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Piling platform failure
While back screwing an auger, the ground began to fail under the foot of the rig causing it to sink forwards and collapse.
1 January 2012
CROSS Safety Report
Report ID: 271
Region: CROSS-UK
Collapse of a hollow core unit
This refers to the collapse of one modest span precast hollow core concrete unit and the excessive deflection of others on a building which was under construction.
1 October 2012
CROSS Safety Report
Report ID: 258
Region: CROSS-UK
Foundation base plates for tower cranes
On two different contracts it was observed that the foundation base plates for tower cranes had suffered from low compaction of the concrete on which they rest.
1 October 2011
CROSS Safety Report
Report ID: 257
Region: CROSS-UK
Effect of staff change on a design
A reporter illustrates how risk can be generated from staff turnover.
1 October 2012
CROSS Safety Report
Report ID: 277
Region: CROSS-UK
Compatibility at RC column to slab joint - strong column/weak slab
A reporter who was reviewing the structural design of a commercial building raises concerns over the compatibility at column/slab joints when different grades of concrete are used.
1 April 2012
CROSS Safety Report
Report ID: 296
Region: CROSS-UK
Safety issues with composite metal deck floors
A contractor had a near miss when pouring a concrete slab with permanent formwork.
1 January 2012
CROSS Safety Report
Report ID: 288
Region: CROSS-UK
Lifting bolt failure
A major contractor reported an incident that had occurred in which a threaded eyebolt failed during an operation to lift a section of stonework into place.
1 July 2008
CROSS Safety Report
Report ID: 110
Region: CROSS-UK
Inadequate foundation reinforcement
Subcontractors carrying out the ground works for a multi-storey development failed to provide sufficient continuity reinforcement in the ground beams.
1 October 2008
CROSS Safety Report
Report ID: 112
Region: CROSS-UK
Progressive collapse of mill building
Nearby families were evacuated after part of a four-storey former mill building collapsed adjacent to their homes.
1 October 2008
CROSS Safety Report
Report ID: 121
Region: CROSS-UK
Shop/domestic building collapse
A two storey corner (end of terrace) property fronting a very busy, narrow major route collapsed during the construction of a new basement.
1 January 2009
CROSS Safety Report
Report ID: 123
Region: CROSS-UK