lindsey's family, all his work collegues and friends. My heartfelt condolances go out to Lindsey's partner and his Family. Lindsey worked for us at Crane Services for many years and was a very loyal and personable employee. He will be sadly missed by all who knew him.
Hi, my name is Carol and I am Lindsay Easton's partner, and while most of you knew Lindsay personally I did not have the chance to meet any of you, but I just had to comment myself and say Thankyou to every one who has sent there best wishes and regards they are all greatly appreciated.
Thank you again
caz
R.I.P LINDSAY.A massive loss to the crane industry
great lad who would put many an operator to shame but I must agree with dave ian that crane was a bag of crap our thoughts should be with his familly and also denis grifiths his second man who was there at the time.
STAND UP AND BE COUNTED MR BALDWIN
i am very sad to learn of this terrable accident my thoughts are with lindsays family at this time. I erected and dismantled many tower cranes with lindsay in the uk top bloke ,top operator very very sadly missed...
jeff, wolffkran UAE
My heart and soul go to you Lyndsey and your family, we had many challenging times at work. God Bless.Never be forgotten.Rich.
allan you can contact karen crown at baldwins warrington as she is organising a collection
RIP LINDSAY,my thoughts are with you , blandy, ainscough yard morley
RIP drive, all my thoughts with his family. Can anyone advise if there will be a collection taking place for his family.
RIP mate you well be missed from southampton boys
People should be allowed to make a comment without the fear of losing there job, Davethecrane
is right.
I wish to express my sorrow and my thoughts are with drivers family at this terrible time.(from a work colleague).
dave the crane please speak with Roy Walker at Leeds Depot to discuss your thoughtless and tactless comments.
RIP Lindsay
Yes rip the operator ,dear friend you will be sadly missed.
Ps dave the crane please be careful with your comments as there are no confirmed reports that the brakes have failed so theres probably no coindence between this accident and the last one.
davethecrane davethecrane
RIP the driver. The last article I read on here about a Baldwin's crane concerned brake failure and a death. Coincidence???