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New York City Crane Contractor Loses License


Posted on Sep 12, 2011

In March 2008, a crane collapsed in New York City and killed seven people and injured approximately two dozen more. The contractor, William Rapetti, was acquitted of all criminal charges related to the fatal construction accident. However, Mr. Rapetti did face other consequences for this accident.

In December 2010, an administrative law judge found that Mr. Rapetti violated both the law and professional standards by failing to properly support the crane. Specifically, it was found that Mr. Rapetti used a damaged sling to support part of the crane, used fewer slings than were required, and failed to use pads to soften the edges that were the slings were tied.

In response to the December 2010 administrative law judge decision, the New York City Department of Buildings revoked Mr. Rapetti's license. In July 2011, Commissioner Robert LiMandri said that Mr. Rapetti's license was revoked because he took safety shortcuts that led to serious consequences.

An attorney for Mr. Rapetti claims that the license revocation was expected. Mr. Rapetti's attorney claims that Mr. Rapetti will still be able to work on cranes in the City as long as he is not in a supervisory role.

We express our condolences to the families and loved ones of those killed in this New York City crane accident, and we hope that those who were injured have made successful recoveries.

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